I'm almost embarrassed to call this a recipe, it's so simple! I was inspired by Gimme Some Oven but I didn't have any puff pastry on hand, so I made the "junior" version of these Easy Nutella Pastries instead. A light, buttery crust and that smooth hazelnut spread join together … [Read more...]
Frosted Sugar Cookies
Every week when I go grocery shopping, my self-control is tested. Many times. But the biggest temptation to walk past is the bakery display of those soft frosted sugar cookies. You know the ones I mean? I just love the chewy cookie with all that decadent frosting on … [Read more...]
S’mores Cookies: Vol. 2, Day 52
This week in our homeschool co-op we studied the state of Pennsylvania. Did you know that the Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest zoo in America? Or that the longest stone arch bridge in the world is in PA? I learned a lot about the rich history of the state while preparing … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Lasagna: Vol. 2, Day 47
For me, Valentine's Day brings to mind long-stemmed red roses and chocolate. LOTS of chocolate. One year, my husband ordered these amazing chocolate covered strawberries for me. They were HUGE and oh-so-good! I wanted to recreate those flavors with a special dessert for our … [Read more...]
Old-fashioned Banana Pudding
I don't know if this recipe for banana pudding is really "old-fashioned," but it is the same recipe my husband grew up with, and he's sorta old, so.... ;) I made this for our New Year's Eve party and the bowl was scraped clean when we left after midnight. This is a … [Read more...]
The Top Ten Posts of 2013
My year in review isn't exactly a year in review, since I've only owned my own domain since March. I moved from Blogger to WP in March of this year, and it was definitely the right thing to do. Before that, I was just blogging for the fun and experience, and to keep up with all … [Read more...]
Turtle Pumpkin Pie
My poor husband. He just wants a plain old piece of pumpkin pie. Unfortunately for him, I'm not really a fan of pumpkin pie, unless it's buried in whipped cream. As a matter of fact, I have a roundup of One Dozen Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie that I put together in time for … [Read more...]
Eggnog Cookies: Vol. 2, Day 42
Eggnog is the "pumpkin" of December. You know what I mean? It makes its way into recipes and all over Pinterest during the month of December, just like pumpkin does from the turning of the first leaves in Autumn. But there's a reason it's so popular: IT'S YUMMY. I don't like … [Read more...]
One Dozen Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie
I have a confession to make. I don't really like pumpkin pie. *GASP* I know, it's not very American of me, but I'm just not really a fan. I'll eat a slice that's been buried in whipped cream for Thanksgiving, but that's pretty much just for tradition's sake. Honestly, I'm … [Read more...]
Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark: Vol. 2, Day 29
I pinned this delicious looking snack months ago, and I finally had a chance to try it! Wowzers! I love a good candy bark, and this one is the easiest yet! It comes together in ten minutes and the ingredients are all items you most likely have in your pantry already. … [Read more...]
Earthquake Cake-Church Cookbook Series
Welcome, Princess Pinky Girl readers! Be prepared for this Earthquake Cake to become your new favorite cake and frosting EVER. Scroll all the way down to see my FB live video where I show you just how to put it all together and see photos submitted by readers who made their own … [Read more...]
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Pops-Guest Post
Hi 365-ish days of Pinterest readers! My name is Emily and I blog over at Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt. I blog about recipes (lots of pasta), DIY crafts, home decor and improvement projects and share Wedding Tips and Tricks every Thursday. I am so excited to be guest posting today … [Read more...]