What to Bake for a Holiday Brunch
Posted on December 11, 2014
Looking for a sweet treat to make your holiday brunch extra festive? These baked goods are the perfect make-ahead menu additions to a delicious morning meal. Every year I get together with three of my best friends for a Christmas Eve brunch. Granted, last year’s brunch took place in March, but that’s besides the point.…
Double Dip Mints (aka Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Patties)
Posted on December 8, 2014
This recipe for Double Dip Mints was inspired by one of my favorite candy stores. Homemade milk chocolate dipped peppermint patties are even better than the original candy you are used to! In all of my summers of going down the shore, there are definitely mixed memories of people and events that seem to be…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12/7/14
Posted on December 7, 2014
Thank you so much for the great response to the first New Mom Real Talk post this week. Again, if you have any topics you are interested in reading about, please let me know. And if you haven’t checked back, there are some great comments on the post as well. Has anyone started going to…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 1
Posted on December 4, 2014
If I had any doubts about sharing this post on my challenges with breastfeeding, the comments, emails and messages I received after assured me otherwise. And actually, after taking in the response and chatting with a few other new moms, I’ve decided to add a “New Mom Real Talk” blog series. I have a few…
Thick and Fudgy Peppermint Mocha Brownies
Posted on December 1, 2014
Super rich and fudgy brownies infused with the infamous peppermint mocha holiday flavor. Sometimes you just need a great brownie. These peppermint mocha brownies are the perfect holiday brownie for this season’s festivities. Thick, fudgy, rich and decadent… the peppermint mocha combination is a holiday favorite around here and it is hard to beat in…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11/30/14
Posted on November 30, 2014
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone and now the holiday season can officially start. I’ve always loved this time of year, though, for the last two years, I missed out on some of the seasonal festivities. While a small part of me will miss the business this time around, I’m excited…
A Very Thankful Thanksgiving
Posted on November 27, 2014
I think it’s pretty obvious what I’m thankful for this year. My sweet little love bug makes me so incredibly happy and every day I wonder how I got SO LUCKY to have such a sweet, adorable and healthy baby. Every day I give L about a million kisses but it never feels like enough!…
Cranberry Apple Shortbread Bars
Posted on November 24, 2014
An easy last minute dessert recipe for Thanksgiving. These cranberry apple shortbread bars are a delicious holiday treat. I love any excuse to use this shortbread recipe. It’s seriously buttery, slightly chewy and lightly crispy on the outside. Plus, the basic flavor lends itself to almost any type of filling. I’ve done Meyer Lemon Shorbread…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11/23/14
Posted on November 23, 2014
Well, it’s been a week. I originally planned to do a full one-month recap on L, but instead I want to share a little of what’s going on in mommy world (with some updates on L as well). So L turned one month old last Sunday and every day of that month (plus the seven…
Chewy Milk Chocolate Ginger Cookies
Posted on November 20, 2014
Chewy ginger-flavored brown sugar cookies filled with milk chocolate chunks. This is a great holiday cookie! I have a bit of a weakness for ginger cookies. My dad loves gingersnaps, but unless they are super crunchy (ahem, teeth-breakingly so), he will probably tell you they are underbaked. I, on the other hand, like crunchy, chewy,…
