Vanilla Bean Bourbon Nectarine Bundt Cake (with vanilla bean caramel drizzle)
Posted on August 11, 2014
The summer’s best nectarines are cooked with vanilla bean and bourbon then folded into a delicious cake batter. Of course the vanilla bean caramel sauce doesn’t hurt! Summer's stone fruits are really peaking where we are. I've had some super delicious peaches and nectarines in the last few weeks... I just can't get enough of…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 8/9/14
Posted on August 9, 2014
First of all, I have to stop and say Happy Blog Birthday to me! Apparently I published my first post FOUR years ago today (I’d link to it but after a couple of site moves it’s disappeared…). I started the blog when I was a little lost with direction and needed something outside of work…
Ginger and Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches
Posted on August 7, 2014
Chewy ginger cookies sandwiched with homemade creamy lemon ice cream make amazing ice cream sandwiches! I sure hope you listened to me on Monday and got your lemon ice cream ready! If so, time to whip up these chewy ginger cookies and prepare for ice cream sandwich heaven. If not, get to the ice cream…
Creamy and Refreshing Lemon Ice Cream (No Churn)
Posted on August 4, 2014
Another ice cream recipe that doesn’t require an ice cream maker! This Lemon Ice Cream is super creamy and quite refreshing, a wonderful summer treat! Sometimes when I enjoy a lemon dessert, I feel like a traitor to my former self. I was so sworn against lemon anything forever and now I feel like such…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 8/2/14
Posted on August 2, 2014
So, TV. Thanks to the exhaustion I mentioned, I’ve probably been watching a bit more than my fair share lately. It doesn’t help that I’m in the middle of reading a super boring book (please give me a suck-you-right-in recommendation!), but most evenings have turned into a few hours of relaxing with Matt and watching…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
Posted on July 31, 2014
Perfect fluffy vanilla cupcakes stuffed with a homemade blackberry jam filling and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. These peanut butter and jelly cupcakes would be perfect for a summer potluck! Lately it feels like the productive hours in my day are decreasing on a regular basis. I'm not knocked out tired like I was…
No Bake Blueberry Pie
Posted on July 28, 2014
No need to turn on the oven for this pie! The no-bake pie includes a thick graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese layer and homemade blueberry pie filling. I don’t really think of myself as a pie person. My sister? She loves pie. My dad, too. I like pies a lot, but don’t get all…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/26/14
Posted on July 26, 2014
Happy, happy weekend! Despite the fact that the baby now likes to push on my bladder in a way that brings on an indescribable amount of discomfort (especially when I try to go for a walk), I am in a very good mood. Besides, considering how lucky I’ve been throughout my pregnancy, a little bladder…
No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream with Salty Candied Peanuts
Posted on July 24, 2014
Creamy chocolate ice cream filled with crunchy sweet and salty candied peanuts. No ice cream maker needed! I was hesitant to make an ice cream that Matt wouldn’t like (ahem, peanut hater), but ultimately I couldn’t resist. Besides, he’d choose a vanilla base any day while I am a sucker for chocolate. Especially when that…
(Fresh) Blueberry White Chocolate Brown Butter Cookies
Posted on July 21, 2014
Chewy brown butter cookies with the perfect crispy edge are filled with fresh blueberries and white chocolate chips. When Matt told me we were going to a barbecue with his co-workers, I knew I had to bring my baking A-game. They've actually all been eating my desserts for years, but I didn't want to let…
