The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2016
Posted on December 27, 2016
It seems everyone has some mixed feelings about 2016. The year definitely had its challenges but I’m now choosing to look back on all the good. I’ve recently been reminded how lucky I am to have such a wonderful and supportive family. L brings me constant joy (and headache as only a two-year old can),…
Six Peppermint Chocolate Desserts You Need To Try
Posted on November 28, 2016
Six peppermint and chocolate dessert recipes to kick off the holiday season. Peppermint Mocha are my favorite holiday season guilty pleasure and it’s no surprise that I’ve translated a variation of that drink flavor into a few different desserts. The holiday season is upon us so it’s time to get baking! Double Dip Mints Peppermint…
Keep It Sweet Thanksgiving Favorites
Posted on November 14, 2016
This is such a weird holiday year for me. There has been so much going on and now Thanksgiving is somehow approaching. We don’t have an operating kitchen yet, but that doesn’t stop me from thinking about all of my favorite holiday foods. Here’s what I’m dreaming about baking right now: Big Crumb Cranberry Coffee…
The Thirty Best Dessert Dips To Make for The Super Bowl
Posted on January 29, 2016
The Super Bowl is infamous for being the snacking holiday of the year. Chips and dips are synonymous for watching football games and I just don’t understand why cookies and sweet dips don’t get the same attention. Well, it’s time to change that. Here are the 30 best dessert dips that you should make for…
Over 30 Gluten-Free Desserts Without Any Weird Ingredients
Posted on January 8, 2016
Over 30 delicious gluten-free desserts made with ingredients that are already in your kitchen! You probably have at least one friend who avoids eating gluten. And with new year’s resolutions underway, they might be even more common. When you don’t bake gluten-free recipes often, it can be intimidating to try to make one. Many recipes…
The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2015
Posted on December 29, 2015
2015 was a big year for me. It started out slow on the blog as I was consumed with a newborn baby. But as L grew, I became more comfortable as a mom and found my blogging groove again. It felt good to put hard work into something I was passionate about and as I…
Five Champagne Desserts for New Year’s Eve
Posted on December 25, 2015
The top five desserts made with champagne to make your holiday celebration extra festive! Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean the holiday baking is! Whip up one of these special treats for your New Year’s Eve celebration to make it extra special. Another excuse for some bubbly? Don’t mind if I do! Pink Champagne…
5 Desserts You Should Probably Make for Memorial Day Weekend
Posted on May 18, 2015
Five desserts full of berries and bright colors for your unofficial summer kick-off! We got back from the best vacation yesterday and I can’t wait to share some pictures of all the fun we had. Going away has always been a treat, but it was so much more fun with L! Even though it is…
The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2014
Posted on December 24, 2014
Every December, I like to see what blog posts you enjoyed the most and compare them to my favorites. There are usually a few surprises but definitely some that I agree with. Scroll down to see the most popular recipe posts of 2014 and take a look at which I loved the most. The ten…
The Best Mother’s Day Desserts
Posted on May 5, 2014
Over 15 of the best desserts to make for Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is just 6 days away, and of course you should all send some of these treats to your mom… but if you are looking to bake something sweet, I have my favorite recipes for the special day here for you! Cookies Cookie…
9 Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Posted on March 10, 2014
9 sweet treats that are perfect for St. Paddy’s Day! Craving something green or baked with beer? We have got you covered! Keep It Sweet Desserts’ Peppermint Patty Stuffed Triple Chocolate Cookies (order this month) St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches (no-bake) Double Chocolate Mint Krispie Treats (no-bake) Fudgy Double Crème de Menthe Brownies…
The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2013
Posted on December 30, 2013
Around this time every year, I like to see what blog posts you enjoyed the most and compare them to my favorites. There are always a few surprises but definitely some that I agree with (I’m glad you like cookies as much as I do!). Scroll down to see the most popular posts of 2013…
Valentine’s Day for Chocolate Lovers
Posted on February 9, 2013
Well, Valentine’s Day is just a few days from now and what says I love you better than chocolate? I have plenty of recipe inspiration for you, but if your sweetheart is too far to bake for, there is still time to order a chocolate sweet from Keep It Sweet Desserts! Chocolate Sweets for Valentine’s…
The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2012
Posted on December 23, 2012
This weekend has been amazing. It started with a late afternoon pedicure Friday (with one of my favorites), and after finishing up some computer work, went into full-force relaxation with Matt. Wine, movies, TV and healthified nachos for dinner were all included. Today we are heading to see my family for a quick visit before…
Desserts You Need This Fall
Posted on October 28, 2012
Well, with everyone hunkering down for the next couple of days to hopefully stay safe from the storm, I’ll officially start to make my way through the piles of recipes and cookbooks in my apartment to come up with a Thanksgiving menu. Ok, who are we kidding, I need to decide on desserts! While I…
For the Love of Chocolate
Posted on January 10, 2012
We are ten days into the new year and I'm feeling a little all over the place. On a regular basis I flip back and forth between being extremely excited about things that are happening and completely overwhelmed by all that I have to do. There are some very big plans that are in the…
The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2011
Posted on December 29, 2011
I can barely believe that 2011 is coming to an end. It was one of those years where January feels like it was a lifetime ago, but in the blink of an eye, my vacation is coming to an end and I’m not quite sure I’ve accomplished everything I needed to. But alas, I think…
22 Easy Dessert Recipes that Make You Seem Like a Pro
Posted on December 13, 2011
I recently ran into a friend of mine that said she loved my blog but that she could never make any of the desserts I put together because 1) they are hard/time consuming and 2) she doesn’t have any of the “random” ingredients on hand. As someone who works full time and bakes and blogs…
Cheesecake Party!
Posted on November 29, 2011
I am a big fan of cheesecake, although not quite as much as my husband. In fact, the first time we celebrated his birthday together, I cooked dinner and made a special trip to the Cheesecake Factory for a slice of their Oreo Cheesecake to surprise him. It wasn’t long after that, though, when I…
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe List
Posted on November 3, 2011
What a week this has been! We moved yesterday and although we made good progress, my bedroom is stacked with boxes of clothes and no where to put them yet. Luckily we prioritized and the kitchen is ready to go. Both of us are loving our new place and with twice the amount of space…
Gooey Chocolate Dessert Party
Posted on October 25, 2011
When it comes to desserts, I’ll flirt with vanilla, have a love affair with caramel and indulge myself in warm fruit crisps. But in the end, it always comes back to chocolate. This party is for all of my chocolate loving friends who can’t resist those desserts that are just oozing with rich, chocolaty deliciousness. …
Pumpkin Party
Posted on September 29, 2011
It’s time for the next blog party! What could be better than celebrating the beginning of fall with pumpkin recipes from around the blogosphere? Pumpkin & Sausage Baked Pasta from I Was Born to Cook Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Spice Lattes from The Yummy Life Pumpkin Spice Pancakes from Julie’s Eats & Treats Pumpkin Pancakes from…
