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Cake/ Desserts

Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes. Does making “from scratch” cheesecake scare you??  It should’t!  At least not with this simple recipe I have for you today.  Plus, I am making these mini cheesecakes in a cupcake tin…no springform pans or water bath needed.  And if you don’t like caramel apple?  I have options for that too.  Continue Reading…

Projects, Crafts and Party Planning

Wine Cork Monogram Project

You guys know I love my craft projects as much as baking in the kitchen…so I can’t help but share some of the latest craft projects I have been working on, with you.  So we are taking a break from the sweets, so I can bring you a different kind of treat!  But don’t worry….I will be back tomorrow with an awesome recipe that I am SUPER excited to share with you!!!  This wine cork monogram project is super easy, cheap to make and makes an awesome personal gift to give someone (or just make one for yourself!).  Go get your glue gun warmed up and lets get crafty! Continue Reading…

Muffins & Pastries

Baked Coconut Donuts Frosted with Nutella

Do you like coconut and donuts?!  Oh my, then I have an amazing baked donut recipe for you!  Super easy to make, one bowl and if you don’t like coconut, then I even made it easy to swap it out to a flavor that you do like!  I’m just trying to make everyone happy with this recipe!  And really this is the perfect baked donut recipe.  And it’s healthy-ish…well healthier than a fried donut! Continue Reading…

Projects, Crafts and Party Planning

Sixty Years of Memories Scrapbook Project

I interrupt my normal blog posting of desserts and all things yummy, to share with you this creative gift idea and how to make it!  I never thought of myself as “crafty” until several years ago.  However, it is something I still struggle with and I definitely have to be in a “creative mood” to do anything crafty.  So maybe you aren’t crafty, but are looking for a unique present for someone to celebrate a special occasion??  A milestone birthday, a golden anniversary, a retirement and more…this idea is perfect for any of those and so easy to make…read on to find out! Continue Reading…

Desserts/ Pie

Cannoli Cream Pie with Cannoli Chip Crust

Today?  A Cannoli Cream Pie….California style.  Because I am a California girl.  And while that is great for MANY reasons, one thing that we are lacking in over here on the left coast, are cannoli’s.  Truth.  I have not actually ever had a cannoli before, so if any of my California readers have a place they know of that sells authentic cannolis, then please leave me a comment!  Luckily for me, my sister is traveling to Boston for work in March, and I get to tag along.  I am super excited!!  But in the mean time, I have made a Cannoli Cream Pie with an Original Cannoli Chips Crust to help satisfy those cannoli cravings!  If you like cheesecake, then read on, because I think you need to replace your next cheesecake with this Cannoli Cream Pie recipe! Continue Reading…

Bars, Blondies & Brownies/ Desserts

S’mores Bars

A yummy, ooooooey, gooooooey S’mores Bar.  I know it’s February and maybe not technically “S’mores Season” but to me, a S’more is always a good idea.  Today I bring you a S’mores Bar that is a cookie base, with added marshmallows and chocolate, and then topped with a crushed graham cracker topping, more marshmallows and more chocolate chips!  Are ya in?! Continue Reading…

Bars, Blondies & Brownies/ Desserts

Everything Blondie Bars

Everything Blondie Bars…like an everything bagel, except it’s all sweet!  Do you have partial bags of chocolate chips, nuts, marshmallows or a few remaining cookies in the package??  If you do, then I have the perfect blondie cookie base for you to add anything to, which will create a dessert that’s sure to impress.  And it’s easy peasy! Continue Reading…