Is there anything more Christmassy than gingerbread? I feel as though it’s the quintessential Christmas flavor! Now take gingerbread, and turn it into a cake! That my friends is what we are talking about today! Gingerbread Cake with spiced cream cheese frosting! It’s basically, Christmas as a cake! Whaaaat!? I’m not gonna lie though, I …
Last week, I found myself with a little more time on my hands than I normally do in the evenings (most evenings are spent editing photos, recording recipes, responding to emails, writing blog posts, basically they’re usually spent do my computer work for this blog,) buuut last week, I finished my computer work early, and …
If you’ve known me long enough, or even for just a couple of hours, you know I looove coffee, I really don’t function well without it! There was once a time though, when I thought I could cut coffee out for lent… (my friends are probably reading this right now and dying laughing) I lasted …
We are now officially, in full Christmas mode at my house! The day after Thanksgiving, my family spent the day putting our Christmas lights up on our house. Every year it’s a race to see if we can improve on last year’s time. This is a serious deal guys, my dad even drew out a …
Is there a cap on the number of times I’m allowed to say “I love this dessert so much!”? Because I LOVE THIS CHOCOLATE TART so much! It’s simple, sophisticated, and delicious! Silky, smooth chocolate meets a crumbly chocolate crust, a match made in heaven. What sets this dark chocolate tart apart from others, is …
There’s something wonderful about developing a recipe — to be able to transform an idea that’s merely a thought in your head, into a tangible product, something you can touch, taste, and hold. It’s magical! Mind you, sometimes, the recipe doesn’t work on the first try, or the second try, or the third try. Sometimes …
I am always astounded by the beautiful apple galettes I see on Pinterest and Instagram. They’re always so lovely. And I really, truly, deeply wish that I had the time and patience to make the pastry dough to accompany one… but if we are being 100% honest, and I believe in being honest and transparent, …
Aw Fall! When the air turns crisp, the leaves begin to shed their shades of summer green, exchanging them for vibrant hues of orange and red. I don’t know what it is about fall, but when it comes around my heart does a happy dance. Maybe it’s because I feel invited to slow down. Like …
