Valentine's Day has always, always been another excuse to make desserts and spread some love around work, the kids' schools, the neighborhood, and, of course, at home. I know it's one of those holidays that you either love or you don't... I get it. Single, married, happily involved, or just loving your crazy cat lady life, I … Continue reading Raspberry Dark Chocolate Coconut Clusters- GF, DF, Paleo, Vegan
In case you haven't noticed yet, I am pretty much always looking for an excuse to get in the kitchen and bake. So when one of my absolute favorite food bloggers offers up a gluten-free recipe, you better believe that I took that as a personal invitation to get my ass in the kitchen and … Continue reading Strawberry Apple Crumble Bars – GF
You guys, I don't watch a lot of TV. I don't have the time, and, by and large, most of what is on anymore is just junk. Stop watching everyone else live their lives on reality TV and YouTube and get your ass out the door and go live yours. However... there is one show … Continue reading Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Banana Bread Bars – GF, DF
Every once in awhile, amazing opportunities fall upon us completely and totally unexpectedly. Every once in awhile, others see potential and talent in you that you fail to see in yourself. Every once in awhile, if you open your mind and take a big step out of your comfort zone, wonderful things will happen. A … Continue reading Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits… & a Cooking Class – GF
I know a lot of people turn their nose up at No-Bake Cookies, listing how they're simple and not a product of "real baking," but not this girl. This girl loves any snack or dessert that involves chocolate, peanut butter, and shredded coconut coming together to form a delicious balance of sweet and salty perfection … Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies – GF & DF
You guys, the pictures just can't all be winners... I just feel like I have to lead this post with that advisory statement. Because I feel it is *really* important you know that these pictures DO NOT do this Double Chocolate Banana Cake any justice. Okay, now that that is out of the way, let's … Continue reading Double Chocolate Banana Cake
I hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. I have been a little MIA myself over the past couple weeks doing the same (eating too much and drinking a tad more wine than is probably recommended...ha!), but I am back in the game and ready to share some seriously … Continue reading Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is to bake, decorate, and (of course) eat sugar cookies with the family. It is simply not Christmas without decorated sugar cookies. As far back as I can remember, we have always done this each and every year, and it the one thing the kids truly enjoy making during … Continue reading Frosted Almond Sugar Cookies
For as long as I can remember, molasses cookies have been a delicious part of our family's holiday traditions. My sweet, sweet Grams made an incredibly soft, perfectly spiced cookie with a simple powdered sugar glaze. In my adult life, I only successfully made her recipe twice. She was one of those amazingly talented old … Continue reading Spiced Molasses Cookies- Paleo
It's the most wonderful time of the year... cue the classic Andy Williams song and cozy up with a warm peppermint mocha. Thanksgiving is officially over and I'm brimming full of Christmas cheer. My mind is working overtime trying to plan all things Christmas. Gifts to buy, holiday parties to attend, treats to make for … Continue reading Cranberry Dark Chocolate Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
