Dessert

Let’s Get Real Alright, friends, gather ‘round because I’ve got something delightfully chaotic for you today, and honestly, it’s been the talk of my kitchen (like when my cat decides to sit on the mixing bowl while I’m attempting to bake). I present to you: Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark! If you’re picturing a delightful little Christmas treat, think again; this isn’t the Hallmark movie version. This is the melting, gooey, messy, delicious experience that embraces all that is klutzy in the world of holiday sweets. The truth is, I was never a huge fan of winter. I mean, who wants … Read more

Let’s Get Real Ah, tiramisu — the dessert that brings a tear to my eye and a smile to my stomach. I remember the last time I tried to make an actual tiramisu. The layers were all out of whack, my ladyfingers turned into mush, and let’s not even talk about the coffee – I mistakenly thought “strong” meant I should just pour an entire pot in. Spoiler alert: It didn’t go well, and I was left with a sweet, soggy disaster that tasted more like regret than dessert. But that was before I discovered the magic of Tiramisu Truffles! … Read more

Let’s Get Real Okay, folks, I’m coming in hot with a confession: I was not always a chocolate chip cookie devotee. In fact, as a kid, I found them to be a bit pedestrian. Give me cake, give me brownies, give me anything that conjured thoughts of unicorns and magical lands where calories didn’t exist and chocolate flowed like water. But cookies? They just felt like the snack of last resort when everything else was depleted – like that one sad lone sock lost amidst a heap of laundry. You know the one. But enter the game-changer: the Chocolate Hazelnut … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, let’s talk about the weather for a hot second. I mean, is it just me, or has every single day turned into a weird blend of winter and summer, like a milkshake made from both seasons that got a little too chunky? It’s that time of year when everyone is asking, “Is it warm enough for a sundae?” and “Is it cold enough for hot chocolate?” I’m just standing in my kitchen, rocking the ultimate blend of comfy sweats and flip-flops, contemplating the world while thinking about my latest obsession: Creamy Apple Crumble Cheesecake. Yeah, you … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, let me set the scene for you. It’s one of those gloomy days. You know the ones—gray clouds hover like a bad mood, and nothing seems inviting outside. I’m curled up on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, with a mug of something hot in my hands, contemplating my life choices. I mean, how unexciting could it get? This weather is just screaming for a bit of cozy magic in my life. Enter the hero of this story—Sweet & Cozy Apple Syrup. Now, I’m not gonna lie—the first time I encountered apple syrup was during a … Read more

Let’s get real. It’s a Wednesday, the clouds are glaring down like judgmental parents, and I’m sitting here, staring at a piece of my favorite Spice Cake. Yes, you heard it right! I went from rolling my eyes at my Aunt Edna’s notorious spice cake (seriously, as a kid, I thought the spices made it taste like old people) to baking it almost religiously now that I’m officially an adult (at least that’s what my ID says). There’s something about spices mixed with the sweetness of cake that just warms my soul. Also, let’s be honest — when life hands … Read more

Let’s Get Real If you’re anything like me, a rainy day means hibernation with a blanket, a good show, and some serious snack time. Well, let me tell you about my little obsession: Sweet Potato Hand Pies. I know, I know – hand pies might sound like something only hipsters or food bloggers would rave about, but seriously, these flaky little gems are life. Sweet potatoes? In dessert? Yes, my friends, a million times yes! As a kid, I was totally the one who picked at the sweet potato casserole during Thanksgiving, avoiding it like it was cooties incarnate. Weird, … Read more

Alright, folks, grab your forks and buckle your seatbelts because we’re about to take a sweet trip down memory lane, with a stop for chocolatey goodness that will make your taste buds do a happy dance. Today, I’m diving headfirst into the wonderfully rich, decadently creamy, and utterly delightful realm of Dark Chocolate Chess Pie. Yeah, you heard that right—dark chocolate and pie! Can you say “happy place”? You know how as kids we used to hate certain things purely because our parents forced them on us? Well, let me confess something: I had a long-standing feud with Chess Pie … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, here’s the deal: I’m a big believer in coffee and cake as two of the primary food groups. I know people get all twinkly-eyed over salads and quinoa bowls, but let’s be honest here. When I think about comfort food, it’s the sweet, buttery aroma of a fresh coffee cake that makes my heart sing, not kale—sorry, kale. And lately, I’ve been on a kick with Rhubarb Sour Cream Coffee Cake. It’s like a hug from your grandma who swears she loves you unconditionally—except she’s really just luring you into her kitchen with baked goods. Word … Read more

Let’s Get Real Listen, friends, I have a confession to make: I was not always an apple crumble cheesecake fan. Nope! In fact, the first time I was served this magical combination of cheesecake and apple crumble, I turned my nose up and declared my allegiance to chocolate. I mean, who could compete with rich, velvety, chocolate desserts, right? But then, one rainy afternoon, stuck indoors with nothing but a box of apples and a craving for something indulgent, I had that divine revelation. I threw caution (and my previous aversions) to the wind and whipped up an apple crumble … Read more