One of the hardest things about the holidays for me is all of the food. Sometimes it feels impossible to be able to see all my family and friends and have self control at the same time. It’s really easy to rationalize just one more slice of pie or cookie. When I feel like I’ve reached […]
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Santa Approved Gluten Free Christmas Desserts (That Actually Taste Good)
The holidays at my house are filled with three things: Christmas music, Christmas desserts, and time with family. The music literally starts in October some years and carries through February. I used to fight it, but life is just more fun when you’ve got some good holiday tunes playing in the background. So now I’m […]
Easily Create The Cutest Cookies With Embossed Rolling Pins
Originally Published October 30, 2019 – Updated Dec. 14, 2020 Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ve probably seen the embossed cookie trends sweeping social media. Just how do they get those darling patterns onto those delicious cookies? Well we’ve got the recipes and the 411 on just how to make delicious embossed […]
Homemade Holiday Ice Cream Flavors (You Can’t Resist)
I know that when it’s cold and snowy outside, your last craving is for ice cream. Unless you happen to be one of my junior high students, then it’s the more sugar the merrier. One of my favorite things to do with ice cream during the winter is to pair it with a steaming cup […]
Delicious Dairy Free Christmas Cookies (No Freakin’ Weird Ingredients)
In our neck of the woods, Christmas Cookie Exchanges are a pretty central part of the holiday season. We do them with our friends, coworkers, neighbors, church groups, and family. Why you might ask? Well, that’s the subject of a different post altogether. The short of it is that I hate making all the cookies […]
Hot Chocolate Bombs: WARNING! Explosive Flavor
One of the things I look forward to most during the colder months is a rich cup of hot cocoa, and nothing makes that cup better than using Hot Chocolate Bombs! These bombs are not only tasty, but fun and colorful to add to my hot chocolate! Hot Chocolate Bombs What are Hot Chocolate Bombs? […]
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dumplings
My favorite season is pumpkin season. Go ahead, call me basic. I don’t mind. Because there is seriously nothing better than pumpkin season. From the scents to the tastes, it’s a win all round! What I love about pumpkin is that it’s so versatile and it’s so delicious! From soups to pies to pastries, you […]
Yummy Fall Apple Desserts (So Good You Will Forget Counting Calories)
With fall in full swing, that means that it’s time to get into the kitchen and get baking! If you’re not a pumpkin spice fan, I hear you. It can be overwhelming, and if you’re not a fan of squash, disappointing. Luckily there’s an alternative: apples! Since apples reach their peak in the fall, it […]
Haunting Halloween Food Ideas
It’s on it’s way…the season of Boo! Eek! and Trick or Treat! To help you throw the best dinner, here are some awesomely haunting halloween food ideas! Beverages: Pumpkin Spice Punch This is a great punch for a party. Full of awesome autumnal flavor with a sparkle and some spooky dry ice to top it […]
Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie
If pie just isn’t your thing, chances are you don’t look forward to Thanksgiving. My family doesn’t mind a little pumpkin pie, but if they’re honest, they’re totally not pie people. If you’re in the same boat, don’t despair! Lucky for you there are plenty of Thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pie. And I’ve gathered them […]