Peanut butter pound cake! Is that a thing? Well it certainly is now! The only thing this cake begs for is a slathering of homemade jam on top. Or perhaps you (...)
Chocolate cupcakes with strawberry jam buttercream and peanut butter drizzle
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Happy 100th blog post to me! Remember back in grade school when the 100th day of school arrived, and everyone had to bring in 100 of something to share or show (...)
Well, these are MY 6 truths, at least. I had always been overweight. Whether a little or a lot, my body was never “average” size. But I was still loved, still (...)
Kulfi - indian ice cream with sweet and creamy flavor
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Innovation is something we’re encouraged to do at my work every day. It’s something that has been instilled in me thanks to Girl Scouts. And it’s something (...)
Parmesan pita french toast with whipped walnut pea puree
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I received free samples of Toufayan Pita mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Toufayan Bakeries and am (...)
Some mornings, you’re inspired to whip up a fantastic and challenging breakfast. But then there are those mornings when all you want to do is lounge around, (...)
Disclaimer: I received free product from Nuzest USA to create recipes with. All opinions are my own; I was not compensated for my time. Nothing says springtime (...)
I LOVE my Oma’s plum cake (Pflaumenkuchen). It’s summery, decadent, and yet light enough that it’s perfect always. I was craving just this cake, but happen to (...)
I’ve touted the ever wonderful and time-saving kitchen tool before. With a slow cooker, or crockpot, all you have to do is chop some stuff up, throw it (...)
Vegetarian dinner party with greek yogurt dip and pita chips
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This past Saturday evening, my sister and I had the pleasure of having our Oma and Opa (German grandparents) to our apartment for dinner! We moved two months (...)
I try to bring my lunch (and breakfast) to work as often as possible. You’ll notice that most of the recipes on this blog are for more servings than I have (...)
Warm buckwheat, chickpea, and roasted vegetable salad
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It’s still cold outside, so roasting vegetables is my solution for warmth! Not only does roasting enhance the flavors of vegetables, it does a fine job of (...)
This month’s Recipe Redux challenge was to start smoking in the New Year! Not cigarettes, but smoky flavors in our recipes. So to spice up a classic (...)
Soft and chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
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I was gone all yesterday, from 6:30 am to 10 pm. Work, the gym, then orchestra had me busy all day and night! Not that I’d ever trade in any of those things. (...)
Happy Chocolate Week, Day 2! A celebration of my love for chocolate, in which all recipes this week either feature or include a cocoa-based ingredient. Let me (...)
Peanut butter and jelly mug cake vegan gluten free
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This quick, vegan, gluten free single serving dessert is what a peanut butter & jelly sandwich would taste like in a cake form…a healthy cake! With batter made (...)
Welcome to the continuation of Vegetarian Dinner Party recipe week! Yesterday featured the simple yet tasty Greek Yogurt dip with pita chips, and now for part (...)
The stove top can be put to use for more than just cooking and food. Rather than filling your home with expensive chemicals from sprays, plug-ins or candles, (...)
This week seems to have me dashing between post-work activities. Whether that’s from the mall to yoga class, or from a run, to the shower, to orchestra (...)
More parties took place this weekend! What a wonderful time of year the summer is. Saturday and Sunday was spent up north celebrating my friend’s wedding. And (...)
…or is it an eggy pancake? I discovered this simple and healthy recipe on Casey Ho’s site, Blogilates – go check her out! This breakfast is so quick, easy and (...)
Disclosure: I received products from Sweese in exchange for a review. Opinions are 100% my own. I have a confession. In early March, I stopped eating dairy (...)
Chocolate granola bars with no added fat or refined sugar
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Quaker had the right idea with their granola bars. Chewy, sweet, textured, and oh so many flavors! The only problem is with all the chemicals found in most (...)
You can do a lot with cake mix, aside from making actual cake. My latest addiction is cake batter dip. But a good ‘ole classic that I’ve been making for (...)
This recipe is the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. It’s made slightly healthier with the use of oats (surprise!) instead of flour, and the (...)
