Live Life Sweetly
This thick, creamy snickerdoodle smoothie is like drinking a cookie flavored milkshake without the guilt. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartAHealthyRelationship #CollectiveBias Summer… finally the sun and the heat and promises of days on the beach. It is finally here and I…
Light and fluffy hummingbird cupcakes topped with an irresistible cream cheese frosting. There is no way to say no to these beautiful twists on a classic. Hummingbird cakes have been a favorite of my grandmother’s since she was a child. Her family never had a lot, so on the rare occasions her mother did make…
Get the best of both worlds with this smoky chipotle bloody margarita. Happy Cinco de Mayo! I adore any reason to enjoy a good cocktail… and what is better than celebrating Margarita Week hosted by Hola Jalapeno on Cinco de Mayo. Last year I made my Fresh Fig Margarita which is still one of my…
A thick, ginger blueberry Dutch baby pancake that will be your favorite way to do weekend brunch. Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. All during middle school and high school, I never ate breakfast. I think I am trying to make up for it as an adult by having all the…
Learn how to make super juicy turkey burgers stuffed with caramelized onions and mushrooms. Top with all the fixings and a flavorful pretzel bun for the best summer grilling experience. Thank you to the Mushroom Council for sponsoring this post. Make the pledge to be a blenditarian and share what drives you to do better!…
There isn’t anything cuter than mermaid cupcakes to brighten up your day. These cupcakes are so easy and fun to make and will make everyone’s day so much brighter. I mentioned before when I shared my Mermaid White Chocolate Bark that I was doing a mermaid theme for my daughter’s 7th birthday. First of all,…
There is nothing like cooling down with a creamy, cinnamony sweet drink. This easy horchata recipe will be your new summer favorite. I am a bit obsessed with horchata. I love how creamy and cinnamony it is and when it’s served ice cold on a hot summer day, it’s like heaven. I’ve made a horchata…
Nothing prettier than swirly mermaid white chocolate bark. Perfect as a sweet treat to snack on or have out for the kids! Last year we had a party for my daughter at one of those bounce/trampoline places that seem to be popping up everywhere. I made cupcakes, a mini cake, and I made some chocolate…
A coffee-lover’s must-have. These caramel macchiato popsicles are a delicious way to switch up your morning ritual or afternoon pick-me-up! This post has been sponsored by the J.M. Smucker Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve got a strange relationship with coffee. I don’t have it too often and I can’t stand most…
A simple recipe for creme patisserie, or pastry cream. This pastry staple is perfect for filling doughnuts, eclairs, cakes, and so much more. Creme patisserie, or pastry cream, is a thick, velvety custard that is a key ingredient in many different desserts such as tarts, cakes, and doughnuts. You can eat it by the spoonful…
A rich, moist chocolate stout bundt cake topped with a creamy chocolate stout ganache. I’ve had this recipe on my mind for years. I started working on it back in about 2015, but never liked the photos. At the time, I promised I would reshoot the recipe right away, but I just never got to…
A simple and delicious turkey stuffed acorn squash that is great any day of the week. Thank you to the Mushroom Council for sponsoring this post. Make the pledge to be a blenditarian and share what drives you to do better! Most people have stuffed acorn squash during the fall, but I personally love them…
You are going to love eating this pop tart cereal. The perfect little bite size pop tarts are perfect as a morning breakfast or eaten as a snack! HAPPY PI DAY!!! It’s one of my favorite unofficial holidays (really, when are we going to make this a national holiday?). I love pi… and pie, so…
Be prepared to become the superhero of dessert with this cannoli poke cake. Two of your favorite desserts collide to create this deliciously unforgettable cake everyone will love. So, I have a confession to make regarding poke cakes. I had no idea what they were until Pinterest became a thing. And when I saw them,…
You’ve never had a cheesecake quite like this No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake! This incredible treat is ready to eat in just hours without an overnight set in the refrigerator. Unlike other no-bake cheesecakes, this one also does well sitting at room temperature! A few days ago I had an almost insatiable craving for cheesecake, but I…
Perfectly moist brown butter banana bread with chocolate chips. Fluffy, with a beautiful nutty flavor from the brown butter, you won’t be able to stop at just one slice of this easy quick bread recipe. When I first started really baking, I became addicted to baking banana bread. I’d make a couple of loaves every…
Coffee chocolate chip cookies will quickly become your new favorite cookie. Crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside with the flavor of coffee all throughout. At first I was like “Do I really want to post two cookies back to back?” And then I remembered that A. the brownie stuffed chocolate chip cookies…
