Silver Lined Discovery: Mint Chocolate Chip Bars
One of the Silver Linings of this Game On program that I’m doing with my friends is that every day you get 100 calories of ANYTHING that you want. Uh huh. ANYTHING. Well, let me tell you about my...
View ArticleFriday’s Fixin’s: Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding One of my all-time favorite desserts is bread pudding. Even the thought of it makes me drool! I seriously love it in an indescribable way! On this Game On diet that I’m doing with my...
View ArticleFriday’s Fixin’s: The Best Carrot Cake That I’ve Ever Had…EVER!
Last night I went to one of the most fun birthday parties I’ve ever been to. Seriously. It was a full-on love fest. Everything about the evening was absolutely wonderful…culminating with a...
View ArticleSilver Lining Discoveries: Black + Blanco Sandcastles
One of my absolute new favorite snacks is Black + Blanco Sandcastle cookies. My oh my oh my! I first learned about them from Amy, the owner and proprietor of Isabella Gourmet Foods. She let me sample...
View ArticleFriday’s Fixin’s: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins To me, fall is synonymous with pumpkin. I love anything and everything pumpkin. They are beautiful to display, colorful and always welcoming. Oh and the taste of pumpkin...
View ArticlePerfect Thanksgiving Pies Pop Up | Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Perfect Thanksgiving Pies Pop Up Today, I’m excited to announce the arrival – just in time for Thanksgiving – of a Perfect Pie Pop Up (oh how I do love alliteration!). This project is a collaboration...
View ArticleFriday’s Fixin’s: from The Solvang Bakery
On Tuesday, I arrived home to find the most amazing and glorious gift from dear Maili, her mom Susan and sister Melissa. Oh dear heavens was I ever super surprised and deeply grateful. Maili’s family...
View ArticleFriday’s Fixin’s: Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe Last week, we had some friends over for dinner and for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out what to make for dessert. I was hankering for something chocolate-y and...
View ArticleFriday’s Fixin’s: Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing What’s Christmas time without Gingerbread cookies? I can’t imagine! Today’s recipe comes straight from dear Maili Brocke, my dear friend and chef extraordinaire....
View ArticleHealthy Alternative to Halloween Candy
The biggest Silver Lining of the week was being introduced to Foodbabe.com. Holy moly do I ever have a hugmongous girl crush! Before our daughters went to yoga, a mom and I were talking about our...
View ArticleAlcohol Use During the Holiday Season
Recently I came across a fabulous article about alcohol use during the holiday season. It was pretty perfect timing, I have to say. As we enter the holiday season, filled with parties, bubbly and...
View ArticleSugar on Your Brain
Sugar on Your Brain I have a sugar problem. There. I said it. I crave it like mad and have never met a HoHo, Ding-Dong or bowl of Malted Milk Ball ice cream, doughnut, cupcake or piece of chocolate...
View ArticleThe Deadly Truth About Sugar
The Deadly Truth About Sugar Ever heard someone say: “Buy Agave Nectar over honey because it’s much healthier! It’s a natural sweetener.” I so bought into this claim, but the truth of the matter is...
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