Archive for August, 2012

August 24th, 2012

10 Back to School Recipes!

Whether you, your kids, or someone you know is in school, these treats are perfect!

Most are simple and would make a perfect lunchbox snack. Are you allowed to bring treats to school anymore?

Otherwise, after school snack it is. I was always hungry coming home from school. Not much has changed…

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August 21st, 2012

Chocolate Chalkboards

Apparently most of the country is back in school, so these treats might be a titch late.

However, we’re still soaking up the hot summer rays here in MN. Ha.

These would be a neat teacher appreciation gift, too.

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August 13th, 2012

Coffee Creamer Cake Pops

Have I told you how much I love coffee?

I keep a pitcher supply of this coffee in my fridge at all times during the summer months.

I’m also usually one to experiment by buying those fancy creamers at the grocery store.

Caramel Macchiato!
White Chocolate Mocha!
Irish Creme!
Almond Joy!
Italian Sweet Cream!
York Peppermint Patty!
Gingerbread Latte!
Belgian Chocolate Toffee!

Not so “!!!” once I get them home.

I’m a plain ‘ole half & half kinda girl. Nothing beats it.

Ok, heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk come close, but I almost always regret buying the ‘fancy’ flavored creamers.

Well I have a solution….mix that fancy coffee creamer with CAKE, duh. Then make cake pops.

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August 6th, 2012

Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola Bars

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I truly dread saying this, but summer is winding down. (Insert sad face here)

Advertisements for the State Fair are in full force.

Target has an abundance of no. 2 pencils, 3 ring binders, and Justin Bieber folders. And has had them for several weeks now.

Plus, according to a random friend on Facebook, kids are back in school!? Well, some of them.

Let’s prepare with homemade granola bars. These would make a lunchbox that much more exciting or simply as a nice afternoon treat.

You can really create your own concoction here. I’ve decided to combine chocolate (surprised?), sliced almonds, and flaked coconut in these. It was a superb decision.

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