Do you like chocolate? If you’re here, the answer is probably yes. If not, you’re most likely lost. You may or may not have seen black beans popping up in dessert recipes such as brownies and truffles. To be honest, I have always been curious and intrigued about black bean dessert recipes but never took the plunge. Until [Read more >>]
It has been scorching hot here the past week. And I love every minute of it. Because come the middle of January (or let’s be realistic…November), those days are long past. I also love these chocolate dipped potato chips. Salty + sweet, we already know those two are a winning combination, so why would it be [Read more >>]
4th of July…it’s approaching. And all too fast, because apparently MotherNatureMinneapolis can’t seem to get it’s act together. Somedays I feel like I live in Seattle, except for the brief period I was in Austin for the BlogHer Food Conference (more on that later). Enough complaining, because I truly can’t wait until July arrives. That means [Read more >>]
New Year’s Eve…a perfect time to indulge and eat these rich cookies filled with a peppermint buttercream frosting…dipped in chocolate. They are as good as they sound. Better, in fact. I’ve used this recipe on several occasions, and just altered the shapes of my cookies. I even had a stranger tell me she would buy my flowers and [Read more >>]
What’s your favorite candy bar? Is it a gooey Snickers bar, or how about a creamy, salty Payday? Maybe you’re a good ‘ol Three Musketeers kinda person? Butterfinger?! Well, Hayley (from The Domestic Rebel blog) and I have you covered with all of those and many, many more. Plus, a couple spinoffs of traditional candy bars. Can [Read more >>]
The perfect combination of chocolate, mint, and *crunch*. These are very reminiscent of the Girl Scout cookies we all know as Thin Mints. Those dang Girl Scout cookies that you can’t set down until they’re gone…then the sugar guilt kicks in. I saw this recipe around 10 a.m. and by noon I had 50 little cookies of my own. [Read more >>]
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… Chocolate Chalkboards. [Read more >>]
Waffle cone or sugar cone? I’ll admit, I’m not typically a waffle cone girl, the sugar cones are just way better. …until you bring chocolate into the picture. These are now totally edible. Sorry sugar cones, you have been replaced. And then when you add chopped pecans, *sigh*. I love ice cream and it deserves [Read more >>]
First things first, to kick off Mother’s Day weekend I have a nice surprise for you. See that new page added to my blog?! Free printables! I will be adding more themes and holidays as time goes on. Whether you use them for cake pops, cupcake toppers, gift tags…it’s all up to you. Hope you enjoy. Did [Read more >>]
Need vs. Want. Sometimes I have a hard time differentiating between the two. Pinterest doesn’t help. Overall though, I’d like to say I’m fairly practical. I usually stick to what I need – like these nachos. I need. You need these too. In case you need justification: Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner… Speaking [Read more >>]
