What happened? It’s March. Which means St. Patrick’s Day. And Easter this year too! I must say, I love the bright colors that we associate with Easter, it means warm weather is *slowly* approaching. Can you tell how much I love winter? If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time you’ve probably [Read more >>]
Sometimes I have a hard time focusing on one thing for a long period of time. I’ll be writing a blog post and go to check who commented on my last status update, then I remember an email I need to respond to, then I just need to check the weather… you know how it [Read more >>]
Funny story about how THESE eggs came about. What’s also funny is how your brain thinks as a blogger/recipe developer… A commercial for Rice Krispies came on for these cute little rice krispy treats with little candies hidden inside. Right away I thought – chocolate easter eggs! Hollow ones to stuff candy, money, or whatever you want [Read more >>]
Before we get to the good stuff I wanted to show you a little somethin’… This is what I came in to work to find on my desk: The Wall Street Journal. An article on, “How Colleagues Make You Fat“. A sticky note pointing to said article with the words, “with cake balls” written on [Read more >>]
A lot of football games have been on lately. Really “important” games. Of course neither the Broncos nor the (ahem) Vikings are playing anymore. So, naturally, I’ve been rooting for San Francisco. Why?! Because I like California. And this is how I pick who to cheer for. Silly, I know. But now we’re down to Giants and Patriots… what to [Read more >>]
Whoopie Pies. Ok, sorta whoopie pies. But please save the “these aren’t realllllyy whoopie pies” comments. I know. You know. We know. (Feelin’ a little feisty today can you tell?) But they kind of look like whoopie pies, which is close enough for me. Mock whoopie pies. There we go. Like the mock ice cream pops made a [Read more >>]
I was thinking of memories I have from growing up…simple memories. Memories I love looking back on. Things such as: Dozing off to sleep to the sound of grown-ups talking in the other room. My “talking” A.G. teddy bear. I was the only one who spoke his muffled language. Racing to answer the phone (when friends – not [Read more >>]
No oven required and perfect for the upcoming summer months… I think we’re still getting spring and summer in Minnesota. I mean… they were here last year. And the year before that. So they’re bound to show up eventually, right? I wasn’t sure whether to call these 1- sticky, gooey, yummy cheesecake pops or 2- lemon-raspberry cheesecake pops. I went with [Read more >>]
Pin It Don’t you love this small treat trend? Two bites, or even one. Less guilt. Win. Then we won’t feel so bad for eating one five of them, right!? I recently had a friend come up to me and tell me “Cadbury eggs would be awesome!!!” (wink, wink, hint, hint, nudge, nudge) So here I [Read more >>]
Easter is sneaking up on us. In fact, we’re T-minus 4 days. Hence these simple, yet adorable ideas. So let’s get down to business! 4 recipes, 4 days! Easter Bonnet Cookies 1 package (16 oz) Vanilla CANDIQUIK® Candy Coating 24 Round Shortbread Cookies 12 Large Marshmallows, frozen Decorative Icing and Sprinkles Oil-based or Powdered Food Colorings (optional) [Read more >>]
