I’d like to think I’m a pretty good friend with good intentions. Unfortunately I am also incapable of remembering other peoples’ schedules. So with my friend’s 47th birthday coming up in a week, I decided I would make her an awesome Fall-themed birthday cake. After a few minutes (okay, a few hours. There’s some sort [...]
You know what my favorite kinds of desserts are? (Other than ones that someone else makes and brings to my house so I don’t have to actually do anything) Ones that are easy, delicious, and are born out of random afternoon cravings. The less time and ingredients it takes, the better (and faster it makes [...]
As a diabetic, salads are a huge staple of my diet. And with some creativity and a little planning, they’re a perfect option for anyone looking for low-carb meal options. Now that the weather is slowly starting to cool down, I’ve been searching for recipes that highlight delicious Fall harvest flavors. This list includes 20 [...]
One of the important things I learned at #BBCPhilly this year is to never miss an opportunity to talk to brands. This year, King’s Hawaiian was one of the big sponsors, so I made sure to say hello. As I chatted with the reps, I found myself reminiscing out-loud about the first time I’d had [...]
Now that the weather is warming up, I’ve found myself craving picnic foods like crazy. One of my favorite picnic foods is pasta salad: it has a long fridge life and just gets better the longer it sits. And when I’m too lazy it’s too hot to actually cook something, pasta salad is a meal [...]
In the past few weeks, my blogging friends have been on a drink inspired cupcake fix. Amanda used my favorite Fall flavor for her amazing Vanilla Chai cupcakes. Then Jayme took it a step farther and added liquor to the mix to create her gorgeous, Fruity Chardonnay cupcakes. These ladies have made me jealous. And hungry. [...]
Remember the wine tasting dinner I threw a few weeks ago? I may have teased with some tasty photos from my dinner menu, and since I’m thinking of making them again for our upcoming Labor Day party, I thought I’d share some of the recipes with you. You just can’t go wrong with citrus on [...]
When my Aunt brought her granddaughter to visit, she also came with gifts from her garden: an enormous bag of home grown cucumbers. As much as I love the cool, crisp veggie on these sweltering summer days, one can only eat so many as salad toppings. So, instead of letting them go to waste, I [...]
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