My kids love to snack and I am always looking for healthy recipes. Energy bites have become our favorite go-to snack. Most of these recipes are no-bake and as simple as mixing the ingredients. These are a great alternative to granola bars with no added preservatives and packed with healthy foods. If you have a Read more

Bananas.  Bananas.  We go bananas for bananas in our house! We usually eat them right away, but sometimes they get too ripe for my liking.  Okay, fine, sometimes I let them get too ripe just so that I can bake with them.  One of my favorite things to make with over-ripe bananas (besides banana bread) Read more

My husband loves me for many reasons, I’m sure.  There’s my awesome ‘Setting up a budget in Excel’ skills.  And my White Chocolate & Butterscotch Cookies.  And my ‘Drive the Kids to Preschool’ talent.  And my Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars.  But there’s also my willingness to go to a famous ice cream Read more

“We’re MINT to be, you and I”, he said to me.  “I’ve waited my whole life to meet a baker like you.  I know that together with that boxy fellow right over there, you and I will create beautiful and magical memories for all who come across our paths.” He was right.  He, of course Read more

Oh summer! How I love thee! Kids outside playing. Pool is filled up. (Who cares if it’s just a kiddie pool? Don’t judge me.) Baseball is happening. (Course, isn’t always baseball happening? I mean, they start in March and go to October…what other sport does that?!) A lot of good is to be had during summer.

One thing that is REALLY good to do in the summer is to make homemade creamsicles. (Course, it’s really good any time of the year. Again, don’t judge me.) Now, I don’t know if there’s an official definition of what goes into a creamsicle versus a popsicle. But, to my little ol’ noggin, a creamsicle is ice cream based and a popsicle isn’t. So that’s why I’m calling these creamsicles. Whatever you call it, I love them! Read More…

We’ve been dealing with food allergies and sensitivities here in this house.  My oldest son is almost 5 and over the last 6 months or so, we’ve been suspecting that certain foods have been affecting him.  The kicker?  We don’t know which foods.  Or at least, we don’t know ALL the foods yet.  So we’ve Read more

“I think I love you”, he said, taking another cookie bar. “You’re the most awesome baker in the world”, he said, taking yet another cookie bar. “You’re the best wife ever”, he said, taking another cookie bar. “I’ve got good news.  I just won a million dollars in the lottery and I’m giving it all Read more

To chunk or not to chunk. Are minis back in style? Do you want to be a chip off the old block? I’m talking about chocolate chips, of course.  Are you a regular chocolate chip fan? Or do you prefer chocolate chunks?  How about mini chocolate chips?  I like ’em all. But what I really Read more

M&Ms.  Who doesn’t love them?  They’re great for snacking on.  They’re great for rewarding potty training toddlers.  They’re great for handing out at Halloween.  They’re great for putting in Easter Eggs, Christmas stockings and as a topper on birthday presents.  And we all know that “M&Ms melt in your mouth, not in your hand.”  Who Read more