Yesterday I learned multiple life lessons. One- trust your gut. Two- always keep a clean kitchen and living room. Three- baked goods make a great Thank You gift. I was supposed to be galavanting around San Francisco right now trying fabulous new foods and hopefully connecting with new brands. Well, on Sunday night, my dear…
Bars
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Starbucks may have returned to white cups, but the Cranberry Bliss Bars live on! I get so excited every year when I think about these coming out. I am not one to venture into Starbucks more that 3 times a year, and generally those visits are only for a Pumpkin Spice Latte. But having worked…
Apple Cranberry Jam
Apple Cranberry Jam is one of my favorite winter treats. It is sweet from the apples, tart from the cranberries, and warm from all of the winter spices. Combined they make truly a great combination. I usually make a few batches every year to last us through the winter and use it on everything from…
Passion Fruit Lemon Bars
This week I’m partnering with friends to support this wonderful cause, Alex’s Lemonade Stand. If you’re in San Diego, it’s here: Saturday July 26: 10:00-6:00 pm 3366 Adams Avenue, 92116 at the Masonic Parking Lot FM 94.9 Live Broadcast from 10a-6p Bands, lemonade, silent auction, kids’ activities, and more! This lemonade stand is the…
Fruit Custard Bars
Last week, Melissa’s Produce sent me a delightful box of summertime goodies. I unfortunately was not able to get a picture but the box, but it included a whole baby coconut, nectarines, rhubarb, peach bites, fava beans and a tiny melon. We were asked to create a recipe using at least 3 of the ingredients…
Gooey Butter Bars
I had never actually heard of a gooey butter cake until recently. It is not something you come across regularly here in Southern California, but I am so glad I did. This cake is dense and rich-and a little goes a long way. I knew that this would be a great recipe to showcase the…
Strawberry Buttermilk Rolls
Last week we were running our normal errands. We made a quick stop to the 99cent store where I scored 10 gorgeous mum plants. I absolutely love the 99cent store…you never know what gem you will find. I really don’t understand people who put their nose up to that store. I think it is awesome!…
Lime and Coconut Bars
Lime and coconut is probably my favorite flavor combination. I have made Lime Coconut Pound Cake, Tequila Coconut Lime Cream Bars, and made a massive 6 layer lime and coconut cake for my sister’s graduation. The slight tartness from the lime combined with the sweet chewiness of the coconut just works…beautifully. I made these for…
Apple Pie Sugar Cookie Bars
Pinterest has changed my life. I am doing things that I would have never thought of doing on my own! I no longer receive odd looks from the hardware store guy, he just shakes his head and says, “Is this a Pinterest project?” I can envision ideas, then search for them on Pinterest for help…
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
I know that it is technically not fall yet, but I don’t care! I want pumpkin and apple everything right now! Do you remember a couple of years ago when it was impossible to find a can of pumpkin puree (there was a legitimate shortage)? I am pretty sure that it was due to the…
Apple Brown Sugar Muffins
This past week the kids and I went apple and pear picking and Apple Star Organic Farms. They were so knowledgeable and passionate about their trees. Before we started picking the farmer and his wife took the time to explain the different varieties and what was ripe and not. What I loved about this farm…
Key Lime Macadamia Nut Tarts
My husband and 2 older kids come home tonight after having spent the last three weeks in Switzerland and Paris. Baby Ben and I are so excited to see them! Like I mentioned in the last post, we have been undergoing some major changes in our home, which will be a complete surprise to my…
S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
We’re keeping the posts simple for the next two weeks because we are in somewhat of a remodel here in The Seaside Baker household. I was crazy enough to have started everything while my husband and two older kids are galavanting in Europe (while I am sweating my bootay off). Once they come home and…
Balsamic Strawberry Tiramisu-No Bake!
I am a sucker for good deals, and tend to stock up a bit too much. Now this is great for items that have a long shelf life, however for items such as produce, not so much. That’s why when awesome sales come along like Whole Foods Market’s one day only sale on organic strawberries,…
S’mores Brownies
Did you know that burnt (and I mean charred) items whiten your teeth? Well, at least that was my excuse following the first year I received my grill. I burnt everything! It was quite the joke in my house. Wanna know what is even funnier? We have totally acquired a taste for burnt things….
Quadruple Berry Pie
This Quadruple Berry Pie is filled with summer’s finest raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries and wrapped up in a flaky all-butter crust! It’s berry season!!! I get so excited when Spring hits because it means farm tours and berry picking! There is nothing better than munching on sweet fresh berries or baking them until they…
Mr. Rogers and Snickerdoodle Blondies
Yet another sad day in the United States. Innocent lives taken and too many injured. There are many political opinions flying around on Facebook right now, that I have chosen not to read. This, however, caught my eye. From this day on, this is how I will explain these events to my children. Mr. Rogers…
Frosted Vanilla Bean Shortbread Bars
About a month ago I volunteered myself as baker for a party. The party originally was supposed to cap off at 50 people, but the host decided to move the location in order to accommodate more people. Now the guest list is well over a hundred people. I quickly had to add to my baking…
Lemon Brownies
I’ve noticed that lots of people have been tweeting about new buds on their fruit trees and slightly warmer temperatures, so I now feel comfortable offering spring time desserts. If you are still in freezing weather, make these, take a bite and close your eyes. You will immediately start seeing green grass, tulips, and…
Caramel Pecan Shortbread Bars
This recipe is the beginning of my attempt to share with you all of the goodies that I make during the holidays. Because I come from such a large family, we only do gifts for my immediate relatives. The rest, receive a small box with homemade candies, chocolates, and cookies. Luckily for me, all of…