One of my favorite Black Friday stops is World Market. They always have a killer deal on Guittard chocolate chips and champagne. They also had some great deals baking pans. I couldn’t resist the mini bundt pan, despite already owning like 10! Seeing as how I came home with yet another cake pan and about…
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Champagne Ganache Covered Cake
When I think of the holidays, I think elegance. It is a time to get dressed up in sparkly clothes, red lipstick, and beautiful heels. It is a time to indulge in fancy foods and bubbly with friends and family. We have a lot to celebrate in the month of December, including birthdays, Christmas, and…
Pumpkin Seed English Toffee
English Toffee is a holiday staple in our family. This recipe is originally my aunt’s and she generously passed it on to me. Every holiday she arrives with a large platter of this candy and everyone runs to the door. Usually by the time she makes it into the kitchen, the platter is empty. Now…
Halloween Cupcakes
I have clearly passed on my love for the holidays down to my children. Even as a baby, Ben has been mesmerized by all things Halloween, including the scary stuff. This is a big year for him, because for the first time, my late talker will actually be able to say “Trick or Treat!” Being the…
Lamingtons
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #ThePitchesatWMT https://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I was about the release of Pitch Perfect 2. I absolutely loved the first movie, and…
Yellow Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
This post is going to be short and sweet due to the fact that I leave for the airport in 3 hours and have not even started packing! #whatsnew I am headed to Seattle for the International Food Bloggers Conference. Make sure to follow me on Instagram for all the fabulous Seattle eats and drinks!…
Homemade Drumsticks
If any of you follow me on Instagram then you would know that I blame my 3 year son 100% for the California drought. No matter how many times I bathe him (on most days it is at least 3), he is always covered in dirt. He is pure boy. I know that this is…
Red Velvet Twizzler Cake
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TwizzlersSummer #CollectiveBias For the last 8 years we have had the prime viewing spot for the 4th of July Fireworks. In fact, people used to flock to our building from all around the county because it was their…
Minion Treats
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #The7thMinion #CollectiveBias Do you remember when you were little and the highlight of your morning consisted of opening that new box of cereal and dig your hands in to search for that special toy? I remember that the…
The Ultimate S’mOREO
Yesterday we spent the entire day at the beach, ending the night with a magnificent bonfire. Summer bonfires almost always consist of s’more making, however sand and marshmallows can sometimes make for a messy treat. Not yesterday, though, because I came up with these adorable S’mOREO packs. I combined a package of 2-Pack OREO, two…
Garden Pudding Cups
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackPackMixins #CollectiveBias Last weekend my family and I were invited to a Potluck Easter Egg Hunt at the park. I wanted to bring something that celebrated spring and was easy to eat and transport. The easy open Snack…
Beer Brownies
Do you follow me on Instagram? If so, then you know that Costco trips put my son to sleep. Like every single time. I find it rather amusing and almost always post a pre-shopping trip picture and a at the register picture trip like the one below. Personally, I find it rather amusing and can’t…
Thick and Chewy M&M’S Cookies
If you are looking for a thick, giant, chewy, soft M&M’S cookies, this is your recipe! The Oscars are coming up tomorrow and I can’t wait to watch them. In a perfect world, I would be creating a menu with each dish or course reflecting the nominated movies. However with three kids and a long…
Chocolate Peppermint Brookies
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…
Chocolate Almond Turtles #GoNutsForNuts #CollectiveBias
One of my favorite things during the holidays are all of the seasonal items that are released. We always stock up because we know that we will not see these items for 9 months! Planter’s Seasonal Nuts are at the top of our list! Between the Holiday Nut Crunch and these Cocoa Almonds, we are in…
Gourmet Caramel Apples
For the second post of our Homemade Holiday series, I introduce you to Gourmet Caramel Apples. These decadent treats are not only for Halloween, but are great holiday gifts. Although they are covered in creamy homemade caramel and dipped in luscious chocolate then generously covered in toffee, the base is still succulent juicy apple, making…
Easy Chocolate Peppermint Pudding Cups #Feast4All #Collectivebias
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. So when asking on Facebook what kind of fall recipes you guys were looking for, you responded with “recipes that can be made in advance.” Cooking for a crowd can be rather overwhelming and leaves you with little time…
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies #NorthPoleFun #CollectiveBias
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Growing up I have precious memories of baking hundreds of pounds of Italian cookies before Thanksgiving. Normally I would stay home for a couple of days from school and we would bake from sunset to sunrise. People around…
Pumpkin Spice OREO Cookie Balls #OREOCookieBalls #CollectiveBias
This #OREOCookieBalls shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Whenever I am in a pinch and need a quick dessert, I always turn to OREO Cookie Balls. No matter the flavor or decoration, they are always a hit! We have made them for almost every holiday. Spooky…
Reese’s Spreads Granola Bars #AnySnackPerfect #CollectiveBias
I received compensation and information and/or free product from The Hershey Company and/or Collective Bias. All opinions expressed within are my own. Lunches this year have been quite the challenge. At the kid’s old school, hot lunch was so inexpensive that it just made sense to have them buy it. Now having moved to private…