After a recent day full of shopping, we decided to recharge at Coffee Bean. Upon entering, there was a large photo of their new Espresso Cream Cheese Brownies that immediately caught my eye. Espresso had been on my mind after finding out that my favorite coffee store, Nespresso, opened up at the very mall that…
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Almond Milk Thai Iced Coffee
This post is sponsored by Almond Breeze Almondmilk. It’s Thirsty Thursday! During the summer months, I tend to drink more iced coffee than hot. It is so gratifying on a hot day! A few months ago I went to a new Chinese bakery in San Diego. On top of having the most amazing pastries (at…
Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies and Giveaway #2
Don’t forget to enter Giveaway #1-8 Scharffen Berger Bars. Today’s giveaway is my favorite kitchen item-after my mixer of course. In fact, during the San Diego fires in 2008 my machine was one of the few things I grabbed before we were asked to evacuate!! Luckily nothing burned down where we were located! Can you…
Double Decker Peach Yogurt Coffee Cake
I love coffee cake, but normally I just eat the topping because the cake part is usually too dry. This cake, however, was moist from top to bottom. The trick? Greek yogurt. I love the stuff! Not only do I eat it every afternoon for lunch but I absolutely love baking with it. I use…
Vanilla Bean Mocha Cupcakes in a Jar
I love cupcakes in a jar. They stay fresh and moist for days. Frankly, I think they are more fun to eat than a regular cupcake! I made these this week for my friend who was coming over for coffee. I knew that if I made regular cupcakes, and left them out, the monsters aka…