This just might be my new favorite (almond) cake. I received free samples of Swerve mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Swerve and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. It’s light, fluffy, and full of almond…
Thumbprint cookies are one of my favorites. Growing up we always ate buttery cookies rolled in walnuts, with strawberry jam filling the thumbprint. If you’re not familiar thumbprint cookies are quite literally what they sound like. Soft butter cookies, that are baked briefly then you stick your (hopefully clean!) thumb right in the middle to…
It’s September and that means all the delicious fall food. I received free samples of SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Blend mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by SPLENDA® Sweetners and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. When…
My obsession with chai started young. I distinctly remember getting home from middle school and having a large glass of chai, the cold mix that comes in a box and that you add milk to, before going to swim practice. I have always loved the combination of spices in a creamy drink or treat. Eventually,…
Blood oranges are the shining jewels of a gray winter. I fell hard and fast for blood oranges a few years ago. I happened upon them at my local Trader Joe’s and grabbed a whole bag, craving something fresh and bright during the dull winter months. It just so happened that a couple of days…
Dairy-free Honey Basil Ice Cream Summer is for ice cream. The holiday weekend might have come and gone but we are still in the thick of summer and it is HOT. This next week is supposed to be especially hot across the country. So I think it’s only appropriate that we slow things down and…
Chocolate Carrot Cake Cupcakes When friends have birthdays one of my favorite things to do is make a batch of cupcakes to celebrate and share. Sometimes it’s hard to decide between trying a new recipe that I’ve wanted an excuse to try (rarely do I need 2 dozen cupcakes in the house!) and making something…