Summer is the perfect time of year to find some of the best ingredients, so be sure to take advantage of what you can find at your local farmer’s market! Here are five of my favorite posts from last year, which were inspired by the ingredients found at a quick trip to the market. Continue reading
Category Archives: Sweet Treats
Banana Pudding
Inspired by New York City’s Magnolia Bakery, this recipe for Banana Pudding (which is technically a trifle) is so delicious you’ll be addicted in seconds! Continue reading
Homemade Cracker Jack Caramel Popcorn Mix
This recipe for Homemade “Cracker Jack” Caramel Popcorn Mix is an iconic snack made famous through baseball lore from more than a century ago. Tasty and nostalgic of childhood outings with Dad, it would make the perfect gift for Father’s Day and baseball fans alike! Continue reading
Mega Omega Trail Mix
This recipe for your own homemade “mega omega” trail mix is not only perfect for a quick snack on the go, it’s also packed full of nutritious treats. By adding together some of nature’s top foods that are high in Omega-3’s - like walnuts and cranberries - this recipe has selected only the best-of-the-best super food ingredients to give you a great source of healthy energy. Continue reading
Marshmallow Pops
This recipe for Marshmallow Pops is one of the easiest yet visually impressive homemade food gifts that you can make in a jiffy! What I love about them the most is that they look like cute little cupcakes on a stick. With just a few simple ingredients, these marshmallow pops are easier to make than cake pops, and are perfect for any occasion. Continue reading
Rose Petal Sugar Cubes + FREE Giveaway!
Want the perfect Mother’s Day gift or wedding favor? Then look no further than this recipe for homemade Rose Petal Sugar Cubes. And to make them even sweeter, be sure enter for a chance to win a beautiful silicon mold to create some gorgeous shapes from the N.Y. Cake Company! Continue reading
Fondant Covered Sugar Cookies + FREE Giveaway from the N.Y. Cake Store!
This recipe for Fondant-covered Sugar Cookies is an easy way to decorate a cookie by using a plunger cutter to cover it in cake fondant. Unlike traditional cookies decorated with sprinkles and icing, this recipe and tutorial will show you how to give your treats a gorgeous, three dimensional look to them. And to make them even sweeter, the N.Y. Cake store is sponsoring a free giveaway to help get you started! So cute and pretty, these cookies would be perfect for any celebration like Easter, a baby shower, to an Alice-in-Wonderland-themed tea party! Continue reading
Chocolate Pretzel Nests
Celebrate the arrival of spring with this recipe for homemade Chocolate Pretzel Nests! This recipe is so easy to make - yet impressively realistic - and is perfect for holidays like Easter to party favors at a wedding or baby shower! Continue reading
Homemade Oatmeal in a Jar
Make the most important meal of someone’s day count with this recipe for Homemade Oatmeal in a Jar! With one batch, you can make a week’s worth of portable and delicious breakfasts in a flash. And not only is it handy to have around, its creamy smooth, fruity, and nutty flavors will keep you full until your next meal of the day. This would be a sweet gift for a busy friend on the go! Continue reading
Homemade Irish Cream
Celebrate a night in with friends with a round of Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur! Silky-smooth and oh-so-creamy, this recipe is delicious on the rocks or mixed into a coffee. Continue reading