Baked Pears Recipe

This baked pear recipe get’s me thinking. I don’t know exactly why – but we never really had pears when I was growing up. I used to have fun carving apple jack-o-lanterns, writing messages on banana skins, and trying to catch grapes in my mouth, but I can’t remember ever having a pear until IRead more

Saturday Morning Crepe Recipe

My darling hubby makes a great crepe. Following his trend of excellent baked goods (like these chocolate chip cookies or these yeast rolls) he took to crepes because someone, somewhere, told him they were difficult. It turns out they are really not that tricky at all. After years of making them in a skillet, we’veRead more

Guilt Free Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies

During pregnancy people would often ask me about any “weird” cravings I had. I have to admit, there weren’t any. I mean, I craved a ton of sweets, but that isn’t really that different from non-pregnancy me. What I did notice though, is that I was having a lot harder time saying no to thoseRead more

How To Make Delicious Cold Brew Coffee

I might be a little late on the cold summer drink bandwagon. I realize that. But I’ve just discovered this concoction and I swear I’ll drink it until mid December! (I’ll report back on the validity of that statement). Now, I’ve shared a few delicious hot drinks like DIY Chai Mix and Hazelnut Mocha, butRead more

Faux Bois Cake

When we first discovered we were expecting, hubby and I had dreams of a forest themed nursery. Girl or Boy, we loved the idea of soothing green tones, natural wood and serene forest animals. (You know, until the child arrives and the whole house is thrown into chaos.) So when time came for our littleRead more

Peanut Butter S’more Cookies

I am super pleased to have another guest post by Aida today! For those of you who don’t follow me on Instagram, you might not know that I had a baby last week! I’m doing well, but definitely not up to  making something as awesome as these cookies by Aida. So I’m more than happyRead more

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Bark

I am so happy to host this amazing guest post (which of course is a sweet because I can’t possibly go a day without some decadent sugary thing these days…) from the lovely and talented Ang of Juggling Act Mama! I’m due this weekend (#babywatch2015) and Ang has been amazing volunteering to do some postsRead more

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Hi Everyone! I’m Aida from The Crafting Foodie, and I’m so excited to be sharing these Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with you today. A few months ago I made this Brown Butter Banana Toffee Cake. It was my first time baking with brown butter, and let’s just say it was revolutionary. Simply cooking meltedRead more