Dessert

Sooooo… this cake feels like an end of summer party. I think it’s because of the sprinkles. And the freezing. I actually made it way way way back in August for my brother-in-law’s birthday. My family is slightly obsessed with funfetti.

My oldest son is in the 7th grade. That sounds really strange to me when I say it out loud. Because I can remember the 7th grade, and it doesn’t seem far enough away for me to have a kid that’s 12. But anyway. Andrew, my biggest little boy, is right smack in the center of …

It’s Labor Day! Let’s not work. My little boys are still sleeping and I’m curled up on my sofa, bare feet tucked beneath me, coffee in one hand, typing with the other. Chad tried to work this morning. He got out of bed, donned that familiar uniform, laced up his work boots, and headed out the door. …

The Best Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies! If you are craving chocolate chip cookies with the perfect crackled top, soft insides, and loads of chocolate chips, this recipe is IT!!  Do you want to eat one of these cookies? I do. IN FACT, I would eat this entire plate full of cookies right now if …

A simple summery tart filled with fresh blueberries, honey, and butter. This Rustic Blueberry Tart has a cornmeal crust that comes together quickly and simply. You could also use your choice of berries and fruit!  This blueberry tart is like one last hoo-rah before the summer ends.  Starting tomorrow I will be immersed in apple …

As I perch here writing about ice cream sandwiches, WISHING I had one of these fabulous minty chocolatey grasshopper ice cream thingamabobs in my posession to stick up my fingers while I one-handedly type, Chad is sleeping. Okay, he’s not just sleeping. He is hibernating. He is sprawled out, face down across the bed with …

Thick slices of bread are soaked in vanilla custard and grilled. Topped with bourbon and brown sugar peaches, this Bourbon Peach French Toast makes a great summer dessert or sweet addition to brunch. f I’m still trying to figure out if this is breakfast? Or dessert? It sort of fits into that crepes with cream …

This copycat recipe for Starbucks Double Fudge Brownies is EASILY my all-time favorite. I am notoriously fickle about brownies and these are the perfect blend of cakey and fudgey. They are rich, loaded with chocolate, and have just a hint of coffee. You’ll love ’em.  UPDATE January 2018. This brownie recipe has remained one of …

  When my boys were little bitty there were a bazillion things we did together, no shortage of games we played. They were content to color with me for hours and make a mess with the finger paints. I can remember Andrew crawling through the house with all his might and laughing hysterically at me …

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies start with a box of brownie mix! Swirled with peanut butter cheesecake and loaded with ALL the Reese’s everything.  These brownies are so good that I almost don’t quite know where to begin telling you about them. Like … I would tolerate a LOT of annoying things to enjoy a …