Sweets

Strawberry Shortcakes

28 May 2012

My favorite part of this time of year is an abundance of fruit. I’ve been eating several peaches a day for the last week, and I’m headed to the store shortly to load up on fruit for this week. My love of fruit, stems from growing up eating fruit for dessert. My mom could probably [...]

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Oatmeal Cream Pies

20 December 2011

How is it already Christmas week? Seriously… this year has gone by way too fast! I feel like I’ve barely set foot in the kitchen this year; let’s hope I do better in 2012 now that I’m kinda figuring out how to balance being a working mom & wife. I’ve been trying out my crock pot a [...]

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Saltine Toffee aka Christmas Crack

14 December 2011

I started making this a couple years ago. When I first heard about it, I thought the saltines were incredibly strange but they give the “toffee” a good texture and the salt from the saltines are great in contrast to the sweetness of the sugar & chocolate. Over the years this recipe got a new [...]

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

21 November 2011

I’ve been slow getting into the flow of baking with pumpkin this year. You see, its still hot in Texas! Not 100+ degrees hot anymore, Thank God! But it is going to get above 80 again today. Its Thanksgiving week; this weather is just cruel!! I’m ready for scarves and boots, and hot chocolate and [...]

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Mini Key Lime Scones

15 November 2011

A baby changes everything. I’ve always thought its a silly statement — I mean seriously, Sherlock? Of course a baby changes everything but in the best ways. It is such a blessing and honor to be a mom. I love it, more than anything! I’ve been neglecting this poor blog because when I’m not at [...]

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