I love coffee (especially espresso drinks–vanilla and caramel lattés are a fav!), so when Torani asked me to review two of their holiday syrups as part of the She Speaks Blogger Society, I jumped at the opportunity! I was sent Torani Vanilla Bean and Torani Pumpkin Pie syrups…and yummy they were! I played barista as [Continue Reading…]
Freezer Cooking: A New Way of Life!
Friends, I have seen the light. Who knew that freezer cooking (preparing meals, freezing them for later, and cooking them when the time comes) was so cheap and so easy? Dinner on a nightly basis usually goes something like this…me realizing I’m hungry…checking the pantry…checking the fridge…checking the pantry…not wanting anything I have…checking the fridge…getting [Continue Reading…]
Delicious Bacon-Cheddar-Ranch Pull Apart Bread
Get ready for your mind to be blown. This may be one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made–and also one of the most delicious! It would be fantastic for a quick appetizer or game day snack! I originally found this recipe on Plain Chicken. What you’ll need {Ingredients}: An unsliced loaf of bread Bag [Continue Reading…]
The Best Cake You’ll Ever Taste
Ever heard of Coca-Cola Cake? No? You’re missing out. Big time. This may be the most delicious dessert I’ve ever tasted. Basically a decadent chocolate cake with a warm sugary glaze. Not a Coke lover? Try it anyway…it doesn’t have a strong Coke flavor! It is fan-freaking-tastic. I originally found this recipe on Pinterest from [Continue Reading…]
Mexican “Lasagna” Recipe
I saw a recipe on Pinterest a few weeks ago that I just had to try! It’s originally from Two Maids a Milking; this is a link to the original recipe. Here’s what you’ll need… Nacho cheese Doritos 1 lb. ground beef Pillsbury crescent rolls 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can of tomato sauce [Continue Reading…]
Minny’s Chocolate Pie (Recipe Used in The Help Movie)
Ever since I read The Help by Kathryn Stockett (and later watched the movie), I’ve wanted to try chocolate pie, like the one Minny bakes in the book. Not with the terrible awful–but the original, chocolate one sans, ahem, the added “ingredient.” Don’t know what I’m talking about? Read the book. Then watch the movie. [Continue Reading…]
How To Make Beautiful Rainbow Cupcakes
Cool, right? Not only are these beautiful little nuggets of color perfect for a wide variety of occasions, they are super yummy too! I made them the other day with my cousin Claire, who is a very photogenic baker. 🙂 Maybe we’ll open up a bakery one day…Blair & Claire…could be really cute! Anyway, here’s [Continue Reading…]
How to Make Sweet Tea in a Coffee Maker
A long time ago, my aunt taught me how to make sweet tea in a coffee pot. It’s something that I use often (so much easier than making it on the stove top in my opinion!), and it tastes just as delicious as making it the old-fashioned way. Here’s what you’ll need: a coffee pot, [Continue Reading…]
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