• brunch review: penn commons;

    January 6, 2017

    After a boozy brunch for New Year’s Eve, what do you need?  That’s right–a boozy brunch for New Year’s Day!  Obviously.  Since both Tyler and I had some friends visiting for our New Year’s Eve party, we wanted to take…

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  • brunch burger bombs;

    January 4, 2017

    Other than the Apple French Toast, and the Egg Casserole that my friends brought to our New Year’s Eve party, I think these brunch burger bombs were the star of the show!  They came about as I was trying to…

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  • maple bacon jam;

    January 2, 2017

    Has anyone else seen these strange savory “jams” that are a thing now?  I won’t lie, I still think they’re a little strange. Delicious yes, strange, also yes. But I’m a fan!  Especially of anything bacon.  And since maple bacon…

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  • shrimp scampi;

    December 30, 2016

    Buttery, garlic shrimp over a bed of buttery garlic pasta!  And this is even a fairly simple recipe!  Perfect for when you need to throw together a meal for the family when you’re prepping and running around to New Year’s…

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  • potato pancakes;

    December 28, 2016

    POH-TAY-TOH.  If you know me, you surely know that I’m a carb person.  Like if I could, my entire being would be made out of carbs.  And chocolate.  So being able to whip these potato pancakes (by cooktoria) up at home…

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  • candy shop truffles;

    December 25, 2016

    Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays) to all!  And to all a good–and chocolately night!  Let’s end my truffle mini-series with a wrap-up, so you (and I) can find all these delicious yummies next year~!  I’ve included the recipe card for…

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  • caramel truffles;

    December 23, 2016

    Buttery soft caramels wrapped in chocolate!  Literally, what more could you want out of life?  I actually won’t be sharing my caramel recipe today–it’s a long recipe that comes out only for special occasions!  Plus you need some specialized equipment,…

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  • dulche de leche cups;

    December 21, 2016

    I pretty much only make “candies” for holidays.  Typically they take a lot of work, and specialized equipment.  I’ve slowly been building up my arsenal, and I actually just broke out these silicone molds for the first time!  I got them from…

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  • orange truffles;

    December 16, 2016

    Orange orange orange!  This was one of the first recipes that made me think I could make “fancy” truffles, and by that I mean coated truffles as opposed to the more homemade style that’s a firm ganache rolled in cocoa…

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  • candied orange peel;

    December 14, 2016

    Have you ever had candied orange peels?  They’re chewy and oh so orange-y, and perfect little strips to snack on when you want to be bad. I feel that they’re an indulgence best nibbled on.  I’m never going to shove a…

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  • matcha white chocolate truffles;

    December 12, 2016

    Let’s kick off chocolate truffle season!  I have big plans for this season, because I have some tried and true truffles and I want to try out some new recipes!  Plus I have various molds, so I’m actually looking to make assortments…

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  • apple pie moonshine;

    December 9, 2016

    Yup, I said it.  Apple. Pie. Moonshine.  I’m putting this warning up-front and center: BE CAREFUL.  THIS STUFF DOES NOT TASTE LIKE ALCOHOL.  In the best way possible.  It’s made with spyritus vodka, which is about the most alcoholic thing you can…

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