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This month is national ice cream month and I knew I had to make ice cream. I love ice cream, but it doesn't love me back. I know...it's not fair! I was browsing through the July/August Eating Well Magazine and came across this easy recipe for ice cream pie. It gave a master recipe and… Continue reading Double Berry Ice Cream Pie
Today's National Donut Day! Who doesn't love a day that revolves around donuts? I have been looking for different varieties of baked donuts, there's really no end to what can be made. These donuts are delicious! I love the cinnamon bun flavor and the fact that they're glazed with a delicious vanilla cream cheese glaze.… Continue reading Cinnamon Bun Glazed Donuts
Oh how I love those little morsels of chocolate! Here's some of my favorite recipes featuring chocolate chips! What do you love about chocolate chips and what's your favorite way to use them? Black Bottom CupcakesChocolate Chip CakeChocolate Chip Pecan Pie Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
There's something about a Philly soft pretzel that can't be duplicated anywhere else. My dad would joke whenever we would see a vendor selling them on the street corner on our way to my aunt's in NJ about why the pretzels were so good in Philly - all the street pollution. Oh he was a… Continue reading It’s National Pretzel Day!
Happy Donut Day! Or is it Doughnut Day? What's your favorite donut? I'm in love with glazed sour cream donuts. I could care less about those jelly filled ones - YUCK, but a sour cream one...oh dear, my weakness! And some facts about National Donut Day...National Donut Day is on the first Friday of June… Continue reading National Donut/Doughnut Day!
I'm getting ready for fresh blueberries with this recipe. It was perfect and the cheesecake is so smooth and the crust was so buttery. Trust me, they're very addicting! I loved the addition of the orange zest in the cheesecake. And to top it off...today's National Blueberry Cheesecake Day! PERFECT!2 Tbsp sugar2 tsp cornstarch1 cup… Continue reading Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
I missed it!!!! I had made a note to blog about this yesterday, but somewhere in the mess of my desk, I lost the note! I guess I should start using the sticky note app on my computer! So let's pretend today really isn't Thursday, it's still Wednesday and we can celebrate EAT WHATEVER YOU… Continue reading Eat Whatever You Want Day
I was hoping to have a new post for you, but the time got away from me. Seriously, how is it already May 5th? This year is already flying by....and it needs to SLOW down!!!! I have one new recipe I'm trying out tonight, although it's not Mexican, but it sure sounds delicious. Anyways...here's some… Continue reading Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Happy National Pretzel Day! MMM...pretzels are my guilty pleasure. That dough, warm, salty goodness with spicy brown mustard...YUM!!Growing up in the suburbs of Philly, I learned that pretzels are somewhat of a big deal! Whenever we'd go to visit my aunt in South Jersey, we'd always have to drive past my dad's old house and… Continue reading National Pretzel Day
Happy Garlic Day! I'm a big fan of garlic and I use it a lot in my cooking. There's report after report of how garlic is good for you and is nothing short of a wonder herb. You mean the thing that can ward off vampire is really good for you?!!? Just kidding, just needed… Continue reading Garlic
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