Spicy Smiles Heading over to Nana and Poppop’s house for brunch was a weekly occurrence when I was growing up. There was always a deli spread brought in, but desserts were almost always homemade and comforting (think rice pudding, butter cookies.) Then, there was this oddball ‘cookie’ that … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate Pudding Chocolate Pudding was one of my first posts back in 2011, way before I knew a thing or two about photography or videos. This is one of my favorite recipes and I, therefore, simply had to update it with new pictures and a video to show you just how easy Chocolate Pudding is to … [Read more...]
Ginger Pecan Scones
Ginger Pecan Scones I only knew one thing about Ginger when I was growing up. She, along with MaryAnn, the Professor, and a couple other people were stranded on Gilligan’s Island. Although, I suppose had I known about the edible ginger at that time, it too would have been stranded, this time in … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownies
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownies Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownies will evoke these responses - “This is sick!” “I hate you!” “OH MY GOD!” “Seriously?!?” I knew I had stumbled upon an incredible brownie when all my friends gave me feedback like this. Funny thing was that I felt the exact … [Read more...]
Coconut Cheesecake
Coconut Cheesecake Growing up I knew of only one kind of cheesecake. It was a delicious cheesecake that my paternal grandmother would make us that had a graham cracker crust on the bottom, sides and top; pretty unique I thought. As an adult, I realized that there are all kinds and styles of … [Read more...]
Shake Shack
More Concrete, Please! What do you think of when you hear the words “concrete,” “shack,” “shake” or “shark attack?” If you are like me, you probably are not thinking, “gotta have those.” Boy, were we wrong. I know Danny Meyer has the magic touch when it comes to restaurants, but a burger joint … [Read more...]