Tag Archives: dessert

College Football Bites Roundup

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Christina

Tomorrow marks one of my favorite days of the year! The kickoff to the college football season! Although college football officially kicked off on Thursday night, for me it doesn’t officially start until Ohio State takes the field! I am so … Continue reading →

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Peach Shortcakes with Bourbon Whipped Cream

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Christina

Here’s one dessert you’ll want to make for your Labor Day barbecue this coming weekend. A southern-style twist on everyone’s favorite peach shortcakes. Ripe peaches, bourbon whipped cream and toasted pecans sandwiched between a warm cakelike biscuit.  In one word-incredible! 🙂 Serve this … Continue reading →

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Peach Galette

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Christina

One of my favorite summer desserts to make this time of year are homemade fruit pies. But sometimes I don’t want to fuss with all the work that comes with making one from scratch. That’s when I turn to a … Continue reading →

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Dulce De Leche Cake Balls and A Cookbook Giveaway!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Christina

There’s no denying that I love desserts and sweets. I love making them, eating them and sharing them with friends and family. All of this love for making sweet and treats was recently noticed by Meghan from The Harvard Common Press. She … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Christina

Lately I have been having major cravings for peanut butter and Nutella. I have usually been able to curb my craving by dipping a few apple slices into peanut butter and then some Nutella. Well that all went out the … Continue reading →

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Flaky Peach Turnovers

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Christina

Take advantage of summer’s bounty of peaches with these flaky homemade Peach Turnovers. Stuffed with diced peaches and baked in a homemade flaky puff pastry, these  turnovers make for a perfect brunch or summer dessert. The secret to working with the homemade puff pastry … Continue reading →

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Back To School Roundup

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Christina

It’s that time of the year again! Back to School! New teachers, new friends, new clothes, new school supplies, maybe even a new school! This time of year is always so exciting not only for kids, but parents and teachers as … Continue reading →

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Nutella Creme Pies

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Christina

Here’s a chocolately spin on the classic Oatmeal Creme Pies. I personally love creme pies and feel that the only way you can make the classic even better is to mix in a hefty dose of Nutella! I am a fan … Continue reading →

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Summer Peach Cake

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Christina

With the surplus of farm fresh peaches that are available in the markets this time of year, I am always with looking for new recipes to use them in. I have actually had this recipe bookmarked for over a year. I’m … Continue reading →

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Glazed Blueberry Cake Donuts

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Christina

Well…I did it! That’s right, I made some jaw droppingly good fried doughnut just to share with you today! Well, truthfully, I made them because of this thing called pregnancy cravings. Whatever. As I have shared with you before, I have no … Continue reading →

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