A little sweet, a little salty and oh so creamy, this caramel milkshake is my latest drink obsession! I can honestly say this summer has been the busiest of them all. Few months ago I was so looking forward to summer to lay back and relax and now, that summer is coming to an end…
Frozen chocolate coffee delight
Summer vacation may and may not be a mom’s favorite time of the year. It’s a decision that most likely changes every day. But what doesn’t changes is the joy of an upcoming family trip. The months of waiting, the weeks of planning, the days of packing. The research, the reservations, more research. Shopping for new comfortable…
Iced coffee floats
Floats are synonymous with summer vacation and with the temperatures getting hotter and summer quickly approaching I thought it would be fun to put a twist on a childhood sweet treat – a grown up version of ice-cream floats! I love coffee! Sip on it. Bake with it. Iced. Frozen. In a cupcake. For breakfast. I…
Iced coffee
Cool down with this easy to make iced coffee! Comes together in 5 minutes tops! 4 more weeks of school and I’m already in panic mode. It’s not the “how will I keep my kid entertained all summer” that stresses me out but ALL the activities that are scheduled in the next couple of weeks….
(Double the mint) Peppermint patty cookies
Melt in your mouth delicious, incredibly addicting, these soft peppermint patty cookies have a minty chocolaty surprise in every bite. Mint and chocolate has been my husband’s favorite combo for as long as I know him. Although he has not refused any other chocolate treats, I know a refreshing minty chocolaty treat is what makes…
Fudgy brownies with candy cane frosting
No one can resist these easy-to-make extra fudgy brownies topped with a generous amount of candy cane frosting. The perfect excuse to use those extra candy canes. There’s no surprise Christmas is my favorite time of the year. The smell of fresh tree, the hot cocoa, the lights, the presents but above all the candy cane!…
Double peppermint cupcakes
Get into the holiday spirit with these festive double peppermint cupcakes. Peppermint exact and peppermint creamer are used both in the cupcake batter and frosting for a double peppermint dose! I love cupcakes. If I have to choose between a cupcake and a cake, I choose the cupcake. It’s easier to make, easier to take…
Grated chocolate coconut cake with chocolate ganache recipe
If you like chocolate and coconut together, you’re going love this easy to make chocolate coconut cake topped with silky chocolate ganache and toasted coconut flakes! I’m often asked what’s my favorite chocolate combo. Pretty much the answer depends on what i may craving at that moment. Peanut butter, caramel, classic vanilla or a touch…
Chocolate chip amaretto cake
A delightfully decadent dessert, this chocolate chip amaretto cake is super soft and tender and is bursting with almond flavors from both the almond paste and amaretto creamer. I used to be terrified of bundt cakes. Yeast bread? Bring it on! 3 layer cake? Piece of cake! Bundt cake? How about cookies or cheesecake instead?…
Cinnamon loaf cake
Sweet, buttery and bursting with cinnamon flavors, this cinnamon loaf cake if fabulous with a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon! August is already here and before we know it fall has arrived. I don’t know about your corner of the woods, but in my area the summer was good to us. The temperature only…
Black and red raspberry vanilla scones
Delicate and sweet, these vanilla scones with lots of black and red specks from the fresh raspberries are a great treat for breakfast or with a cup of tea in the afternoon. Scones are one of my favorite weekend morning treat. Although I do love a good donut or a muffin with my cup of…
Frozen caramel macchiato coffee
I live on coffee! I confessed a few times and most likely will tell you a few more times. But what I haven’t told you before is that I never drink hot coffee. I just can not. For me coffee has to be at room temperature, cold or even better iced! But can you blame…