This time of year is so dangerous, for my waistline that is. There’s candy, cookies and treats everywhere I look. I feel like I have to navigate the halls of my office with my head down. I don’t dare to look at any shelf, ledge or desk in fear that it will be topped with […]
I’ve been trying to watch what I eat lately, I’ve been tracking my calories and have been more adamant about working out daily. Not for any specific reason other than to just feel a bit healthier. So, of course I’ve been fantasizing about all sorts of goodies and sinfully delicious treats since I decided to […]
I was fortunate to take the trip of a lifetime to one of the most beautiful countries in the world this Spring, the wonderful and awe-inspiring Italy. As a food lover and lover of decadence in general Italy was mind-blowing for me, by far my favorite country, only second to the United States of course. […]
I’ve been told the best thing I make is Molten Chocolate Lava cakes, so every Valentine’s day that’s what I make. It’s my way of telling loved ones “I love you” without saying it. 🙂 Before I ever attempted to make this delicious masterpiece I had to satisfy my craving by ordering them when out at my favorite restaurants. […]
In my opinion, no Thanksgiving can go without the classic American dessert, apple pie. I love using the tart and crispy granny smith apples in my recipe, they hold their texture so much better in baking than the red varieties. I also like to mix it up and add fresh cranberries to my apple pies during […]
Yay! It’s Halloween weekend! I love this holiday, it’s filled with silliness, creativity, and treats! I love the buzz of energy everyone has surrounding this holiday, people are excited and aren’t drained yet (mentally, physically, or monetarily) from the holiday season. I feel bad for Valentine’s day, it really got the “short straw”, by that time […]
It seems like everyday I am faced with an important decision: to eat the cupcake/pie/brownie/(insert yummy dessert name here) or not to. Most of the time I spend an unessecary amount of time staring down the offending sweet in hopes my desire will be satisifed by a simple look which is then followed by intense mental negotiating regarding the […]
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