From the category archives:

Dessert

Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bars – A Healthy Treat

October 9, 2011

Everywhere you look there’s something pumpkin flavored this time of year. I’m a pumpkin lover so this works in my favor. Naturally I take advantage of the season by indulging in all things pumpkin and last night I came up with another favorite recipe to add to my collection – pumpkin bars with chocolate chunks! [...]

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Healthy No Bake Almond Cookies

August 28, 2011

I have a special treat for you all today. An incredibly delicious, healthy treat – in cookie form! I was recently pinning on Pinterest (my new favorite online pastime) when I came across a recipe that reminded me of a Peanut Butter Cookie Larabar. I knew I needed to try it right away! As it [...]

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A Different Kind of Muffin Top

July 19, 2011

Today started out hectic with an overflowing Toddy… A little muffin top action and some spilling occurred when Isaac added a tad too much water into the container. No use crying over a little bean drippage- at least we’ll have a jug of coffee concentrate ready for iced coffee tomorrow morning AND at least this [...]

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Zested Carrot Cake Cookies

June 23, 2011

Hi there! I hope you’re having a great Thursday. Since visiting the Union Square Farmers Market back in February I have been semi obsessed with finding a recipe to replicate one of the best carrot raisin cookies I’d ever tasted. I found a few recipes online and have tested a few but none hit the [...]

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Ultimate Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

May 31, 2011

I saw these vanilla wafers in Trader Joe’s this weekend and I knew instantly that I needed them. They’re like the classic Nilla wafer but with a stronger vanilla flavor and a rich buttery taste, two characteristics that the Nilla seems to be missing. TJ’s wafers have vanilla beans, natural vanilla, real sugar and butter [...]

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Nanny’s Christmas Crescent Cookies

December 19, 2010

Hi from sunny South Carolina! It’s actually quite cold, wet and windy, but luckily the condo is cozy and the resort has a nice workout area, an indoor pool and hot tub! <– Fun times ahead for sure. I mentioned my Nanny’s Christmas Crescent Cookies a few posts back and today I have the family [...]

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