This moist pumpkin banana bread is spiced perfectly with ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves and covered in a decadent cinnamon glaze. This recipe has that wow factor that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. My favorite part is the surprise cinnamon and sugar layer in the middle! Because I’m not a fan of bananas, I’ll eat a …
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10 Spring Recipes You Need To Make Right Now
The weather is getting warmer in Phoenix. Whew! We had it pretty bad there for awhile. You East Coast peeps have no idea. I mean, the struggles us Arizonians go through is more than you can imagine! Don’t delete me from your life. I lived in PA for 10 years and I know how miserable …
Why You Won’t See Any Freakin’ Holiday Cookies From Me This Year
Bah humbug? No, quite the opposite. I’m really trying to feel the holiday spirit this year. Puttin’ my best slipper forward. That tingling sensation running up my spine is either the Ghost of Christmas Past showing me the way or a hairy-legged spider. Either way, I’m scared. If you like stalking me on the internet (I know …
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Gifts For Bakers That Won’t Break The Bank
We love our bakers. Your cousin, who makes the best Snickerdoodles and brings them to every gathering, if you ask real nice. Your best friend, who’s learning how to cook and makes you meals for practice. Your mom, who makes the best chocolate cake in the world galaxy universe. These people give us happiness throughout the year …
10 Holiday Salads to Lighten Up Your Feast
Gobble, gobble, ho ho. The holidays are upon us. I’m not ready for them, are you? I usually want to crawl under a rock and peek my head out in early January, but this year I’m going to try to embrace it. Let’s get holiday happy! WHOOO! Are you with me? No? Too early? You …
The Greatest Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Today’s post is going to be quick. In and out. Just as quick as I gobbled down this pie without taking enough pictures. And we’re crazy, right? We’re all running around in a frenzy trying to get everything done before we eat ourselves into a coma. Since there’s no time, I’ll hop right in to telling …
12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Haven’t Tried
Thank gawd it’s that time of year again where we get to keep the top button of our pants unbuttoned without judgment. Yesss. Sit back, relax, and let the calories multiply in our bodies. I just made some practice pumpkin pie and I think I can feel the calories doing algebra inside my stomach. Wait, no …
Mashed Butternut Squash with Cinnamon and Garlic
This roasted mashed butternut is the perfect side dish for any meal! Both sweet and savory, it’s made with cinnamon and garlic for an amazing flavor that will surprise you. With a few simple ingredients, you can make this squash recipe any time of the year. My husband was afraid to try this because he …
Easy Fancy Cupcakes
I’m throwing down the cupcake gauntlet. Who in the heyell do I think I am? But you guys, it’s true. These strawberry fudge swirled and twirled fancy cupcakes, decorated like you mean it, will turn some heads. Jaws will drop. Mouths will drool. It’ll be disgusting and you’ll love every minute of it. The frosting …
10 Fall Recipes That Will Make You Look Like A Domestic Diva
I know fall isn’t here just yet, but the retail industry shoves it down our face with Halloween candy out in mid-July, so let’s just take a big gulp of the commercialized fall Kool-Aid and rejoice. Give in to it. Sighhh in surrender. [I’m doing downward facing dog as I type this] ←skillz With school …
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Crispy Flaky Butterfinger Treats
This is going to be totally off subject but go with me on this one. I’ll get to the point. It could be awkward. Have you ever been cheated on and the cheater says “It was an accident!” Whoa. What does that mean? WHOOPSIE just accidentally fell into a compromising position! Riiight. You still with me? …
10 Gift Ideas For The Cook In Your Life
Has the cook in your life been really good this year? If you’re not sure, answer this: Without them, would you be knee-deep in frozen pizza boxes? If so, read on… To help you with your shopping research and make things easy, I’ve compiled a list of 10 gift ideas for cooks! 1. Cast Iron …