Midnight Dark Chocolate Truffles

Ever sneaked downstairs for a midnight snack? I still, to this day, have the most vivid memory of sneaking downstairs at night with my best friend, Phebe, in 1st grade in order to get a midnight snack. Actually, it was more like a 10 PM snack, considering we were only in 1st grade. We slid…

Banana Nut Muffin in a Mug

It’s officially below freezing here in VA. I was under the impression that it’s not actually supposed to drop below 32°F below the Mason-Dixon line before December. But apparently mother nature has another agenda here. And I’m pretty sure that agenda is to freeze my fingers off while I’m driving to school. On those chilliest…

Warm Cinnamon Apples

Snack time. Do you remember when you were a kid and would rush home after school to make yourself a quick snack? Or, maybe you arrived home from the bus stop to see your mom with a plate full of carrots and ranch, or apples and peanut butter, ready for you to munch on? Either…

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away!! As Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I know many of you may be thinking “what on earth am I going to make for my relatives?” Whether you’re in charge of bringing the rolls, or hosting the gathering and forced to whip up breakfast the next morning, Thanksgiving is most definitely…

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowls

Have you ever gone to a party and seen the cutest little desserts, party favors, or decorations and just wondered how on earth the host got it all together!? And of course, when you ask her (or him!) she usually just laughs and says “oh it was nothing!” Well let me tell you, party hosts…