Blueberry Orange Smoothie

I’ll have a blue Christmas… Because of this smoothie! Well, honestly this smoothie is more purple than blue, but as it’s made with a whole cup of blueberries and blueberry yogurt, I think “blue” is still a pretty appropriate adjective! You can’t get a fresher flavor combination than blueberry and orange. The sweet flavor of…

Russian Tea Cakes (aka Mexican Wedding Cookies)

I’m quite disappointed that it has yet to snow where I live. After all, it’s already December 8th! Yet, it seems as if the weather is purposefully refusing not to cooperate. It’s barely gotten below 40°F most days, and on the days that do drop below freezing, there hasn’t been a cloud in the sky!…

Peanut Butter Apple Muffin in a Mug

I must say, mini muffins are fun, but they really don’t do it for me when it comes to breakfast. My typical morning breakfast will consist of one of three options: a bowl of Puffins cereal with frozen blueberries, peanut butter and banana overnight oats, or pancakes. However, every once in a while, I’ll find…

Candy Cane Brownies

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Well, maybe not outside, where temperatures are reaching a daily high of 68°F. However, inside my house you can bet the stockings are being hung, the lights strung up, and the Christmas tree decorated. Michael Buble’s Christmas album can be heard echoing around my house at any…

Apple Coffee Cake Muffins

Thanksgiving is upon us! What’s your favorite breakfast to enjoy Thanksgiving morning? I know everyone always says “Don’t eat breakfast, you want to save room for all the Turkey later!” but honestly, this does not work for me. If I don’t eat breakfast during the morning, no matter what event I have later, whether it’s…