World’s Best Sweet Potato Fries

I feel like most of the population has the misconception that sweet potato fries are impossible to make. And if not impossible, then just generally tedious. To be honest, I had this misconception until about a week ago- when I was in the mood to try something new for dinner and decided to try my…

Back to School Series- Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bites

Here’s how my “afternoon routine” went today: I pulled into my driveway, the gravel crackling under my tires. Slamming the door, I cringed as my stomach growled audibly, attempting to reach the front door a quickly as possible before my back gave out under my 400 pound backpack. Rushing up the stairs, I dropped my…

Back to School- Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

TOMORROW IS MY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Would someone mind telling me where the summer’s gone?! Because seriously, it disappeared in the blink of an eye. With school starting tomorrow, I really need to get cracking on a few things I may or may not have pushed off until the last minute. Organizing my backpack…

Strawberry Coconut Truffles

Truffles are one of my all-time top kinds of candy. Seriously, who doesn’t like little balls of chocolate-y goodness with melt-in-your-mouth centers? Unfortunately, I usually only allow myself to enjoy truffles twice a year: once on valentines day and once on Christmas. Because, as you’re about to learn, I can’t be trusted with them. Every…

German Chocolate Cupcakes

Pecans, coconut, and chocolate are the best combination. If these cupcakes are truly “German”, not in the way French fries aren’t actually French, then I think the Germans are definitely doing something right. Because these cupcakes are divine. In addition to the the gourmet chocolate cupcakes with a light coconut undertone, the icing has the…