Springtime Sweets: Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Although the first *official* day of Spring isn’t for another couple of weeks, I’m already dreaming of and preparing for all of the warmer weather activities and adventures, including Easter at the end of the month – which is when a big portion of my family gets together at my mom’s house for a huge […]

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Celebratory Treats: Birthday Cake Rice Cereal Bars

We’re a couple of days removed from my birthday, but I’m still feeling the love as more beautiful messages come in, more cards arrive at my apartment, and more big shows/concerts and tours by some of my favorite artists are announced for later on this year. It feels like my party is still ongoing and […]

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Festive Foodie: Chocolate-Covered Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

As I continue my holiday shopping and sort out my schedule when it comes to upcoming parties and get-togethers with friends and family (my planner is so full of stuff!) I’m also doing my best to appease my inner micro-management hostess and put together some great snacks/appetizers and desserts so that I’m not showing up […]

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Fall Foodie: Mini Pumpkin Muffins

When it comes to breakfast choices, I’m a fan of more savory options than sweet ones. That’s not to say I won’t indulge in some sugar and syrup-topped pancakes or French Toast now and then, but I typically lean towards an omelette, bacon and vegetables as my go-to. I’ve always said “I have to be […]

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Summer Sweets: Lemon-Berry Sheet Pan Trifle

Despite the fact that I’m already getting plenty of e-mails every day about Fall dΓ©cor, fragrances and recipes- it’s still very much Summer in my world- especially since most of my July was rained out! As much as I love all thinks Autumnal (we all know it’s my favorite time of year!)– I’m not ready […]

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Pizzas, Cannoli and Barbenheimer…

Although I’m scheduled to appear for Jury Duty tomorrow morning, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’ll be cancelled so that I can sleep in a little later than usual because I am completely and utterly wiped. This past weekend has been filled with great food, great movie-going experiences, and some much-needed sunshine! But it […]

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Summer Sweets: Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Bananas

Happy First (Official!) Day of Summer, everyone! Even though the forecast for the next week or so is calling for plenty of rain and more than a few scattered thunderstorms where I live- today is shaping up to be nice, warm and very sunny. It’s a fitting way to kick off the season- and I […]

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Springtime Sweets: Strawberry Half-Moon Cookies

With Memorial Day Weekend (the unofficial beginning of Summer!) coming up and my schedule still just as busy as ever with concerts, festivals, dinners and those late-Spring-cookouts with friends and family- I’ve been looking for quick and easy recipes to prepare that won’t take up too much of my in-between time but will still be […]

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