• Bakery Style Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Bakery Style Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeBetterCookies #CollectiveBias #ChewyCookies​ How do you like your chocolate chip cookies? I would dare to suggest that most people like a crisp but chewy edge with a soft chewy center? This is not always easy to achieve when you’re missing…

  • 67 Unique Halloween Baking Ideas

    67 Unique Halloween Baking Ideas

    Halloween is every child and party planners favorite time of the year! Whether you’re entertaining or looking for a fun weekend activity, this roundup of unique halloween baking is sure to inspire. I reached out to the blogging community and was blown away with the number of awesome spooky creations bakers have come up with.…

  • Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Easter Treat Topping

    Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Easter Treat Topping

    This post has been sponsored by Mars Wrigley Confectionery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Easter is the perfect time to get baking and share treats! These easy chocolate cupcakes are made even better with a topping of your favorite candy. Enhance the Easter celebrations with the value you get from Mars Spring Minis…

  • 23 Adorable Easter Cookie Ideas

    23 Adorable Easter Cookie Ideas

    Nothing goes down better than a basket of cookies at an Easter gathering. I’ve reached out to my fellow bloggers to see what adorable easter cookie ideas they have for the season. From killer bunnies to hot cross cookies, here are 23 of my favorite Easter cookie recipes. Easter Bunny Cut-Out Cookies These cut-out cookies…

  • Homemade Sweet Pastry Mini Milk Tarts

    Homemade Sweet Pastry Mini Milk Tarts

    Although a traditional South African Melktert is usually served as a full size pie, there is something adorable and delicious about individually sized baked treats. I made these mini milk tarts for an event at my daughter’s school and it didn’t take long for them to disappear from the plate! For most of my twenties,…

  • Fall Flavor Tea Break: Pumpkin Scones & Maple Ginger Tea

    Fall Flavor Tea Break: Pumpkin Scones & Maple Ginger Tea

      This post is sponsored by Celestial Seasonings but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Fall is officially here, despite what the Arizona desert says! We may still be in triple figure temperatures here in Phoenix but that doesn’t stop us getting into the spirit of Fall. I may not be able to…

  • Simple Family Friendly Ham & Pea Quiche

    Simple Family Friendly Ham & Pea Quiche

    Sometimes you just can’t make it to the grocery store. But you still want to make something awesome for the family and find yourself searching through the cupboards and refrigerator. Chances are you have some deli meat, eggs, cheese, and milk already on hand. What about vegetables… got any frozen peas? In partnership with Eckrich…

  • Chocolate Zucchini Brownies with Applesauce

    Chocolate Zucchini Brownies with Applesauce

    Chocolate brownies are a favorite of mine and I’m always trying to find ways to sneak some veggies into the kids. These chocolate zucchini brownies are moist and incorporate fruit and vegetables, along with plenty of delicious chocolate. I added some dried cherries too… you can pretty much chuck anything in the mix before baking!…

  • Mini Muffin Pan Bite Size Snacks & Appetizers

    Mini Muffin Pan Bite Size Snacks & Appetizers

    Lunch boxes, toddler finger food, snacks on the go or party appetizers… mini muffin pans are the perfect size for all of the above! You can scale down nearly any sweet or savory delight, but today I’m showcasing three family-friendly recipes for mini muffin pan bite size snacks. Load the fridge with ready to go finger…

  • Fig Chia Oat Bars: All the Good Stuff with Just the Right Amount of Naughty

    Fig Chia Oat Bars: All the Good Stuff with Just the Right Amount of Naughty

    I’ve been destroying the kitchen again… I have sampled so many Fig Chia Oat Bars this week I’ve started to dream about them. But on the plus side, I’m pretty sure I’ve nailed the recipe. The whole household is loving these snack bars – well George is only 50% on board, but Arthur’s been eating his share…