That’s not REAL strawberry shortcake! I still clearly remember my then-boyfriend (now-husband!) telling me this when I described the strawberry shortcake I’d grown up with. Sliced strawberries, whipped topping (usually… [Continue Reading]
Pulled Pork – Saltgrass Style
Growing up in Oklahoma, it wasn’t too rare that travel of some kind took my family to Texas. My brother used to play competitive soccer and sometimes they attended tournaments in Dallas,… [Continue Reading]
Going Savory – Chicken Pot Pie
So the first thing that usually comes to mind when anyone says “baking” is sweets. Cookies, cakes, etc. And, as evident, I love making all those! However, I’m also a… [Continue Reading]
Cookie Cakes!
What could possibly be yummier than a cookie? A deep dish cookie! This idea came from a guest post on Handle the Heat by Danielle from Live Well Bake Often. She… [Continue Reading]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites
DISCLAIMER: There isn’t any baking involved here…but they’re so delicious! I just had to share! 😉 While browsing for baking inspiration the other day, I came across a blog entitled Handle… [Continue Reading]
Blueberry “Quick-Bread” Loaf
So! This post should have come last week (when I baked the bread), but we were too focused on eating it apparently! Anyways, you know how sometimes you want a… [Continue Reading]
Buttercream…or Butter???
This past Sunday, I got a craving for something sweet. Only problem – it was 9:00pm! Deciding that was too late to venture out to the store for anything (I… [Continue Reading]
The Magic Cookie!
When it comes to dessert, I hate to choose favorites! That being said, there is one that I always come back to. One that I have the best memories of… [Continue Reading]
Searching for Snickerdoodle
Day 1 of the yum yums quest started out promising! I decided to turn one of my favorite cookies into a cupcake – the snickerdoodle. I just love the delicate balance… [Continue Reading]
Baking for Special Diets
Something especially important in baking today is exploring ways to substitute for special diets. For example, my mom became lactose intolerant when I was in middle school – all of… [Continue Reading]