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Strawberry and Lemon Trifle

strawberry & lemon trifle

As has become a tradition around here, this weekend I made a trifle for dessert after Easter dinner. And although I am a big fan of chocolate (that might be an understatement) I again opted for a lighter, fruity version. There’s just something about a nice, fruit-filled dessert after a heavy dinner that I find […]

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Easy avocado dip. Way Better Snacks chips.

easy avocado dip and spread

Have you tried the corn tortilla chips from Way Better Snacks? I was recently sent a sample of their sweet chili variety and they were G-O-O-D; just the right amount of heat that didn’t overwhelm the overall flavor of the chip and a nice crunch. They’re a combination of sprouted ingredients and a tortilla chip […]

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s'more pancakes

s’more pancakes

We are big fans of pancakes in our house. We’re also big fans of s’mores. Chocolate, marshmallow… what’s not to like? These tasty pancakes are super simple and help fill the s’more void until summer comes and you can roast some mallows over a campfire again. Start with your favorite, basic pancake recipe. A nice […]

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grasshopper fudge

grasshopper fudge

Sometimes I sit down to write a recipe post and I can’t think of anything to say because all I can think about is eating more of whatever I’m posting about. It’s a problem. That was obviously the case with this grasshopper fudge because it is so thick and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Plus, the chocolate and […]

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mason jar pies

mason jar pies

Thanksgiving is right around the corner (literally!) and that means it’s pie season. Do you ever wonder how certain foods and flavors become associated with different holidays? Why is pie the popular dessert for Thanksgiving? Yeah, I think about random stuff like that sometimes. Anyway, I came across these adorable individual pies in half pint jars […]

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