Month: January 2014

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

It was requested that I bring something with chocolate into work. Something with chocolate but without peanut butter… weird, I know, because peanut butter and chocolate is the ultimate pairing but that was the request. I thought of making a cheesecake or brownies or chocolate 

Peach Mimosa

Peach Mimosa

Guys…I’m cold. I know it’s not as cold here as that whole “Polar Vortex” thing back East I keep hearing about, but…I’m still cold. And I don’t remember the last time I saw the sun. Boise is in a valley and keeps getting these inversion 

Acai Smoothie

Acai Smoothie

It’s official, I’m an adult. I got a Sonicare for Christmas. It was seriously the only thing I wanted. You know you are getting older when your wish list is created for practicality reasons. And although I would have been very content with just my toothbrush, I also got a blender. I know what you’re thinking but, I didn’t just get any blender. My parents surprised me with a Ninja!! If you don’t know what a Ninja is, check this out. It’s a mighty, high powered, ultra sleek, super cool blender/food processor/mixer all in one. I’m still reading the manual to learn all it’s features. Coolest. Gadget. Ever.

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Is anyone else addicted to Pinterest? You’d think after all this time the novelty would have worn off…nope! I can still can spend hours just browsing. It has so many fun and clever and cute ideas for baking! There are pins and pins of gorgeous, 

Baked Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

Baked Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

Valentine’s Day is coming up and nothing says “I love you” quite like a doughnut. Well, that’s not true but, I would take a good old-fashioned doughnut over a box of chocolate any day. I mean, seriously, what is not to love about a doughnut?!?

Monthly Musings: Stephanie

Monthly Musings: Stephanie

While we did start this blog mainly for sharing our baking adventures, a lot happens in our lives outside of the kitchen! Kelly and I will each be posting a Monthly Musing to discuss…whatever we feel like! It could be book reviews, new music we’re listening to, a TV show we’re obsessed with…anything that’s been on our mind that month.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Decadent

Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Decadent

In my quest to find the best chocolate chip cookie recipe (read about it here!), my cousin and I experimented with these. Because what is better than a classic chocolate chip cookie? A classic chocolate chip cookie with miniature Reese’s!