Pin It Sometimes, a girl needs a brownie. Sometimes, a girl needs a brownie topped with ice cream, and toasted coconut, and more chocolate in syrup form. Yes, sometimes, this is a need. A need I say! (Ahem.) When I say Nigella’s Flourless Chocolate Brownie from Nigella Express (a cookbook, by the way, you should check out) I knew I had to try it continue reading …
Pin It For the past few weeks we’ve been cutting back on grains after my friend Carrie, from Deliciously Organic, shared her story of going grain-free with me. Not carb-free mind you, grain-free. While I’m not schooled in all the full benefits yet, I’ve definitely seen an increase in my energy level and seem to be sleeping more soundly too. You’ll find more helpful continue reading …
It’s funny how the mind works, or at least my mind. For example, years upon years (actually up until I googled it a few minutes ago) it didn’t occur to me that Peppermint Patties were named because of their shape, instead of after a person named Patty. I think Charlie Brown threw me off a bit. I was like, “I’m not sure who continue reading …
Holidays are meant to be a time for spending with friends and family, but sometimes the hustle and bustle of all the planning, cooking, shopping, and driving to and fro gets in the way of really being able to visit and relax. I’m hoping this holiday season will be different, and I think it can with a little planning, a little of politely saying continue reading …
Pin It As far as candy goes, is there anything better than a caramel, chocolate, and nuts combo? I think not. So when I found this recipe for Turtle Candies in my Aunt Carole’s cookbook I had to stop all manner of housework, to try it out. Laundry must wait for things like this. Unfortunately, it didn’t have to wait too long because with continue reading …
