Cocoa Banana Rollers

This is a favorite treat at our house. It’s also a great way to use up the last of your cocoa or shredded coconut. The recipe is very simple.  Just slice, roll, and dip! Although my babies are out of preschool (still not sure how they grow so fast), these would be a fun, make-your-own snack for […]

Brownie Accessories

I’m a brownie junkie.  I can eat ’em raw, cooked, frozen, …whatever.  They’re my favorite.   This brownie habit just got worse when I found the recipe for the best fudgy brownies I’ve ever tasted.  Sometimes I even frost them with Martha’s super shiny frosting.   So, this afternoon, I checked out all-things brownie on […]

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Here’s a perfect recipe for gooey, rich chocolate syrup (without preservatives and other chemicals). This is so thick and chocolatey!  This chocolate syrup is great for making chocolate milk, topping ice cream, drizzling over Puffy German Pancakes, adding to brownie batter, or (my favorite) adding to my iced coffee! Homemade Chocolate Syrup 3/4 C Water […]

Easier Way to Seed an Avocado

The avocado seed can be such a pain to remove.  Then, once it’s out, I feel bad for just throwing it away.  I recently found an easy seed removal technique AND a way to preserve it – even how to use it in my decor as a house plant.   For the longest time, I’ve […]

Apricot Pinwheels

I’ve had this ‘thing’ for apricots lately.   Sweet with a little zip.   So, I bought a jar of apricot preserves and thought of making something sweet.   After some searching, I found this very easy, yet delicious recipe from Pepperidge Farm.   It only calls for four ingredients and ends up tasting/looking like […]

The Best Fudge Brownies Ever

Fudge brownies with a dense, chocolatey center, and a shiny top. This recipe will quickly become your ONLY brownie recipe you’ll ever make. The Pancake Princess agrees. They’re easy to make and come out ready for a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. I make these brownies way too often. […]