Homemade Nesquik

Who knew it was this easy?  I’ve been buying Nesquik (or Nestle Quik for old school readers) for years and recently checked the ingredients.  Once again, I’m left thinking, “There has to be a way I can make a copycat version at home without the additives”.  From the ingredient list, I found it contains three […]

Pumpkin Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Pumpkin Coconut Muffins with Chocolate Chips are just what I was craving in this cooler weather.  As soon as the weather starts to change, I love to fill my kitchen with pumpkin spice scent from my oven.  It’s so warming and inviting and it tends to linger for a few days after baking. This post contains […]

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 […]

Everything Smurfy

Smurfs are back!  It’s so exciting to share them with my kiddos.  Many a Saturday morning was spent singing “la LA la la la la LA la la la la” Smurf stuff is popping up everywhere.  Check out what I found…   Smurf Bento.  Do I see blue rice?  Love it! source Homemade Papa Smurf […]