Lemon-Soaked Berry Cake

The pops of blueberry in this super moist cake make this the perfect treat for Spring!   I’ve made many blueberry muffins and cakes.  But… This is the first time I’ve soaked the cake with lemon and  WOW, what a difference!  Lemon-Soaked Berry Cake 3 C Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 […]

Dreamy Spring Cupcakes

Spring is here!       I’m loving the gorgeous  greens, pinks, and purples  popping up everywhere.       It’s been very inspiring to bake something sweet.       I came up with this brown sugar cake recipe  and topped it with maple buttercream.     It sings S P R I N G! […]

Sea Salt Caramels

homemade sea salt caramels from sugar bananas

Deep breath – I’m about to share one of my MOST FAVORITE recipes EVER!  Homemade Sea Salt Caramels!! They’re oh so very addicting and I don’t mean that lightly.  Once made, this barely lasts a full day around here.  It’s just something about the sea salt, sugar, and cream. A little background – So there […]

Cookie “Wings”

cookie cutter mug wings

I’ve found one of the most adorable treats.  They’re mug-hugging cookie wings made with a special, yet super simple cookie cutter.  Who doesn’t love a sweet treat along with their coffee or tea?  When I saw these, I thought they’d be perfect for a holiday party or even a shower. This post contains affiliate links […]

Kids + Youtube

So I’m almost back to regular life – I’m recovering from a very painful herniated disc. I’ve been through this before but this time my sciatic nerve is being crunched. YEOUTCH! It’s a slooooow healing process.  But, I had the cortisone injection and it seems to be helping.   There should be a rule somewhere that moms […]

Homemade Graham Crackers

Since its the time of year for making memories with gingerbread houses, I’m sharing an excellent recipe for homemade graham crackers.  This dough is so versatile and easy to shape into walls and roof pieces to make the perfect gingerbread house of any size.  Merry Christmas! So, what did I do with those soft, sweet, […]