I love brownies, but here’s the secret—the ones made from a box are 99% of the time better than brownies made from scratch. I know, blasphemy. So, for that reason, I rarely bake brownies unless I’m really trying to re-convince myself that they are worth my time. These non-brownies, though—aka blondies—are a nice bar that you can’t get from a shelf-stable box. They’re a bit chewy, a bit dense, and lasted only a hot second when I took them into work. Continue reading
This post is less about a recipe and more about fun. Most readers will have already made krispy treats. These are a variation of that, intended to make children (or the young at heart) smile. If you know how to make krispy treats and you have a springform pan, this should be a breeze. Continue reading
Last month I focused on strawberries, and this month it’s blueberries! I really can’t get enough of fruits and berries in the summertime. And I’m not talking about supermarket berries – I mean farmers market berries, pick-your-own berries, berries from your garden. The burst of flavor that they provide is so delicious! This month I’ve made a fresh Blueberry Marshmallow Crumb Bar. This recipe is easy to make, but most importantly – you don’t have to turn on your oven! Perfect for the steamy days of summer.
Ingredients
1 ½ c crushed graham crackers (1 sleeve)
6 T butter, melted
1 c heavy cream
1 t vanilla
12 Sweet Jumbles Blueberry Marshmallows
¼ c milk
1 pint blueberries
Instructions
Shortbread cookies are among my favorite types of cookies. Sweet but not too sweet, a great base for all kinds of flavor ideas, and rather simple. This summer I was growing Lemon Verbena in my backyard (until I killed it despite assurances that it is un-killable, but that’s another story), and I also attended a local Lavender festival which offered some inspiration for this post. Continue reading
This past Sunday I went to my local farmers market and made a beeline for “the peach guy.” I was happy to discover that not only were peaches available, but so were nectarines. They always have samples of the varieties on sale that day, and I discovered a White Nectarine that was the most delicious thing I have tasted in recent memory. Never in my life have I had such a juicy, delicious nectarine. I bought a bagful, along with a bounty of other fruits and veggies, and headed home to indulge. Continue reading
Now that summer is here, I’m fully enjoying fruits and berries. This month’s marshmallow recipe is for Marshmallow Icebox Pie.
Summer is here (well, unofficially)! Thus begins the season of less oven use, more grilling, and as many frozen desserts as possible. So, Marshmallow-Banana Popsicles are what we bring you today! Continue reading
So, you know how some months you don’t have time to do all kinds of things that you wanted to do? That was April for me. I’m not complaining though – I had a constant stream of visitors who I was so happy to see! We went to a baseball game, the symphony, the zoo, and more! So if baking and kitchen activities had to take a back seat, so be it. Continue reading
For this month’s Sweet Jumbles Marshmallow recipe, we eat…breakfast! For many of us, we try to have a moderately healthy breakfast, whether that be eggs, or yogurt, or maybe even cereal. But once in a while—on a lazy Saturday or maybe after the kids have a sleepover party, a naughty breakfast may be in order. And that is where S’Mores French Toast comes into play. Continue reading
Cold winter weekends have, if nothing else, provided the opportunity to hibernate in the house, bake, and binge on Netflix. One of my favorite fruits is the pear, so while it’s in season I happily include it in my lunch as often as possible. It was a no-brainer, then, when I came across a Pear Cake recipe. Continue reading
