For the Fourth of July, entrees can be pretty obvious. Most people grill, so you’ve got hot dogs, hamburger, or barbecued pulled pork (if someone’s feeling adventurous). But the most fun part of any Fourth of July menu is a good patriotic dessert. Food bloggers are very creative in incorporating the American flag and/or red, white, […]
We could all use a bit of luck every now and again. That’s why I love St. Patrick’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day desserts! There’s just something about St. Paddy’s Day that makes it different from all of the other holidays. It’s happy-go-lucky and fun without having any real expectations or obligations. For instance, I […]
There’s really no better way to wake up in the morning than to the smell of pancakes or waffles. On the weekends, I am usually better about eating a good, solid breakfast, but I’ve noticed that I have a bias against desserts for breakfast. We’ve been told over and over that you should steer clear […]
When you get the craving for a taste of Italian desserts, you know that no other sweet will do. From that cool, creamy gelato, to the rich taste of cannoli, nobody makes desserts like the Italians. This list of Italian pastries and desserts will help soothe that yearning for the beautiful (and sweet) country of Italy. […]
When I was growing up, every St. Patrick’s Day, my mom would really get into the spirit of the holiday by making our dinner entirely green. She’d make some kind of green smoothie, make homemade green bread, and she once even make green scrambled eggs (Green Eggs and Ham style). Plus, it helped that I […]
There’s nothing as romantic as chocolate on Valentine’s Day! If you’re anything like me, the day after Valentine’s Day, when all of the candy goes on sale, I make a trip to the grocery store to stock up. With these 9 Decadent Chocolate Desserts for Valentine’s Day, you can woo your valentine with some of […]
Frosting is about to become very popular in the dessert world over the next few weeks. For one thing, children are starting to go back to school. This essentially means that moms everywhere will be looking for frosting recipes to decorate cupcakes for their child to bring to class, especially on birthdays. After all, if […]
Whether you’re taking time off from work for the holidays, you’re home from school for Winter Break, or you’re just enjoying some special quality time with your kids around Christmas, the best way to bond is with one of these 10 Super Easy Desserts for Winter Break. My grandma and I always made our best […]
Life is too short to eat desserts one at a time. You know how the story goes: you’ve just eaten dinner, but you still feel a little craving for something… sweet. It’s dessert time, but every dessert you see looks amazing, and the choice is just too hard to make. If you’ve ever been in […]
I spent four days in Paris a few summers ago, and the important part here is that I spent four days eating food in Paris. Of course this means I mostly ate breads and desserts (is this even optional in Paris?) and oh boy, what I wouldn’t give to go back and try them all […]
