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Erika’s Hello Dolly Cookies

May 17, 2013   Kristen   2 Comments
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Here’s a sweet and seriously easy recipe from the momma who brought you the (infamous) OMG Brownies, my good friend Erika!  Erika baked these chewy, chocolatey bars/cookies when I was in the midst of my 6 week Nutritarian program–so all I could do was to take pictures (while incessantly sniffing them) and watch my son

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How to Make Cuban Guava and Cheese Pastelitos

April 26, 2013   Kristen   No comments
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Having made this recipe three times now and have adjusted the recipe to be as close to the original bakery fare as I can remember.  After using both the highly processed Pepperidge Farms dough and the whole-food (expensive) alternative, Defour dough, I sadly have to say that the extra chemicals yield a slightly better result. 

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Peeps Watching

March 23, 2013   Kristen   1 Comment
As if PEEPS needed to be any more sugary!

Fluffy animal-shaped marshmallows bedazzled with artificially-colored sugar crystals?!  Hells yes, I’m a sucker for PEEPS!  As a kid, I would eat an entire tray of them straight out of my Easter basket, forget the chocolate bunny!  If it’s true that we eat with our eyes then it’s no wonder these were my favorite Springtime treats!

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Sweet Pistachio Muffins with Sugar Crust

March 17, 2013   Kristen   5 Comments
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Recent studies have shown that pistachios in particular significantly reduced levels of LDL cholesterol while increasing antioxidant levels in blood serum.  This wonder food, in its un-salted and dry-roasted state, has also been shown to prevent any addition of unwanted fats and additional sodium in the diet that may adversely affect cardiac health and increase

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St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

March 16, 2013   Kristen   No comments
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Here’s a beautiful and simple St. Patrick’s Day treat that is easy to make and is sure to get lots of praise after a generous helping of Guiness Beef Stew! INSTRUCTIONS: Just dip your super-sweet, stem-on strawberries in your favorite dark chocolate.  Any easy (no-double-broiler-needed) method is to place your chocolate chips in a micro-wave

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Susie Cake’s Beautiful Cookies

February 01, 2013   Kristen   3 Comments
Copy-Cat Susie Cake's Cute Valentine cut-out Cookie Sandwiches and pay WAY less than $3 a cookie!

Even though I’m on a major diet (much more to come on that), I couldn’t resist being within 2 miles of one of my favorite Bay Area bakeries: Susie Cakes.  From the retro decor to the friendly staffers, Susie Cakes is a bakery must-visit when you’re in San Francisco, Menlo Park, or one of their

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Grandma Shirley’s Butter Ball Cookies

December 23, 2012   Kristen   10 Comments
Grandma liked to make her Butter Balls look more festive by sprinkling them with red or green sugars and placing them in cupcake liners.

I lost my Grandma earlier this year.  I have never missed her more than this first holiday season without her here.  This past Thursday would have been her 86th birthday.  There was no better way for me to celebrate my Grandma’s birthday than to make her signature holiday cookies, and, most importantly, share them with

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Christmas Sugar Cookies

December 03, 2012   Kristen   7 Comments
Un-iced sugar cookies are just as good!

I also cut out a small sugar cookie village (since I’ve been obsessed with old vintage glitter “Putz” houses from the 40′s and 50′s).  I didn’t have house-shaped cookie cutters but I free-handed some simple silhouettes and added a steeple on one to make a church.  I thought these came out beautifully with the snow-covered

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Thankful for Thanksgiving Cupcakes!

November 20, 2012   Kristen   1 Comment
These gold-dusted fondant leaves add sparkle and interest to your standard pumpkin cupcakes!

FONDANT LEAVES:  These gold-dusted fondant leaves from TierneysToppers add sparkle and interest to your standard pumpkin cupcakes!  Nothing new here, all you need is some nifty pre-rolled fondant, a leaf-shaped cookie cutter and some golden edible glitter dust!  Or simply click and buy! PRESSED-SUGAR ACORNS:  These delightfully festive pressed-sugar acorns can be scored at sweetestelle for

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Thanksgiving InsPIEration

November 05, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
Create a pumpkin masterpiece by garnishing it with a mixed nut brittle. Warning: you may need to arrange for a plain version for the kiddos!

It’s pretty much a given that a pumpkin pie will make its appearance on your Thanksgiving spread.  Let’s just say pumpkin pie is not the sexiest dessert on the Thanksgiving menu.  While it may not get the “ooohs” and “ahhhs” of say a triple chocolate cheesecake with doulce de leche crème fraîche, it is guaranteed

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Halloween Cookie & Treat Ideas

October 28, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
Make a batch of your favorite Christmas sugar cookies into a BOO-tiful Halloween treat!

Cookies aren’t just for Christmas anymore!  Show off your spooky side this year by baking a batch of Halloween-inspired cookies.  Perfect for party guests or as a surprise dessert in your kiddies’ lunchbox, these cookie ideas are easy while looking festive and delicious! SUGAR COOKIE GHOSTS Take your favorite sugar cookie recipe from Christmas and

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Candy Corn Cupcake Recipe

September 19, 2012   Kristen   5 Comments
These cupcakes are so pretty you'll want to make sure to bake them in a white cupcake liner.

Being that I’m a Halloween junkie, here is an awesomely simple cupcake recipe a good month-and-a-half in advance!  What could be more simple than using your favorite white boxed cake mix and frosting?  So, you have no excuses this year, you MUST throw your kiddies a super-fabulous Halloween party!  This is the perfect child-friendly cupcake

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Baby Shower Cake Pops

July 10, 2012   Kristen   5 Comments
Cake pops are the perfect dessert or take-home treat for a baby shower! Try this strawberry cake pop recipe for a baby girl's shower!

Are you planning a baby shower for a special Momma-to-be?  Wondering what to do for the cake or take-home treat?  Well, if you’re the do-it-yourself type, then here’s the perfect baby shower idea for you!  Make cake pops!   Yes, these little chocolate-covered bites of cake are made super-cute by popping them on a stick ,

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Strawberry Cake Pops

July 08, 2012   Kristen   11 Comments
Using neon sprinkles make these strawberry pops POP! These would be perfect for a girl's pirthday party or a baby shower!

I don’t know why I haven’t made cake pops before?!  I guess I’m pretty darn late to the “pop” craze, choosing to stick with cupcakes instead!  But better late than never!  Here is my super easy cake pop recipe for anyone out there feeling a little bit intimidated by these chocolate-dipped confections. What I love

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Strawberry Cake Redux

July 06, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
By adding extra liquid and switching to real butter I took my grandma's cake to the next level!

This is, hands down, my favorite strawberry cake recipe, and it is a family heirloom because it was passed down by my Grandma Shirley.  Well, I’ve finally found the courage to slightly tweak her recipe after all of these years of following it to the “t.”  I’m happy to report that it’s even better than

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