Popcorn Peanut Cake ~ A Guest Post By Serena of Teaspoon of Spice
Last month, I had the pleasure of introducing you to Deanna, one half of the blog Teaspoon of Spice. I mentioned then that you would soon be hearing from her co-blogger, Serena and here she is! Serena,...
View ArticleChocolate Dipped Sponge Toffee ~ A Guest Post By Anna of “Hidden Ponies”
Today I have the pleasure of hosting Anna, one half of the blog Hidden Ponies and another incredibly creative, talented participant in First On The First with Carrie and I. Anna is a wife and mother,...
View ArticlePeppermint Patties ~ #FirstOnTheFirst
This month for First on the First we did things just a little differently. Normally, we all make the same thing while putting our own personal spin on the assignment. This month Carrie and I decided we...
View ArticleTwix Muffins – #MuffinMonday
Oh yes, that’s right… Twix muffins! As in a candy bar, in your muffins. I don’t think these are breakfast muffins. They are more like dessert muffins or “I had a hard day at work” muffins. But then...
View ArticleThe Weekend Whisk – 9/15/12
Happy Saturday! I’m still reeling and full of excitement from the events of last weekend. I just can’t wait to tell you all about it! So let’s just launch right in, shall we? First, Madelyn had her...
View ArticleCoconut Almond Toffee ~ Secret Recipe Club
If you asked me a year ago when I took on my first ever attempt at any sort of candy making if I would ever do it again, I probably would have said “Not likely.” It was a fun experience but it was also...
View ArticleWilliams-Sonoma Copycat Peppermint Bark
Once winter emerges, a special treat starts popping up all over also. Peppermint bark! I love peppermint bark. What’s not to love? Smooth chocolate combined with the cool freshness of peppermint. For...
View ArticlePeppermint Meringues
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been up to my eyeballs in cookies! Tis the season, right? I love cookies just as much as the next person but sometimes you need something else to compliment that cookie...
View ArticlePeppermint Chocolate Cake
Peppermint and chocolate together are one of my favorite flavor combinations. There’s just something about smooth, velvety chocolate paired with cool, refreshing peppermint that is oh so nice....
View ArticleThe Weekend Whisk – 12/29/12
Happy Saturday! Are you all recuperated from the holidays? Hope you all had a special time filled with family, friends and happy memories were made. We had a wonderful Christmas. Honestly, this was one...
View ArticleFlorentine Brittle – #FirstOnTheFirst
When things go wrong in the kitchen sometimes you just have to adapt and overcome. Florentine cookies were one of those situations. For First on the First this month, Carrie and I decided to choose...
View ArticleCinnamon-Toasted Coconut Brigadeiros
Have you heard of or eaten brigadeiros? Until very recently I had no clue what they were. A local Brazilian restaurant near work had them on their menu and I was immediately intrigued. The owner...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Penuche Fudge
This month for First on the First, it’s all about penuche. If you’re not familiar, penuche is fudge made from only brown sugar, butter and milk. Traditionally it has no other flavorings. In the spirit...
View ArticleHomemade Candy Canes
Happy Sunday! Perhaps you’ve noticed I skipped out on The Weekend Whisk this weekend. Sorry but I’ll be back next weekend with a few pictures from my time at Mixed this past week, recipes galore and of...
View ArticleWin 3 Months Of Artisan Sweets from Treatsie!
Well, hello there! Are you just here to say “hi” to little ol’ me? Or was the allure of artisan chocolate, caramel and more? Ok, ok … I’d come for the unique, small batch candy too! You’re my kind of...
View ArticleWell, Isn’t This Lovely?
I’m about to sweeten your day! Recently I had the opportunity to try some sweet treats from The Lovely Candy Company. Their whole line is certified gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher and contains no high...
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