A food blog balancing sweet treats & healthy eats.
I have at times toyed with the idea of trying to lean into the whole “The Batter Thickens” theme and connecting my bakes to books I’ve read. Sort of like what Binging with Babish does with food from tv and movies. And I have done it a few times – namely with Percy Jackson. But…
I saw this “Spicy Carrot Rigatoni“ on Bon Appetit the other day, realized it was a pasta sauce made from carrots, and… For those of you who know me well, you know what I said next: Say less!!! Carrots as a pasta sauce?? With Calabrian chiles??? Come on. It was made for me. Just like…
I have been making so much with Peanut Nutella and Biscoff recently. But it’s mainly because I need to work through the jars of spreads in my pantry! I am done with the Peanut Nutella and nearly done with the Biscoff, so never fear. I will move on from these flavors soon. But I’m glad…
Peanut butter, Nutella, and Ritz crackers are an elite combination, one I mastered in the sixth grade when I had very strong after-school snack game. So, in my efforts to use Peanut Nutella in as many ways as I can think of, I figured a Ritz combination was in order. Also, because I had Ritz…
Peanut Nutella continues to be a source of inspiration. It’s like it’s calling to me from my pantry. Begging me to put it in to any bake. A banana bread muffin seems like a pretty obvious choice, admittedly. I already put peanut butter and Nutella on banana bread. Why not swirl it all together? I…
I have never really considered pie, and particularly craic pie, something in my usual baking rotation. I love baking pies, but they feel more like event bakes. Like I need an occasion to make them. But when I was asking my brother if he had any ideas for how to use Peanut Nutella, he suggested…
I got this recipe from Bon Appetit magazine. It was one of those recipes where you’re flipping through casually, and it just jumps out and forces you to pause. I ripped it out and, since my family was planning a weeklong vacation the next week, it moved straight to the top of the list. VIP…
My dad is very difficult to buy presents for. Birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day… I usually have no idea what to get him. The same goes for my mom. But, my dad is always the easiest to bake for. I know what he likes for dessert and breakfast treats; his tastes are strong and they don’t…