more about: desserts
Make a Cake in ANY Shape You Want with Ribbon
Before we get your hopes up too far, take note that this product is still being developed on Quirky. But it’s too good not to share. And of course, the more interest surrounding the [...]
Three Pie-Making Tricks for Pi Day!
In case you were considering making a pie this evening, here’s a little more motivation. It’s Pi Day! (A little explanation on Pi Day.) To help you celebrate, here are our favorite pie-making tips, [...]
Slow-Cooker Spiced Coconut & Almond Rice Pudding from With Style and Grace
Entrees and soups aren’t the only things you can make in your slow-cooker. Take a look at this recipe from Lisa, who shares gluten-free recipes and entertaining ideas on her blog With Style and [...]
The Struggle with Sweets
I’m still struggling a bit with sweets. Somehow they crept into my diet in a big way—bigger than I thought, now that I’m keeping a food journal. It seems like every day, every night, [...]
Late-Night Snacking
Late-night snacking is one of my biggest diet devils. For some reason, about an hour after dinner, I get a little thought in my head: Hmm, something sweet would be good right now. Sometimes, [...]
5 Uses for Halloween Candy
Sugar highs. Sugar crashes. Cavities. Weight gain. There are so many good reasons not to eat all that Halloween candy today. So what to do with the pounds of candy your kids hauled in [...]
Mom’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Halloween is right around the corner, which means Thanksgiving isn’t far behind. And it’s definitely pumpkin season. So I figured it would be a good time to bake some of my mom’s crowd-pleasing pumpkin [...]
Handmade vs. Store Bought
It’s almost become ubiquitous on TV, in popular movies and books: Harried working mom doctoring some store-bought item, trying to pass it off as handmade. Whether it’s cupcakes for a school function, dessert [...]
Smart or Silly: The Split Decision Pie Plate
With the holidays rapidly approaching, we’ll all be consuming a lot more pie in the next few months. But if your family can’t decide on one flavor (cherry vs. apple or pumpkin vs. pecan) [...]
Peach Hand Pies
Can you believe I haven’t baked a pie all summer? I’ve thought about baking a lot of pies but just haven’t gotten around to it. Last weekend my parents came to visit with some [...]
