Tweet Summer has begun with a bang here – it already hit 100°F over the weekend. Clearly, trips to the lake, BBQs, and frozen treats are in order. There’s nothing better than a lazy summer weekend by the water with a frosty drink or refreshing popsicle in hand. Now, combine cocktails + popsicles (does “poptails” [...]

TweetHomemade S’mores Cupcakes We’re heading into Memorial Day Weekend, which I see as the kick-off for summer. It’s time for BBQs, camping, going to the lake, and laying pool side. I actually went to my first BBQ a couple of months ago (hello, lovely California weather!), and when I was asked to bring a dessert, [...]

Tweet It’s been a while since I’ve had time to blog, but I couldn’t wait any longer to share this with you. Have you ever had marshmallow creme? This awesome stuff is like fluffy, spreadable marshmallow. You can sandwich it between cookies, use it in s’mores, spread it on a cupcake…   or just lick [...]

TweetTime to usher in spring and summer time with some Salted Caramel Mocha Frozen Yogurt! A few weeks ago I polled all my Facebook fans with a simple fill in the blank sentence: My favorite ice cream flavor is ___________! I got 60 responses, from the classic, simple vanilla to more complex flavors like fig and orange custard [...]

Tweet Hummus is one of my go-tos when I want a great snack. It’s healthy, tasty, and filling, plus it goes so well with so many things – veggies, pita bread, crackers, tortilla chips…the list goes on. I bake so much that I need regular breaks from sugar and make sure to eat healthy things [...]