The bright side of life – what does that mean to you? For some, including my fiancé, it may conjure up a certain Monty Python song (thanks, honey, for getting that song stuck in my head for 3 days). While that song is performed in a tongue-in-cheek manner, it has a good point: there’s a silver lining […] Read more…
July 2013 archive
Peppermint Pattie Milkshake
My all-time most absolute favorite flavor combination is mint + chocolate. If you glance at my dessert recipes, you’ll find ample evidence: 3 kinds of mint chocolate cake pops, peppermint chocolate cupcakes, and peppermint chocolate cake. I can’t get enough, and lucky for me, International Delight has a creamer flavored with York Peppermint Patties (one […] Read more…
How to Bake Cookies in Your Car

Have you ever seen a photo like this? Someone crazy enough to try to bake on the dashboard of their car…I’ve always wondered if that really works! We’re in the middle of a major heatwave in Sacramento – it’s been over 100°F over 5 days in a row, so I figured now is a good […] Read more…