toasted almond ice cream

We are in the hottest days of summer and what says summer more than ice cream? When Mike and I got married he introduced me to Fenton’s and their toasted almond ice cream. It’s safe to say my life has never been the same. This is Mike’s favorite ice cream flavor of all time, and it’s definitely… Continue reading toasted almond ice cream

sweet & savory crepes

Do you like crepes? They were always a big part of our family celebrations growing up. We would have Christmas crepes, Easter crepes, and birthday crepes. Of course, sometimes we would have crepes just because. As I have gotten older, crepes have continued to play a big role in my life. What can I say?… Continue reading sweet & savory crepes

customizing a store-bought cake

Our family just got back from a trip to southern California. We spent a week visiting family, running all over the Disneyland Resort, and making a quick stop at the beach. It was so much fun and what made it even more special was getting to celebrate my two oldest kiddos’ birthdays! I knew that… Continue reading customizing a store-bought cake

almond joy cupcakes

  It seems like all I do lately is make cupcake and cake versions of my favorite candies. Also, I was thinking the other day about how often I make cupcakes and how much fun it would be to own a cupcake bakery. Right? Anyway, I’m a big fan of making box mixes extra special… Continue reading almond joy cupcakes

bunny trifle for Easter dessert

What’s your go-to Easter dessert? Personally, I like something easy. And springtime makes me want all the light treats. So somehow, I started making trifles to enjoy after Easter dinner. It’s a personal challenge to try and make a different one ever year. Don’t worry, no bunnies were harmed in the making of this trifle.… Continue reading bunny trifle for Easter dessert