Instant flashback. You know you love a good Rice Krispies Treat (or ten). One of those classic snacks that you can’t stop eating, and will never stop loving, I decided to try to squish it into the ever-so-popular, slightly more delicate, macaron. Rustic and absolutely delicious– Rice Krispies Treat Macarons have arrived.
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Pineapple Chili’d Ginger Cream Pops
Summer loving’, had me a blaaaaast. Summer lovin’, happened so faaaaast. Made some ‘sicles, cute as can be! Summer. Popsicles. ‘Nough said! — Pineapple Chili’d Ginger Pops for a summer chill and twist. These ain’t yo’ momma’s pops.
Tequila Lime Watermelon Sorbet
Summer is for swimming, parks, attempting to garden, exploring. Oh. And tequila. It’s for tequila. I’m using a sweet and tart (not to be confused with Sweet Tarts… but don’t steal that idea from me!) tequila lime spiked simple syrup to bring new life into one of the summer’s most famous fruits– Tequila Lime…
Babka Twist Doughnuts
We’re going to have a bit of a come-to-Jesus moment here right now. Baking can be one of the most frustrating hobbies to take up. There will be times when everything works out beautifully, the results look flawless, those danishes taste just like you walked them out of a bakery with your wooden shoes clanking…
Blackberry Jammin’ Gin Cocktail + GIVEAWAY
Summer is certainly in full swing here in Nashville. Blazing hot, bipolar weather that provides the perfect opportunity to have a drink. Beautiful out? Have a drink. Almost snowing the next day? Cozy up with a drink. Lemon essence, fresh herb, mint back notes. I’m not describing wine here, but instead my new favorite…
Berry Crumble Bars
Diets are totally overrated, y’all. It’s summer. Time for me to get that bikini body back, ya know? Well…. about that. I’m a strong believer that balance is what makes success. Have some spinach (on a pizza). Whole grain brown rice (fried, obv). Steamed broccoli… covered in cheese sauce. See– balanced. During my balancing…
Frozen Peach Basil Daiquiri
Spring is in the air. You know what that means– Fresh herbs, great market produce, festivals full of unique food items from every fruit you could imagine. Soon enough, one of my all-time favorite will be dropping from their trees– Peaches! My take on the best way to use up some of those frozen peaches…
Drunken Pecan Crème Caramel
Crème brûlée, pots de crème, flan, crème caramel. They’re all just perfect. Slightly sweetened, soft-baked cream base, some with the addition of a sugar crunch, some with a warm caramel blanket. Here’s our favorite take– Drunken Pecan Crème Caramel— Artisan pecan liqueur, vanilla-bean cream base with a thin layer of darkened homemade caramel…
Mini Carrot Cake Doughnuts
Miniature desserts are just the best. Betchya can’t eat just one? Bet you’re right! Because, why would you? When they are small it’s perfectly acceptable to eat 3… or 4… or 10. Mini Carrot Cake Doughnuts with Cream Cheese Glaze & Toasted Sweetened Coconut.
Apple Havarti Beignets
I almost feel like this post doesn’t even need any words. The pictures seem to be enough eye-candy on their own. Cloud-like, fluffy fried dough covered in sweet, sweet mounds of powdered sugar. Some cinnamon-sugar apples and a bit of creamy, buttery havarti makes for a delicious twist on these classic favorites. — Apple…