I live in a very tiny apartment/studio here in LA. It’s a mix between a bachelor and one bedroom and despite the fact that I am convinced I am living in Hades, this place was not equipped with air conditioning. Why that is, is beyond me but we have a window unit that lovingly blows…
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Taco “Ice Cream” Cones
With all this posting of ice cream here and here, how about making dinner look like dessert with Taco “Ice Cream” Cones? Because sometimes you need a savory treat in the form of a sweet one. Besides, what kid wouldn’t want a taco that looks like ice cream? Well, really I am sure they would…
Tropical Papaya Gelato
Talk about a home delivery that I love to see on my doorstep: A box full of high-quality, freshly picked, tree-ripened strawberry papayas straight from Jamaica from Martha’s Best. These papayas are beyond good. I had to quickly make this Tropical Papaya Gelato because I was tempted to eat every papaya in the box as…
S’mores Chocolate Bark
It’s hunting season for S’Mores and instead of doing the same ol’, same ol’ I thought Fork & Beans needed a fun new twist on a classic summertime treat, using Enjoy Life chocolate chips, the ONLY brand of chocolate I use and love–(and I’m not just saying that. Go back to some of the first posts here…
Volcano Brownie Bites
Got a dinosaur lover in the house? About to throw a party and are at a loss as to what allergen-friendly fun treats you can serve them up? How about you make these ooey-gooey, gluten, egg, and dairy free Volcano Brownie Bites (dinosaurs not included). Not only are they easy to make and come…
No Bake Oyster Cookies
In order to pave the way for the mermaids to come this summer, you must set the scene full of ocean-themed snacks and treats. That is why I made a fruit basket from an orange, filling it with tons of fresh summery fruits as well as making these No Bake Oyster Cookies with a gluten…
Donut Cookies
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear donuts, happy birthday to YOU! Have you heard? Today is National Donut Day and all I need is a candle made out of a maple bar. Ooey-gooey frosting dripping down and coated with sprinkle but instead I present to you cookies. Donut Cookies, that is. Just…
