Sometimes the simple things are just in order. Everybody knows that Valentine’s Day is the holiday of chocolate,so these spoons fit perfectly into the categories of: Simple. Chocolate-y. Romantic. {A fancier way to make a cup of hot chocolate} Perfect to romantically serve to your loved one while you snuggle with each other next to…
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Graham Cracker Sandwiches
If there is one thing I am certain about, it is that there is no certainty in this life. It is inevitable that things must constantly be in the stage of evolution. Think about it: We are not meant to be little babies for the entirety of our lives. {though we can argue some might…
Seedless Watermelon Hard Candies
Having a blog can be a lot of work. {Especially for someone like me who pours her heart into the things she loves} …and this blog is definitely something I love. I can easily put 30 hours a week into this. Part because I am crazy. Part because this is my passion. Part because I…
Homemade Candy Buttons
So yesterday I paid an overdue visit to the mall. {And by overdue, I mean it’s been about a week}. So yes, there I was at the mall, browsing through several stores and this thought overwhelmingly hit me: My God, do these stores just suck! Now friends, this isn’t the first time I have thought this,…
Vegan Marshmallow Hearts
It’s that time again! Holiday-themed food time. {applause} And what better way to kick off our month of Valentine’s Day treats than to make homemade candy?! I never thought making candy would be so fulfilling to my soul. But I spent almost 4 hours in the kitchen yesterday making candy with the biggest smile on my…
Cookbooks and Cookies
I’m currently having a love affair with my cookbooks. In fact, since Greg has been gone, I have a pile cozily lying next to me on my bed. I even just bought a professional pastry chef book this week. No seriously. This book is no joke. Like 4″ thick no joke. It lies in Greg’s spot for the…
Gluten-free Vegan Sugar-Coated Donuts
Gluten-Free Vegan Sugar-Coated Donuts Last night, I was caught watching the OWN station on television. I don’t usually make a habit of it typically but there was something about the Jane Fonda interview that rapidly caught my attention. It touched my heart deeply, partly because I empathized a lot of what she was saying. But the thing that she said that…