Long time readers have heard me wax poetic about my love for pumpkin sweets and treats year after year and this year is no exception. I’ve been itching to get in the kitchen and make myself a mess with flour and sugar, and I think these pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies look just right for …
Eats + Sweets
With summer winding down, comfort food is taking center stage in my brain. As the days grow shorter and the mornings get cooler, I think I’ll definitely be giving these root beer funnel cakes a try sometime this fall. {Photo + recipe by Sweetapolita.}
I’ve been home with family much of the last two weeks, sitting vigil at the hospital where my nearly 87 year old grandfather is putting up one good last fight. It has been so nice to be able to spend this time together as a family, but we’re all starting to grow weary. I think …
Now that summer is in full swing, I’m all about easy entertaining and lazy afternoons. Small bites, pitchers of cocktails mixed in advance, homemade lemonade and sun tea set out to steep while you’re doing more important things like reading a book or going for a swim. These pretty little tea sandwiches and minted rosewater …
I’ve been mildly obsessed with wanting to make homemade popsicles lately and now that the summer heat and humidity has shown up in full force, I’m thinking I have to make it happen. I love the idea of making homemade treats to beat the summer heat. Using fresh fruits and even champagne or prosecco puts …
I hope everyone had a great weekend and spent Mother’s Day doing something special. Now that it’s Monday, I’m thinking we should all day dream about these mini s’mores cakes. Because, let’s face it, they’re pretty genius. A thick graham cracker crust, loads of chocolate and toasted marshmallow frosting. What’s not to love? Get the …
A few times now we’ve talked about my love for pancakes and breakfast in general. (A breakfast birthday party? Fabulous.) So, I have to say I truly believe a little stack of cake batter pancakes loaded with sprinkles and drizzled with icing sound like the perfect birthday treat. Today I am spending a quiet day …
I know I’m not the only one who loves a good cupcake, so I had to share this super cool print with you titled The Anatomy of a Cupcake. My architecture and engineering roots love seeing this flow chart style breakdown of the composition of a cupcake. Check out a video of the making of …
The design details of a wedding or party are always what get me. They don’t have to be extravagant and there is no need to reinvent the wheel. Just think about your personality and your passions and let it shine! As a sweets junkie, I love seeing fun and unique ways of incorporating desserts at …
I love this fun idea from Amanda of Bake It Pretty – cupcake fondue! Really, what could be better than dipping mini cupcakes in frosting and topping them with a rainbow of sprinkles and pretty sugars? I am thinking about nothing. This would be a fun idea for a kids party or for a party …
Originally spied on Hip Hip Hooray, I thought these groundhog cupcakes were too cute not to share this morning. Meredith of Lily Jane Stationery made these awesome little cupcakes – some with shadows and some without – to celebrate Phil’s venture outside today. Visit Meredith’s blog for the how-to and for a printable groundhog so …
There is something about breakfast that I just love. Do you know those people? The ones who say they hate breakfast and refuse to eat it? I can’t even imagine what that’s like! If I could only eat one meal a day it would be breakfast, no contest. I love brunch the day after an …