When Life Isn't A Piece of Cake....Bake one.
Looking for that perfect Christmas Morning Breakfast? You’ve come to the right place! A good scone is crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. Please don’t accept anything less than that! Because a bad scone, is just dry, bland and gives other scones a bad name! I’ve converted many scone haters and Cranberry Clementine Ricotta Scones are bound to convert some more!
Read MoreWe’re just a week away from Christmas an already the pressure for perfection has reared its ugly head. From the picture perfect Christmas lights to the tree to the presents. It’s a real struggle on one’s sanity don’t you think? I’ve been wracking my brain since Thanksgiving over the perfect gifts for my family. Some were easy, and other’s (like my husband) were a real challenge. What do you get the man who only wants electronics and buys himself gifts? I have no idea! And there are the kids. My son asked Santa for a REAL Pokemon. No not a stuffed animal, not the cards, an actual real live Pokemon. How the heck do I deliver that? Then my daughter wants the Barbie Dream House. Sounds simple enough. She’s asked for it consistently for over a month. (And I gotta say I’m proud of her consistency, because what 4 year old knows exactly what she wants?) But this “Dream House” comes with a not so dreamy $180 price tag!! For a $180, it should come with a real working elevator and a car! So as I struggle with finding the happy place between utter disappointment and not going broke this holiday season, please find these Orange Anise Cookies as my gift to you! Soft, cakes cookies flavored with aromatic anise and orange zest and topped with a delicious glaze.
Read MoreThe holidays are officially here and I don’t know about you, but all that really means for me is that it’s peppermint mocha season. Yes, my sister (very lovingly…) calls me a basic “B” because my end of year seasons are timed to the Starbucks menu, but we all know that when that pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha latte come out, who’s first on that line? You, me and everyone in-between! And this year, I’ve learned two very important things: It does definitely get chilly in Texas and even though that chill doesn’t last too long (thank goodness), it’s just enough for me to start craving some combo of peppermint and chocolate. And this Peppermint Mocha Cake totally hits the spot!!
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