Well, the summer heat is really hitting hard this week in the Sacramento area. What’s the perfect treat to make that will simultaneously cool you down and give you some delicious flavors of summer? Frozen Peach Lemonade! This slushy-like drink is a great way to cool down on a hot […]
As the summer heat begins to ramp up, the quest for things to cool you down begins. Swimming pools and frozen summer treats are my favorite way to cool off, especially during the days that reach over 100°F. Cold summer staples like popsicles, frozen drinks, and ice cream are perfect […]
Rainbow desserts are always so much fun! The mixture of bright colors is guaranteed to make you happy and put a smile on your face. I not only love coming up with rainbow dessert ideas, but I also love making truffles because they sound super fancy, but are actually quite […]
One of my favorite things is coming up with new treats that not only look and taste great, but also get people excited to try them. This was exactly what happened when I made these homemade alcoholic gummy bears. I had the idea to make some champagne gummy bears, so […]
Banana, peanut butter, and bacon. A flavor trifecta that combines the sweetness and creaminess of bananas and peanut butter, with salty pieces of bacon. These cookies are a great way to use those bananas sitting on the kitchen counter, instead of making banana bread for about the 10th time during […]
Carrot cake is a great Spring-time dessert! With Easter just a couple of days away, I decided that this would be the perfect time to post my super moist carrot cake recipe. I have never been much of a carrot cake person, but once I developed this recipe, it has […]
Pastry cream is a delicious filling that is also extremely versatile. This pudding-like delight can be used to fill cream puffs, eclairs, cake, cupcakes, and more. While it does have many applications, pastry cream is also yummy to enjoy by itself. Let’s get to it. Prepare the Pastry Cream: Add […]
Hello from California! In these uncertain times I think that it is important to keep busy, especially in between binging hours of movies or insane shows like Netflix’s “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness.” Seriously, if you have not watched that show yet, you certainly should because it is one […]
Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating your love of your significant other, family, and friends. I always feel that the best way to celebrate is with chocolate and that chocolate desserts are a perfect way to end a romantic dinner, so I decided to make my delicious chocolate mousse. […]
With citrus season comes the exciting time of deciding what things to make with your wonderful citrus fruits! As I mentioned in my lemon curd post, curds are on of my favorite things to make during this time of the year. So, I decided to make a delicious and easy […]