My golden birthday was yesterday, and what a wonderful day it was! For the first time, I took the day off for my birthday and Russ surprised me with a day trip to Napa/Sonoma and tickets to see Chicago in the evening. We visited two wineries, Domaine Carneros (pictured below) and Gloria Ferrer, which are […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Snack’ category
The 25 Best Boozy Popsicles
Cocktail popsicle recipes made with wine, beer, vodka, tequila, rum, or gin. Read more…
Ranch Hummus
Hummus is one of my go-tos when I want a great snack. It’s healthy, tasty, and filling, plus it goes so well with so many things – veggies, pita bread, crackers, tortilla chips…the list goes on. I bake so much that I need regular breaks from sugar and make sure to eat healthy things like […] Read more…
Wholesome Snack Recipes
Photo credit: Home Made Simple I often get asked how I manage not to weigh 300 pounds while baking so many delicious desserts. Besides major moderation, I try to eat really healthy whenever I’m not baking. I’m always on the lookout for yummy, healthy snack ideas, so when Home Made Simple asked me to help them […] Read more…
How to Make a Snackadium
Have you ever heard of a “snackadium”? Snacks + stadium = the ultimate spread for a football party. I’m thinking this is a must for any Super Bowl celebration! I was challenged to create a snackadium using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and Pizza Crust. Lucky for me, I had a bunch of friends over for New […] Read more…