So, it’s no secret if you follow this blog that I’ve done a few Whole 30’s. While I’ve never adapted the lifestyle the way some people do, one thing that I’ve always kept buying long after I tossed the coconut aminos and the plantain chips, is the Lara Bars. Bless. I love ’em. They are… Continue reading Homemade Apple Pie Lara Bars {Gluten-free, Whole 30, Paleo, Vegan}
Here it is, the most perfect German chocolate cake recipe ever!! This cake is a rich chocolate, with a homemade chocolate buttercream all around the edges, filled and topped with a perfect coconut pecan frosting. I love to top mine with some toasted sweetened coconut and some toasted chocolate dipped pecans, but you can easily… Continue reading Perfect German Chocolate Cake
Okay guys, just for August first, here is the perfect no-bake dessert to beat the heat. Cream cheese combined with whipped cream, lemon juice and zest, and juicy blackberries in a perfect vanilla cookie crust. 20 minutes and it’s chilling in the fridge. It’s creamy, just the right amount of sweet/tart, and best of all,… Continue reading Blackberry Lemon No-Bake Pie
THIS SALAD IS THE BEST THING I’VE EVER EATEN. It will have you going full on Bridesmaids. It was SO easy to make. I love the tiny bit of bite you get from fresh arugula. Add some petite red tomatoes, red onion, parmesan cheese, and the best homemade salad dressing you’ve ever had, and BOOM.… Continue reading Arugula Salad with Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette
You know that scene in Sex and the City where Miranda has to dump dish soap all over the chocolate cake so she won’t eat it? I made the mistake of not sending these to work with my husband and I actually had to DO this with these snickerdoodle blondies. They were THAT good. I’d… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Blondies
These muffins are my favorite thing. Waaaay back in the day, I used to be a travel agent, and I worked in close proximity to a little bakery called The Pastry Cafe. They had the most amazing bran muffins in the entire world. They were so soft and moist and delicious and they were drenched… Continue reading Honey Butter Bran Muffins
I love Memorial Day weekend camping. Every year, we go with family and some of our best friends to a different campground, where we enjoy three days of sunshine, (God willing) tent sleeping, dirty feet, campfires, hot chocolate, and delicious food. I’ve been wanting to develop a s’mores type cookie for quite some time, and… Continue reading S’mores Cookies
Rumbly in my Tumbly 