This year I put together Christmas cookie boxes as gifts for friends and teachers. I love to bake and had a bunch these brown paper separators laying around that I didn't know what to do with from baking treat boxes I always purchase. I thought making cookie boxes would be a cute way to use … Continue reading Christmas Cookie Boxes
I wish this post was scratch and sniff because let's be honest lilacs are one of the best scents of spring!!! So pleasant and fresh! One of my favorite things in the spring is sowing seeds in the garden and smelling the Lilac scent being carried by wind. It's so relaxing! A small breath of … Continue reading Vanilla & Lilac Sugar Butter Cookies
Okay, everything I tend to do in life is not done in moderation.... This could be a good or bad thing I suppose but I have come to terms with it. I tell you this because this applies to all the pumpkin recipes I have been posting lately! I can't just post a couple pumpkin … Continue reading Pumpkin Scones + Pumpkin Pie Spice Glaze
How about some tasty chocolate donuts? Donuts make everything better! So does chocolate! These moist, chocolatey lavender donuts with a white chocolate glaze are SO SO TASTY! They are a MUST for your sweet this Valentines Day! We have had lots of snow here in NC lately which is odd. It has me really dreaming about spring and … Continue reading Chocolate & Lavender Donuts with White Chocolate Ganache Glaze
It's already that time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving menu! I have a perfect dessert to WOW your guest and their taste buds! A twist on traditional pumpkin pie. The pumpkin pie and cheesecake are a match made in heaven but topped with these rosemary candied pecans take it to a whole new level! I … Continue reading Layered Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake with Rosemary Candied Pecan Crust & Caramel Rum Sauce
Here are a few of my favorite things... lavender, dessert and red wine! Not necessarily in that order!So my husband has been traveling out of the country for work more than normal lately. To places like Ireland and France. I wish I could join him but I have babies to raise! In good time I will eventually … Continue reading Lavender & Red Wine Custard Shortbread Tartlets
These my friends are your favorite fall flavors on a stick... They turned out AMAZING! Caramel apples are like a fall staple! Wouldn't you say? Pumpkin pie spiced anything is a fall must and who doesn't enjoy a hot cup of apple cider with spiced rum on a chilly fall day? This is like getting … Continue reading Rosemary Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pecan Caramel Apples with a Spiced Rum Chocolate Drizzle
I know I know it is September but I had to get one more lavender recipe in. It's still been in the 90's here in North Carolina which means my lavender is still blooming. No complaints here! I loved how my last lavender cookies turned out so I knew I wanted to make another lavender … Continue reading Lavender Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn't like to start their morning off with a sticky sweet morning bun? Okay ... well not every morning! We don't do it very often in this house but every once in a while it's a nice treat! This June I took the boys strawberry pickin'. Harrison napped in the stroller while Bennett … Continue reading Chamomile & Strawberry Morning Buns with a Honey Mint Glaze
Rosemary, coconut and chocolate drizzle! Oh my! Did I mention drizzled chocolate! My husband calls me the chocolate monster and claims I passed my chocolate gene to my son Bennett. Needless to say, we both have a deep LOVE for chocolate! Lately I have been thinking of making granola bars for Bennett as a little … Continue reading Rosemary & Coconut Spicy Chocolate Granola Bars
