February is a huge month for me. Not only is this my first Valentine's Day ever actually having a valentine, but this is also the birth month of my mom and my aunt, two of my favorite ladies in the world. Add in a couple of work friends having birthdays' too, and February is a month full of baking for me. As you may guess, I definitely don't mind this! So in the spirit of … [Read more...] about Red Velvet Petite Fours
Baking
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Scones
I honestly never thought I would be sharing a scone recipe. It was always my goal, but I never thought it would be a reality. I debated doing a whole post on my quest for the perfect scone, but I decided against it. At a nearby bakery, I had the most perfect scone I had ever tasted. It was crunchy on the outside yet soft and buttery on the inside. I have had dry scones, … [Read more...] about Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Scones
(Semi) Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
Hello and happy Tuesday......at least I think this is Tuesday. All these holidays have me totally messed up and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I decided not to blog on Christmas Eve, but I missed you all too much to take two weeks off in a row. Plus, I have a really good recipe to share. It's that time of year when gifts are going around. I know Christmas is usually the main … [Read more...] about (Semi) Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
Mind Blowing Hot Chocolate
No really, it will totally change your life! This is an odd recipe for me. It's a drink recipe but it has no caffeine in it. I know, I'm blown away too. Every once in awhile, I get a craving for straight up hot chocolate, but that powdery stuff in a can just won't satisfy my craving. I wanna drink chocolate sauce! So I got my brain moving and I came up with this idea. Just … [Read more...] about Mind Blowing Hot Chocolate
Strawberry Ice Cream Brownie
Remember a couple blog posts ago when I said I was looking forward to making a peanut buttery creation for my dads birthday? Well I got a surprise. When I asked what treat he wanted for his birthday, he said his only guideline was strawberry. Like....a peanut butter sandwich with strawberry jam right? Nope. He went on to say he wanted strawberry ice cream, which I know he … [Read more...] about Strawberry Ice Cream Brownie