My life is returning to normal in a world that is anything but normal. In a way, I'm thankful, but in another way, I long for the time when I had the time to bake. Even though my life being changed so quickly was scary at first, baking brought a joy to it all. Since I have been back to two jobs instead of one, I haven't quite found my rhythm again. I'm still adjusting and it's … [Read more...] about Chocolate Fudge Cookie Bars
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Peanut Butter Melts (A Hannah Swensen Recipe)
So I have noticed that everyone has something they miss in this strange new wold. Many people miss sports. Some miss bars. Personally, I can live without just about any of it except for libraries. E-books have been my saving grace, but there are some books missing in the Hannah Swensen series and I had to break down and order them. One of the books that was missing was book #2. … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Melts (A Hannah Swensen Recipe)
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies (a Hannah Swensen Recipe)
You may or may not know this about me already, but I LOVE to read. It is one of my very favorite hobbies and has been since I was able to read. I used to be a fan of mostly fantasy stories, and later, I included sci-fi. Now, I read all sorts of books. Last year, I heard about a niche genre of books that included recipes. Most of the books are mysteries, but novels with recipes … [Read more...] about Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies (a Hannah Swensen Recipe)
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
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