What has really been interesting to me during this whole pregnancy has been the changes that my body has gone through. With an athletic body (yes, I was a tomboy growing up and, to this day, I love to play sports), watching my body transform to create a nice and cozy home for baby Nugget…
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Chocolate Ganache
This baby craves chocolate … on a daily … scratch that … hourly basis. Did I ever crave chocolate prior to the pregnancy? No. My husband is the chocoholic of the couple. Whenever we would order ice cream before the pregnancy, he would always linger near the chocolate bins while I perused the strawberry and…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
This past Monday will always stick out in my mind as one of the best days of my life. That day will always remind me of just how amazing life can truly be. The moment will always be one of the best highlights of my life. What happened? We heard the most amazing sound ever….
Chocolate Nutella Berry Cake … and a Big Announcement
I was one of the lucky ones who married her best friend. Without my husband, I’m not sure where I would be or who I would be. He has been with me through all of the ups and downs, laughs and tears, smiles and frowns. He has lifted me up when my spirits were low….
4 Simple Cupcake Recipes
Cupcakes are all the rage right now and they have been for quite some time. Cupcakeries are popping up every day, cupcake shows are flooding the television channels, and cupcake flavors are enduring all sorts of fun and flavorful experiments. Even though there are the traditional cupcake flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet, you…
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Soft and Chewy Cookies
One of the most satisfying things that I can do for myself is to prepare flavorful recipes for others. Nothing brings me more joy than to spend time in the kitchen preparing savory dishes that will fill bellies and sinful desserts that will satisfy a sweet tooth. The aroma that blankets my home from spending…
6 Simple Cookie Recipes
I have a confession to make. Even though I’m not a huge fan of chocolate, I’ve become quite the cookie monster lately. Blame it on my love of baking. Blame it on my love to experiment with cookies. Blame it on my love to satisfy my husband’s cookie cravings. I keep finding myself perusing the…