Blueberry Hand Pies

I was flipping the pages of July’s Bon Appetit magazine, when I came across this interesting looking recipe for Blueberry Hand Pies.  Just yesterday I bought a large container of organic blueberries and so I figured this would be a perfect way to use 2 cups worth and try out a new recipe.  I was […]

Crepes

  One of my absolute favorite treats is fresh crepes.  Making crepes brings back a ton of memories of helping my mom make them for Christmas dinner.  She probably had me make hundreds of them on her little crepe machine since back then we had so many people for every holiday.  I never asked her […]

Coconut Macaroons

  Coconut macaroons are a favorite in our household, actually anything that has coconut in it.  I made these as an Easter treat for my husband because he had given up dessert for Lent and these are truly his favorite.  It also helped to have my official taste tester available for service! He was such […]

Pignoli Cookies, Yum!

As soon as I start to make pignoli cookies I start to smile just from the scent of the almond paste!  You no longer have to go to an Italian bakery to enjoy these little treats.  These cookies take time to prepare so I don’t suggest making them if you are in a rush.  The […]

Easiest Banana Bread Ever!

I know the title of this entry sounds too easy to be true, but honestly this is the easiest and most delicious recipe I’ve ever made for banana bread.  Originally I made this recipe in one regular size loaf pan with 2 bananas, chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.  I felt like I waited an eternity […]