Long time, no see old friend. I took a social media/blog/vlog reprieve. First, I had a two-week vacation. Then I had a vacation hangover. Now, I'm back! The hiatus from all things technology was actually quite wonderful. I've also been blogging for so long that it was a nice break. I didn't feel under pressure… Continue reading Campfire Bark
Tag: Dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
I'll be the first to admit that I am NOT the world's best baker. You can credit my lack of patience for that. Baking is a very finicky science. It depends on precise measurements, temperatures and more. My cooking style is more fluid, more "pinch of this, pinch of that" and more open to interpretation.… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
Shortcut Triple Berry Cobbler
You've seen all those recipes about dump cakes, right? They've been popular for years, yet I've never made a single one. Not. One. That is, until now. Well, sort of. This cobbler is very similar to a dump cake. It uses frozen berries (a triple berry mix with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries!) and yellow cake… Continue reading Shortcut Triple Berry Cobbler
Rocky Road Candy
It's truly a wonder how anyone gets through the holidays in one piece. Between last-minute Christmas present shopping and a calendar full of parties, the holidays end up turning into a tornado of festive fun. Or is it festive obligations? I'll leave that for you to decide. I'm done--FINALLY done--with my Christmas baking/candy-making. I can't… Continue reading Rocky Road Candy
Chocolate Dipped Sugar Wafers
Making Christmas candy and treats shouldn't be hard. A lot of people spend hours in the kitchen in the weeks leading up to Christmas to make treats for their friends and co-workers. I know I'm one of those people. All of that melting and baking and rolling can take a toll, though. Easy Christmas treats… Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Sugar Wafers
Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
The year is 2014, and cookie butter is taking over the world by storm. A trip to the grocery store ends with jars of cookie butter in your cart. You can't scroll your Facebook feed without people praising the spread. Cookie butter was THE most popular ingredient of the year. It's since fallen out of… Continue reading Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hot Cocoa Cookies
I've managed to fly under the radar for 2 years now with unexpected respiratory illnesses. Now, I can no longer claim great health during cold and flu season. It appears as if strep throat has got its stranglehold on me once again. Luckily, I caught it early. Also, another lucky problem to have: it's a… Continue reading Hot Cocoa Cookies
Pecan Pie Brownies
Can we talk about how expensive pecans have gotten? I have NEVER seen them this high. I get inflation and all that jazz, but pecans were getting into the "too pricey for me" index years before inflation hit. I don't get it, either. They're ABUNDANT here in the south. Heck, I have a pecan tree… Continue reading Pecan Pie Brownies
Butternut Squash Pie
We're less than 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving. The clock is ticking. Do you have a stash of chicken broth saved for the big day? Have you bought your turkey yet? Do you know where your cherished holiday recipes are? That's what I'm here for---your cherished family holiday recipes, or the lack thereof. I'm ready… Continue reading Butternut Squash Pie
Brownie Pie
September means the start of pie season. I guess you could have pie anytime you want, but don't you normally eat a bunch of pie in the fall/holiday months? I love a good pumpkin pie (the marshmallow pumpkin pie I made last year is AMAZING) and pecan pie also has a special place in my… Continue reading Brownie Pie