My husband’s relatives are visiting from Brazil, and it’s his cousin’s birthday tomorrow! I love a good opportunity to bake, and a birthday is the perfect occasion! I decided on a chocolate cake and went with a recipe that is loved in our family. It uses boxed cake mix, so it’s simple, but the added… Continue reading Death by Chocolate
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Pasta Carbonara
I wrote this post a week ago but I got busy and never posted it! So here it is – a yummy pasta dish packed with flavor: This week my dad visited and we did a lot of projects around the house. He’s really good about finding new food places to try, and he wanted… Continue reading Pasta Carbonara
Arizona Box of Sunshine
I recently sent a friend a “box of sunshine”. She frequently spends winters in Arizona and enjoys the heat and sunshine. (However, I’m envious of her weather right now, as we are experiencing 118-degree weather! That’s hot!) Into the box went several yellow things: some snacks (Goldfish and Nilla wafers), yellow wrapped candy (peanut m&ms… Continue reading Arizona Box of Sunshine
Chewy Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Bars
I love oats; they are hearty and make a filling breakfast. I tend to make overnight oats or have oatmeal for breakfast most mornings, but I love granola bars for a quick, on-the-go meal. While I do enjoy Nature Valley and Kind bars, it’s fun to make your own and know exactly what’s going into… Continue reading Chewy Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Bars
Donut Day!
Happy Saturday! It’s been way too long since my last post. This next one is a yummy one though! Recently I had donuts on my mind. This was probably because I was doing a health and fitness challenge, so anything sugary was sounding great. One of my best friends came over for a baking day… Continue reading Donut Day!
Vanilla Peach Jam
It's peach season here in Arizona! The little one and I went to an orchard and picked some peaches last week. We got a little carried away; they just looked and smelled so good! I didn’t want them to go to waste, so after giving some to family and eating quite a few, I decided… Continue reading Vanilla Peach Jam
New York Style Pizza Dough
I LOVE pizza, but I can’t eat pizza dough anymore because I have gluten and yeast sensitivities. This means that I must get creative now when I want pizza – I’ve made crusts out of both ground chicken and cauliflower – but nothing can compare to this amazing dough. My parents gave me this recipe… Continue reading New York Style Pizza Dough
Fabric Flowers
I recently put a new collage of pictures up on the wall, and I decided to spiff the frames up a bit. For my gray one, I used some washi tape. For my teal one; however, I wanted to add some texture, so I decided on a fabric flower. I love these flowers, and they… Continue reading Fabric Flowers
Gluten-free, Dairy-free Veggie & Bacon Quiche
Happy Wednesday! Halfway to the weekend! This past Sunday was my first Mother’s Day to celebrate as a mom. It was very special, and we had family and close friends over after church for a big brunch. There were several sweets on the menu, so something a little savory was a must. This veggie and… Continue reading Gluten-free, Dairy-free Veggie & Bacon Quiche
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Happy Mother’s Day to any of you mothers out there! My little one is currently napping and I’m relaxing with a movie as I write this. I recently posted a sneak peek on my blog’s new Instagram account. Follow me at tasteandsparkle as I add pictures from my food and crafting journey! Let’s face it:… Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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