Scotcheroos are a crispy dessert treat consisting of puffed rice or corn cereal, peanut butter, and a decadent butterscotch-chocolate coating. Scotcheroos got their name after one of the key ingredients used in the preparation process – butterscotch. Although not much is known about the invention of these crunchy treats, the recipe was originally printed on…
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I want to talk about why pistachio cream pie is such a great dessert. Pistachio cream pie holds a special place in my heart for several reasons. Firstly, its unique flavor is simply irresistible. The subtle nuttiness of the pistachios combined with the creamy, velvety texture creates a taste sensation that is both indulgent and…
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As I was watching a Netflix (well, bingeing a Netflix show recently – YES, for SHAME! I DO watch TV and I can’t even remember the show), I found my mind wandering and dreaming of the days of Ted Lasso, but also the biscuits…and just shortbread in general.Buttery, sweet, salty, and simply supreme. I remembered…
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Lotus is worth far more than a simple $1,000,000, I mean, c’mon! She’s my very favorite little lady on earth. She so strong, she’s so smart, she’s so resilient, she’s so curious, she stunningly beautiful, and she’s always up for fun. I aspire to be more like her. Thus, for Lotus’ TWO years celebration of…
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After some not very extensive research, I believe I have come to discover why the delicious, decadent, rich, and fantastic shortbread, chocolate, caramel, sometimes coconut, sometimes pretzels, sometimes nuts dessert bars are called “million dollar bars:” Chocolate million dollar bars. Full of rich chocolate, chopped nuts (optional), coconut flakes and crushed pretzels, our million dollar bars really do…
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It’s been a minute since I baked anything – well, actually four days – but I couldn’t handle it! I woke up and decided to create something with anything on hand.Butter – ✅Brown Sugar – ✅Eggs – ✅Pecans – ✅ Whipped together and baked into buttery, delicious, brown sugar “blondies,” these dessert bars are to…
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I had borrowed two extra cake pans from the neighbor in order to create my two different colored Gender Reveal Cakes – you’ll read the story in a few days – both berry cakes were fabulous.Anyway, I needed SIX cake pans for the project, and only had four at home.My neighbors across the hall are…
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There is something about PB&J that is soothing to the soul. Did we ALL have that little sammy growing up?Do kids STILL indulge in the treat, any time, any way? (Or do “peanut allergies” get in the way of growing up now?Either way. We all know how this goes – peanut butter and jelly are…
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Over Christmas last year, my daughter-in-law gifted me with some homemade Dutch Apple Butter. Her family is from Michigan and every year they all get together in the fall and pick apples and make cinnamon spiced apple butter. YUM!She asked me if liked apple butter and if I’d enjoy having some. Umm..what do you think…
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Lemon bars are classy. They are a little bit fancy. And they are super yummy when made with love and care, as well as fresh lemon juice! Alongside a little bubbly, these lemon bars were a hit! Luscious Lemon Bars 1/2 lb. butter, softened (2 sticks) 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar…
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