It's only THREE days until New Year's and I almost can't believe it! What do you mean it's already 2015? I literally just started remembering to put 2014 instead of 2013 on all my stuff, and now you want me to change it again? This is impossible. On a brighter note, I whipped up these unbelievably ...
pandoro {Italian Christmas cake} truffles
Merry, merry Christmas to all my darling readers! I am so happy to be with y'all for yet another holiday season. Today, I am sharing a treat made with the Italian Christmas cake Pandoro! It's similar to the popular Panettone, which is a little more common in the States, and is a rich, buttery cross ...
white chocolate molasses crinkles
I have to admit it... I'm actually not a HUGE fan of cookies. I know, I know. The tragedy! I thoroughly enjoy a good spoonful of chocolate chip cookie dough {especially in truffle form}, and cookies still warm from the oven are a definite weakness. But, once they cool off... meh. Not my favorite ...
homemade gifts: hot chocolate on a stick
Hello my loves! Christmas is quickly approaching, so I wanted to share this quick and easy gift idea with y'all while you still have time to make it! This is hot chocolate on a stick, and it's basically the best thing ever. All you need to do is add one of these to a mug of hot, steamy milk, and you ...
chocolate chip confetti shortbread
The time of Christmas cookie exchanges is upon us! This was my second year participating in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, and it was so.much.fun. Last year, I made these darling Dark Chocolate Mint Chip Biscotti to embrace my Italian roots {and also I just really love Andes mints, what can I ...
homemade gifts: sugar body scrubs
I don't know about y'all, but I always have a hard time finding presents for people! One of my favorite things to do, however, is make presents myself, and these sugar body scrubs are not only easy-peasy, but they're also super cute and customizable! Today, I'm sharing three different kinds: ...
peppermint bark layer cake and H-E-B Joyville holiday dessert table
Happy, happy Friday my loves! We have finally reached the last day of the wonderful H-E-B Joyville Sweeps and blog features! In case you missed it, here are the fantastic blog posts my fellow foodie friends came up with! Red and White Holiday Tabletop - Homemade Mood Wine 101 & ...
