When someone pointed out that my beloved skillet cookie, in both its original and peanut butter forms, had the equivalent ingredients to a whole BATCH of cookies, rather than think, “EW, you’re right, that’s excessive”, I thought “Oooh, you’re right, what OTHER cookie recipes could be baked in this wonderful way?!” What other cookies do […]
Saturday Sweets: Peanutty Candy Bars
It was just going to be one of those unassuming days at Zellers, soon to be officially Target. I just needed a buggy to cart around little b and the spoils of what was going to be a large shopping trip. Turns out that their buggies need to swallow a loonie in order to be […]
Saturday Sweets: “Forget-Me” Meringue Cookies
Happy Saturday, fellow sweet lovers! Sweet lovers. That’s us. Hell-ooooo, sweet lovers. Sorry, this was an awkward moment, so let’s move on to my lovely Aunt Shirley’s recipe. These are a crisp-crackly meringue in perfect gluten free cookie form, chock full of milk chocolate and pecans, totally different from my cookie norm, and a family […]
Roasted Cherry Chocolate Brownies (or Cake)
Have you noticed cherries are all the rage lately? If not, here’s the facts: They kinda are. So are brightly coloured pants. I hope? Because I have some and I love ’em. And you all know being all the rage is what I’m allll about. *jokes* Cherries are one fruit that only seems to be affordably […]
Saturday Sweets: S’mores Oat Bars
Yesterday I put on my skinny jeans and had a moment of realization. I am not skinny anymore. I wore them uncomfortably all day, but it’s officially time to retire that particular pants option until after this baby is born. And if I can’t wear the skinny jeans anyway, it’s really time to go crazy […]
Saturday Sweets: Brown Butter & Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies never go out of style, and I’m glad. They will always be one of my favourite snacks, but I never thought I would share a recipe for any since everyone seems to pretty much have a go-to one that they love from somewhere or another. Who am I to tell you to […]
Saturday Sweets: Cadbury Creme Egg Brownies
I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say something I’ve thought long and hard about. These are the best thing I’ve made so far this year. There you have it. Need I say more? Oh, you know I can’t resist :) First, I have a disclaimer: Carl did not think these were the […]
Guest Post: Nutella Rice Krispie Squares
Guess what?? It’s my very first guest post! I was kind of nervous to spread my rambling self outside of my personal little internet zone, but I was so honoured when Kim asked me to guest post for her blog, Cravings of a Lunatic! You can find me over there today talking about these delicious […]
“Free Range” Gingerbread Easter Eggs with Royal Icing
We don’t usually post on Sundays, but “First on the Second” just doesn’t have quite the same ring as “First on the First”, so happy April 1st! No fooling here, sorry, and I do not look forward to the day someone shares the joy of April Fool’s Day with my innocent kids. Believe me, you […]
Nutella Cookies
I had a moment of self realization the other day. It came when I was preparing for out of town guests. When I was madly cleaning up in order to portray some semblance of order in my house, and I realize things. Things like, when all of my dishes are cleaned and put away, they […]
