Dark chocolate and wine. Two of my favorite things ever. In a cookie. Another one of my favorite things ever. If only I could have incorporated cheese, this would have had my Top 4 favorite (edible) things all in one place! Three out of four is definite win, though. When I saw this idea from […]
First on the First: Vanilla Macarons
Is anyone else a headlong, whim-driven person who puts a lot of research into things? It might seem like a funny combination, but this month’s First on the First challenge just reinforced my self-awareness in this area. I like to learn everything I can about something, freak myself out, put it off for too long, […]
1 Year and a Rainbow Layer Cake!
Well, it’s officially been 1 year since Hidden Ponies went live! That one year has turned this blog from a whim into a seriously fun, if time consuming, hobby, and has gotten us more inspired by food than ever! We’ve moved to a self-hosted site, changed from a one-woman band to a two-woman spectacular, and […]
Chewy Coconut Cashew Granola Bars
I have a thing for granola bars. In highschool, they were such a staple in my lunch that I think I got addicted. I started to crave them on days I didn’t have one, and they were a big part of my grocery budget as a newlywed. As I started making more and more things […]
Saturday Sweets: Dark Chocolate Almond Cookies
Happy Saturday! It’s been a lazy week around here, as snow and more snow kept us pretty much housebound for most of the week. I ventured out once (with Carl at the wheel) to stock up on groceries – of all the times to be completely out of eggs and sugar! I am generally totally […]
“Why Women Need Fat” and Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe
I have a few pieces of fantastic news for you today. 1) I am going to tell you (if you’re a woman) about a book that explains why you need to eat more fat and why the fat you have is a healthy thing. 2) I have an awesome chocolate mousse recipe made with […]
Saturday Sweets: Almond Joys
Rumor has it Chelsea has been promising more healthy meals on the blog…but until we have evidence to back that up, carry on coming over for a sweet fix! :) I do actually have several dinner recipes I can’t wait to share with you, and am so happy to be back on meal planning track […]
Mrs. Dykstra’s Amazing Brownies
Happy new year everyone!! I have been seriously slacking on my blogging duties for the last couple weeks, as I holidayed to the max with family and friends over Christmas and New Years, but now I am so excited to be back at it! Anna and I also had a great chance to catch up […]
Serious S’mores Bars
I’ve had sex-in-a-pan, and I have to say it was disappointing. I’m not the biggest pudding fan, nor do I want to be eating pudding after someone has just mentioned the word sex. With that wildly inappropriate intro, let me get to the point before I lose you – THESE are worthy of a terrible […]
Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows
Happy New Year! My resolution: keep trying new things in the kitchen. Done and done. This year should be a breeze! I never thought I would be able to say, “I made homemade marshmallows”. But then again, I never really thought much about it at all. I have other things to think about. Like cheese. […]
