Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

by Jennifer // August 20, 2019 // 10 Comments

Cliché of the day: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies remind me of my grandmother. I know what you’re thinking: everyone says that the age-old cookie conjures up various childhood memories of grandma’s house, but I certainly don’t remember my grandmother ever making... Continue reading →

S’mores Cupcakes

by Jennifer // August 10, 2019 // 15 Comments

Instagram tells me it’s National S’mores Day, and who am I to ignore a made-up internet celebration honoring a sensational summer dessert? I recently made Seven Layer S’mores Bars, which were accidentally completely devoured by two people who shall not... Continue reading →

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

by Jennifer // August 8, 2019 // 12 Comments

It’s hard to believe it’s back-to-school time already, but alas, summer has finally come to an end. While I should have probably been preparing lesson plans and laminating sight word flashcards to get ready for the school year, instead I... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter and Jelly-Stuffed Cookies

by Jennifer // August 5, 2019 // 26 Comments

This summer I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for the first time in years, which made me wonder why I hadn’t had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in years. Am I stating the obvious when I say... Continue reading →

Peach Crumble Bars

by Jennifer // August 1, 2019 // 17 Comments

Last summer, I arrived at a Colorado peach festival with my husband on a Saturday afternoon. As we got out of the car and walked toward the festival, he casually proclaimed, “This will be my first time ever having a... Continue reading →

Seven Layer S’mores Bars

by Jennifer // July 29, 2019 // 6 Comments

I’m sad to say I had my first s’mores of the summer only a couple of weeks ago. They’re a staple that honestly should be a part of every summer BBQ or get together of the season. However, sometimes, if... Continue reading →

Lemon Bars

by Jennifer // July 18, 2019 // No Comments

I’m writing this blog post from the beautiful island of Aruba, a little blip in the south Caribbean that I have come to learn boasts an abundance of sunshine and a dependable breeze almost all of the time. It’s truly... Continue reading →

Berry Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze

by Jennifer // June 17, 2019 // 18 Comments

Last week, my teacher friends and I got together and ate brunch outside in the Colorado sunshine. It was a gorgeous morning for mimosas and chit chat, and the best part of the whole thing (besides being in delightful company)... Continue reading →

Yellow Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

by Jennifer // April 18, 2019 // No Comments

Though rather hesitantly (I’m looking at you, snowstorm from last week), Spring has arrived here in Denver. And so, out have come the Springtime sprinkles from the depths of my sprinkles box to take their rightful place on an assortment... Continue reading →

Sugar Cookie Bars

by Jennifer // March 1, 2019 // 2332 Comments

Here I go writing my second post in a row about a dessert that doesn’t have any chocolate in it. I’m so very versatile these days, dontcha think? I made these Sugar Cookie Bars to send to my father-in-law for... Continue reading →