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 →

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 →

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 →

Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

by Jennifer // February 23, 2019 // 2162 Comments

We all know how banana bread typically comes about. Overripe bananas are sitting lifelessly in the fruit basket. Before the fruit flies arrive to dine, you debate between throwing them out or tossing them into a quick smoothie, pretending all... Continue reading →

Cookies and Cream Brownies

by Jennifer // February 7, 2019 // 1 Comment

These brownies were created on a whim because I had a large quantity of Oreo cream cheese frosting in my fridge that had to be used up. Despite what you might be thinking, I don’t always just have large quantities... Continue reading →

Funfetti Cake with Buttercream Frosting

by Jennifer // January 16, 2019 // 3 Comments

There was no reason for this cake to be made. I didn’t know what I was going to do with it; we all know I can’t keep an entire cake in my house; it would be eaten within, give or... Continue reading →