Classic Seven Layer Bars

by Jennifer // June 10, 2020 // No Comments

I once proclaimed myself a great innovator of the Seven Layer Bar. I took pride in my crazy concoctions. They contained all sorts of delicious combinations of Reese’s cups and Oreos and and marshmallow’s and m&m’s, layers upon layers, held... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter Seven Layer Bars

by Jennifer // October 1, 2019 // No Comments

Not long ago, after I finished making and testing these 7-Layer S’mores Bars, I declared, with far too much ferocity: THIS YEAR SHALL BE THE YEAR OF THE 7-LAYER BAR! My husband, who is quite used to listening to me... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

by Jennifer // September 18, 2018 // 2 Comments

The other day my principal walked into my classroom with a zucchini the size of a small child. He said a parent had grown it in her garden, and had brought it into the school office as a gift. The... Continue reading →

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Bread

by Jennifer // March 17, 2018 // 8 Comments

Daylight savings, parent-teacher conferences, kids that have suddenly gone nutsos, and burned-out teachers. I am describing, in case you haven’t experienced the aforementioned for yourself, the week before Spring break. It’s one of those weeks that you try to prepare... Continue reading →

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

by Jennifer // May 12, 2017 // 1 Comment

Is there anything in this life that tastes better than the combination of chocolate peanut butter? I ask myself this question again and again and can’t seem to find any other sweet pairing that I would rather stuff my face... Continue reading →

Triple Chocolate Banana Bread

by Jennifer // April 24, 2017 // No Comments

Throughout my childhood, my dad, one of the most hardworking and economical men I know, taught me that you should never, ever let food go to waste. There were often times that he practiced frugality in excess, such as when... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Oreo Birthday Cake Bars

by Jennifer // April 6, 2017 // No Comments

Nothing quite says “happy” like dessert. Furthermore, nothing says “birthday” nearly as well as Birthday Cake Oreos and confetti sprinkles. So, when I find myself thousands of miles across the country from most of my family, but I still need to make sure... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Oreo Brownies

by Jennifer // March 27, 2017 // No Comments

Spring is in the air and that means Springtime Oreos are on the shelves! Growing up, my sister and I were a couple of Oreo fiends who would swear upside down that the seasonal Oreos are twice as good as... Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins

by Jennifer // February 20, 2017 // 11 Comments

It’s no secret that my favorite combination in the entire world is peanut butter and chocolate. If you didn’t know that about me, you probably haven’t been reading my blog for too long. I am mildly obsessed with peanut butter (and... Continue reading →

Extra Fudgy Triple Chocolate Cookies

by Jennifer // February 3, 2017 // 4 Comments

It’s really hard for me to stray from my all-time favorite cookie recipe. The Nestle Tollhouse Cookie recipe is basically my life blood. If I ever decide to get a tattoo, I think I would get that recipe inked across... Continue reading →