• Birthday Cupcakes With Sprinkles

    My youngest turned three last week. THREE YEARS OLD. It’s cliché, but time really does fly, so savor those baby moments, and…well…blah, blah, blah. This year, cupcakes were requested by said three year old (I make the kids’ birthday cakes each year), and so cupcakes he got. Since I’m not…

  • Godiva Coffee & Chocolate Ice Cream Shooters

    What’s better than a big hunk of Godiva chocolate? How about a hot cup of Godiva coffee with a scoop of chocolate fudge brownie ice cream?!     Godiva coffee asked if I’d be interested in trying a couple of their latest seasonally flavored coffees, and then taking that coffee…

  • 20 Must Haves For A Busy Beginner Dessert Maker

    I have a lot on my plate these days. Good stuff. Interesting stuff. Stuff that I’m really enjoying. All of this stuff, however, doesn’t leave much time in the day for regular cooking, let alone homemade desserts. Still, there are times when I need to bake something on short notice,…

  • Lemon Cake Cookies With Lemon Zest Sugar Glaze

    I’m not much of a baker. And what I really mean by that is, I’m too lazy to be a baker. All those measurements and exactness…LAY-ZEE. So, when a recipe comes along that makes my baking life easier – especially during a hectic week and a busy holiday weekend, I’ll…

  • Lazy Cook’s Banana Pudding

    This banana pudding recipe is very easy, perfect for a large crowd and is even better when made ahead! If you’ve never visited Savannah, Ga., you must add it to your bucket list of places to visit before you die. I spent two years there after college, and would happily…

  • The Magnum (ice cream bar)

    Please note: As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I received a coupon for one box of Magnum® ice cream bars. I posed this question to my Facebook fans yesterday: “First thing that pops in your head when you hear the words ‘MAGNUM® ICE CREAM BAR.’ Ready? GO!” The answers varied. “So…