Sweet Talk Episode Nine: Homemade Peanut Brittle

We all have those certain tastes that take us back to being eight years old, at your grandparents house, not a care in the world except finishing that giant mountain of squash on your plate in order to get dessert. For me those tastes are Extra Spearmint gum (my grandpa always carried a pack), Hershey’s … Continue reading »

Dr. Seuss Baby (Shower) Babble

“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” -Dr. Seuss One of the greatest joys in my life is my friends’ children.  Maybe it’s something in the water, but let me tell you; my friends have cute kids. You know what I’m talking about… the impossible not to love, heart melting, greatest thing on earth kind of … Continue reading »

Fabulous Find Alert! Texas Toffee

After just one taste, I was inspired to write this Love Letter to Toffee. In fact, right now I’m treating myself to a little inspiration as I write. Let me preface this post by telling you I was in no way begged, bribed, or bartered with to write about this toffee… it’s just that good. This past weekend, I … Continue reading »

Valentine’s Day in Candy Land

In case you haven’t noticed the thousands of heart shaped boxes and the “I Love You” clad teddy bears lining the shelves of every grocery store in town, let me remind you: It’s Valentine’s Day!  The day of love, and of course, candy. You all know what kind of candy I’m talking about… the slightly waxy, … Continue reading »

Welcome to a Celebration of Sweets, Treats, and Sugary Eats!

“The Joy of Cooking.”  It’s been one of America’s most beloved and respected cookbooks for more than 80 years, but if you’re anything like me, it seems like that peppy, joyfully titled recipe collection is practically mocking you. For me, cooking is often less of a joy, and more like a chore… a daily, tedious, highly under … Continue reading »