Does the thought of a powdery donut make you weak in the knees? To wrap up a month of healthy baking, I’m ending with a fabulous recipe for an alternative to a cake donut. It’s a recipe that you can modify and add-to in a handful of different ways. It makes a great breakfast, snack, [...]

When it comes to expressing love, we all have our own way of doing it. Some people use poetry, some people use song. Personally, I find that using premium chocolate, rich vanilla, sugar and farm-fresh eggs works very well. But don’t take my word for it. For Valentine’s Day, I’m giving away three $30 gift [...]

Congratulations to MiaKatia, who said:
“I like to go out, just not on the actual day. We like to go a day before or after so it is a little less busy.”
Thanks to all who entered. Stay tuned for another great giveaway later today!

If you want my opinion, there’s is too much fun to be had and too many great ideas to limit Valentine’s Day to only one day! Why not plan a Valentine Party and make the love last a little longer? There’s plenty of time to get invitations out this week, and if you’re short on [...]

Oh, how I adore this gift! Isn’t it cute?
One of the reasons I love this gift so much is that it’s perfect for a number of Valentine scenarios:

For the secret crush
For the single friend
For the college student
For the grandparents
For the grandchildren
For yourself

Packed with a perfect amount of personal indulgence and a price that can’t be [...]

Between the bleak gray sky, the chilling temperatures, and the devastating news on the TV, it’s easy to get caught up in some serious mid-winter blues. You know the kind of blues I’m talking about, right? The ones that involve sweatpants, a bulk size bag of trans-fats, and several hours clutching a remote control. I’ve [...]

Preheat your oven now. Trust me, you won’t want to waste any time with this recipe. These healthy cookies are moist, chewy, and have a great texture. Plus, this recipe uses only one tablespoon of butter. One!

I’ve named them Bossy Banana Oatmeal Cookies because even though there is more pumpkin than banana in the recipe, [...]

Disclaimer: When it comes to baking, I’m a purist. I like to use real, premium ingredients to make real, premium treats. And when I’m watching my waistline, I’m more concerned with quality than quantity. For example, I’d rather have two bites of a decadent, full-calorie treat than a plateful of something that is supposed to [...]

Okay, okay, I know that it’s January and we’re all trying to undo what we did to our waistlines in December. In the coming weeks, I’ll be posting some figure-friendly recipes that will soothe your sweet tooth without tipping your scale. Today, I’m featuring my unbelievably delicious reduced-fat brownies. Loaded with all sorts of good-for-you [...]

There’s something in the air battling the arctic chill that has swept the nation, and that thing is LOVE. Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is only a month away? Let’s warm up from the inside out and talk about that good old-fashioned feeling, shall we?
What amazes me most about love is the way it [...]