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Sep 30
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Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Infused Buttercream

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There is something special about baking a cake from scratch. Creating a flavor and style all your own. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering or just have a sweet tooth, this is the perfect recipe to make. This Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Infused Buttercream and Whipped Cream Topping is made from ingredients you probably already have in your home. 

Unlike cooking, baking requires us to follow specific measurements which is very different from my “a pinch of this and that” way of cooking. The good thing is this recipe uses your every day ingredients like all purpose flour, sugar, eggs and butter.… Read more

Apr 15
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DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookies

DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Shared for First Time

Posted by | Dessert, Housewares, Recipes, Travel | 2 Comments

If you are a traveler, you now how it feels to finally get to the hotel after a long car ride or running through the airport to catch a flight. The happy memory of when you walk into a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel to be greeted with a fresh-from-the-oven, warm chocolate chip cookie. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

As our travels have come to a halt due to the coronavirus, DoubleTree by Hilton wants to help us appreciate the warmth and comfort of our homes by sharing their exclusive chocolate chip cookie recipe. The even better news is you probably have the ingredients in your pantry already like the chocolate chips themselves and rolled oats.… Read more

Dec 20
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Dinner is Served: Marie Callenders Delights Panko Chicken

Posted by | Dessert, Frozen Food | 10 Comments

Dinner is Served: Marie Callenders Delights Panko Chicken – Busy lives mean finding easy solutions to meals that are delicious and satisfying.

 

Conagra Brands sponsored this post, but the opinions are my own.

I don’t know about you but this time a year my to-do list gets longer and longer. From projects for work to family activities to getting ready for the holidays, life can feel pretty chaotic. Walking into the house after a full day of work when I am hungry can momentarily be stressful until I remember that I invited Marie Callender over for dinner. Dinner is Served: Marie Callenders Delights Panko ChickenOk. Not exactly.… Read more

Jan 09
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Experience The Peninsula Hotel’s Chocolate at the Pen

Posted by | Dessert, Hotel, Travel | 21 Comments

For most people, there is nothing better in this world when it comes to sweet treats than chocolate. In any form. Rich, decadent chocolate made from only the finest cacao beans.So, it should be no surprise that the elegant Peninsula Hotel Chicago is offering an adventure in to the world of chocolate from the eyes of a world-class pastry chef. Chocolate at the Pen is a chocolate bar like no other. Executive Pastry Chef and Chocolate Sommelier, Dimitri Fayard, sets the stage for an evening of sweet indulgences that range from desserts to chocolate truffles to a hot chocolate station to homemade ice cream all presented to appeal to your eyes first.… Read more

Jul 11
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Tapioca Pudding Parfait with Fresh Summer Berries

Posted by | Dessert, Recipe, Recipes | 5 Comments

Having friends over for a last minute gathering and wondering what to do for dessert? How about a light and creamy Cinnamon, Berry and Tapioca Pudding Parfait? Elegant, colorful and lovely in individual glasses or larger serving pieces. I grew up eating tapioca pudding enjoying the sweet, delicious flavor and pearls of tapioca in each spoonful. With July 15th being National Tapioca Pudding Day, this seemed like the perfect time to share it with my guests.

This recipe is so easy to make using all-ready prepared Kozy Shack Tapioca Pudding layered with the freshest berries of the season. Finish with a dusting of spicy cinnamon and then top with a crunchy cinnamon biscuit.… Read more

Jun 25
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Chocolate Pudding S’mores

Posted by | Dessert, Gluten Free, Outdoor Cooking, Party, Recipes | 7 Comments

Summer is the perfect time for entertaining friends and family in the warmth of the outdoors or in the comfort of your home. Being responsible for the dessert makes you the favorite hostess or guest at the party. Lucky you! Well, Kozy Shack pudding is going to help you win the gold medal in creative and delicious treats with their rich and creamy chocolate pudding. Did you know that June 26 is known as National Chocolate Pudding Day? How awesome is that?! 

Inspiring Kitchen Chocolate Pudding S'mores

What chocolate dessert do you usually think of when it comes to summertime? For me, it’s s’mores. Only we are going to use Kozy Shack Chocolate Pudding with our crispy graham crackers and soft, pillowy marshmallows.… Read more

Mar 30
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No Guilt Sweet Gummy Candies

Posted by | Candy, Dessert, Fruit, Gluten Free, Healthy, Retailers, Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Isn’t there always that moment in the day when you just must have a sweet snack? A little treat that isn’t loaded with calories, ingredients you can’t pronounce and yet still fulfills that need for something sweet. Personally, I love chewy candies. My challenge though is that I don’t want to eat anything made with traditional gelatin as it is made with animal products.

 Inspiring Kitchen goody good stuff candy

So, when I learned about Goody Good Stuff all natural gummy candy, (http://goodygoodstuff.com/en/), I was excited to try them (especially since that sweet tooth just doesn’t go away!). What I like about this candy is that not only did they remove the gelatin issue for me, but they also created candy with only natural fruit and vegetable extracts, nothing artificial.… Read more

Mar 17
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Inspiring Kitchen Ace of Cakes colorful cake

How to Make a Tie-Dye Cake

Posted by | Baking, Celebrations, Dessert | 10 Comments

In the housewares world, March is the time of year when those of us who live and breathe this business get to attend the International Home and Housewares Show held in Chicago. I will be doing a post coming up to showcase my finds from this year’s show, but I did discover one creative item that I had to highlight for those who love to bake.

Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes, from Charm City Cakes was showing his baking tools and equipment at the show. I was fortunate to be able to bring home one of his colorful mixes – perfect timing as I was having a very special guest for the week to bake with.… Read more

Sep 22
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French Macaron Cookie Baking 101

Posted by | Bakeware, Baking, Cookie, Dessert, Housewares | 5 Comments

Have you ever tried those colorful, delicate and delicious French Macarons that you see in the windows of bakeries? There are rows of yellow, red and green cookies that look like little, perfectly formed sandwiches. These are not the coconut macarons that probably first crossed your mind when I said “macaron” however.  French Macarons are meringue and almond flour melt-in-your-mouth goodness filled with chocolate, pistachio or vanilla ganache. You can also fill with jams, jellies, and lemon or lime curd. It’s all up to you.

While I love to bake, I am definitely not a pro at it. As I have mentioned before in previous posts, I am a creative cook in that I improvise.… Read more

Aug 30
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Best Dessert: Espresso Ice Cream

Posted by | Dessert, Ice Cream Maker, ZoKu | 26 Comments

Summertime, sunshine, warmth, ice cream. They just go together so naturally. Ice cream any time of year, no matter what your age, is just one of those happy desserts that you simply look forward to enjoying. Making it from scratch is an added bonus.

Having already purchased the ZoKu Slush Maker and shared my thoughts with you in a previous post (http://bit.ly/VRrutC), I was curious about their new Ice Cream Maker. If you read the interview I just did (http://bit.ly/1pO9z37), you know that I love two kinds of ice cream: Vanilla and Coffee. As I paged through the ZoKu cookbook, I found a simple espresso ice cream recipe that sounded delicious.… Read more