Today is Easter Sunday! But unfortunately, we will not be having our usual big family gathering. However, I still wanted to spread some Easter cheer by making a delicious on-theme cake. What is more on-theme than carrot cake? Probably a lot of things, but I thought this was the most simple and fitting thing 🙂 … Continue reading Yummy Carrot Cake
So I caved. I finally followed the heard and made banana bread. The overripe bananas were just staring me down one morning when I came down to make my breakfast smoothie! Lucky for me, there were 4 🙂 So I used 1 for my morning smoothie and 3 for this DELICIOUS Keto-friendly banana muffin recipe. … Continue reading Almond Flour Banana Muffins
Here we go again! 🙂 One thing that I'm quite happy about is that my brother is finally trying all the goodies I am making; he used to refuse as they are 'healthier' options to the 'normal' ones. But now it is taking him less time to finally try these baked goods I'm making to … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients: 7 Tablespoons - Coconut Flour 1/3 Cup + 4 Teaspoons - Cocoa Powder 1 Teaspoon - Baking Powder 1/4 Teaspoon - Salt 7 Tablespoons - Room Temperature Coconut Oil (NOT MELTED) 3/4 Cup -Â Coconut Sugar 6 Tablespoons - Nut Butter (I used peanut butter) 1 1/2 Teaspoons - Vanilla Extract 1 Egg + … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cookies
These past couple of months, it seems as though the baby craze is on; every few weeks I get told that someone is expecting. For the first time, I truly understand why Spring is deemed the lover's season...a lot, and I mean A LOT, of babies get conceived in Spring. Regardless, I am absolutely loving … Continue reading Gender Reveal Cupcakes! Chocolate & Vanilla 🙂
Bananas are a thing that all of us tend to have all the time in our kitchen. Most times, it seems as though actually eating the bananas before they go bad is not a thing. So what do we do??? Banana bread!!! Generally we all have that one amazing recipe that is from our grandma … Continue reading Wheat Free Banana Blueberry Bread
After my last gluten free chocolate cake, all the comments I got from family and friends were literally, "they're so good but..." I hate but's. Anyways, "...but, we prefer brownie/fudge - like chocolate cakes." FINE. In their defense, I do too, but you have to try out different recipes right? Since that 'but' bothered me … Continue reading Arrowroot Brownies
So here's the catch: I recently discovered that I am intolerant to wheat and cow milk/cheese. Great 
Because of this I have to stop eating anything with these products for 6 months (I've yet to be able to keep it up for more than 6 days at a time - when I am ready … Continue reading Chocolate Coconut Cake
I recently started work after graduating from University. Days are filled with things to do and I often find myself wishing there were more hours in the day so that I could fulfill everything possible. I barely find the time to cook and always welcome an opportunity when it presents itself. Believe it or not, … Continue reading Chocolate Layer Cake with Oreo Buttercream FillingÂ
Every time I think salsa, I think chips, dip, parties, carbs, etc... But what if it doesn't have to be that way? Well that's a thought; things don't have to always be the same. This sentence, which I am sure many of us hear over and over, can be applied to an array of different … Continue reading Mango Salsa in an Avocado & Some Change
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