St. Patrick Day Desserts
March 17th, 2011 by Carrie Sellman | 2 Comments

Top ‘o the morning to you!  I hope you have your green on because you won’t find any here today.  Crazy, I know!  Instead of featuring traditional green St. Patrick’s Day recipes, I thought we’d take a look at a few new ways to celebrate.  These Guinness inspired recipes from Chow.com are a fun way to get your Irish fix for the day.  Pairing the traditional Irish stout, Guinness, with chocolate is a great combination.  So why not try cooking with these two ingredients?  Whether it’s in the form of a cupcake or ice cream, these St. Patrick Day desserts are sure to be a hit.  They might not have green sprinkles…. but these Irish treats will make your grown up friends smile!
St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes

St. Patrick's Day Dessert Recipes

St. Patrick's Day Dessert Recipes

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May the luck of the Irish be on your side… and may your Guinness be overflowing!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17th, 2011 | 2 Comments
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LOVE is Sweet
February 16th, 2011 by Carrie Sellman | 5 Comments

LOVE Week continues with a treat I recently discovered and absolutely love.  Honestly, it’s like crack.  Not that I know what crack is like… but if I had to imagine. Maybe that is why they call it Big Apple CRACKle!  A decadent, crunchy combination of bittersweet chocolate, buttery caramel and toasted almonds atop a matzoh cracker.  This love is definitely sweet…
Big Apple Crackle from Sweet Sally's

I recently had the pleasure of sampling some goodies from Sweet Sally’s Bakeshop.  Sweet Sally’s is a delicious new line of made from scratch baked goods, just like mom and grandma used to bake. Made from all natural ingredients, preservative and trans fat free, one bite of theses yummy baked goods is sure to bring you back to childhood.

Sweet Sally's Bakeshop

Doesn’t that Big Apple Crackle just look delish?!  I’m telling you, it is seriously addictive!  I didn’t want to… but I had to share it because I would have eaten the whole container.  The Raspberry Squares and the Cranberry Pecan Mandel Bread also received rave reviews.  I haven’t tried their Fudge Brownies or Tangy Lemon Bars yet…. but I think I need to!  Packaged in charming little boxes, this is one sweet gift you can’t wait to unwrap!

A very special thank you to Sweet Sally’s for sharing some of their delectable treats with us.  They actually arrived on my birthday making it extra special for me!  Be sure to check out these goodies for yourself on the Sweet Sally’s website.  Enjoy!

And remember, Thursday is the last day to enter our LOVE that Dress Giveaway from Shabby Apple! If you haven’t entered already, what are you waiting for?

February 16th, 2011 | 5 Comments
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Sweet Treat: Sugar Rush Cookie
February 1st, 2011 by Carrie Sellman | 2 Comments

Who doesn’t love a good sugar rush?  Especially when it’s shaped like a heart and covered in fluffy frosting!  That’s why I’m loving these delightful Sugar Rush Cookies from Isabella’s Cookie Company.  What a clever name for an even cuter cookie!  The Sugar Rush is a soft heart-shaped sugar cookie topped with creamy vanilla frosting and all-natural pink sprinkles.  Sounds like the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day!
Sugar Rush Cookie

Homemade goodness you can order online! These cookies would be a unique gift for your sweetie or a fun treat for the girls in the office. Why not send some to a loved one away from home? You can even create your own assortment of Isabella’s Cookies to be made fresh and delivered to that special someone. What a sweet way to spread happiness this Valentine’s Day.

Really, who wouldn’t love a little sugar rush this Valentine’s Day? You can find Isabella’s Cookie Company online and at specialty retailers including select Whole Foods Markets in Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Enjoy!

February 1st, 2011 | 2 Comments
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