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Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in something sweet, sip on something festive, and celebrate love—whether it’s with a partner, friends, or just treating yourself! This year, I’ve got the ultimate lineup of drinks and desserts to make your day extra special. Start with a bubbly Pink Champagne Float, a fun and elegant twist on a classic treat. If you’re in the mood for a refreshing cocktail, the Cherry Gin Spritz delivers the perfect balance of tart and sweet. For coffee lovers, the Pink Espresso Martini is a dreamy, vibrant take on the classic pick-me-up. Of course, no Valentine’s Day is complete without dessert! The Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery, and topped with festive frosting, while the Valentine’s Day Cracker Candy is an irresistible mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy goodness. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening or a cozy night in, these recipes will bring the … Continue reading

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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are what dreams are made of.  I’ve made these multiple times, and each time is harder and harder to not eat the entire batch myself!  If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you are going to want to try these.  Personally, I think they are better than the store-bought version.  They are rich and creamy, perfectly sweet, and super easy to make.  And they are healthy-ish 😊 An absolute crowd pleaser when you are looking for a light dessert or something sweet to share.  They WILL disappear quickly.  I brought some to a potluck at work, ended up sharing the recipe, multiple people told me they made them for their families, and planned to make them again.  So that’s what I’m hoping to accomplish when I share the recipe with you today! The recipe can be found here. Start by adding 12 muffin liners to a muffin … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.  Do you plan to celebrate with your significant other, kids, or perhaps host a Galentine’s Day celebration?  We like to do something every year but it’s never the same thing.  Some years we go out, some years we stay in, and some years we postpone until we can figure out what we want to do.  Whatever you end up doing (or not doing), I hope you enjoy it! One tradition of mine is to ALWAYS make a beverage or 2 and a dessert or 2 to celebrate during the month of February.  I try to make simple recipes that don’t take a lot of time or ingredients and are something anyone could whip up at home.  Here’s what I have for you this year: Strawberry Pink Hot Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Martini Love Letter Pastries Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts   Now let’s walk through how to make each recipe: STRAWBERRY PINK HOT … Continue reading

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Baking is one of my favorite things to do but baking Christmas cookies is extra meaningful to me.  I used to spend a few days with my mom in the kitchen before the holidays baking her traditional cookies.  It was always so much fun…and something I looked forward to helping with every year.  Nowadays, I help when I can, but also like to bake a few batches of my own. I like to create new recipes or put a holiday spin on an existing recipe.  It’s fun to be creative and I love hearing reactions to the different goodies.  It doesn’t hurt that I have a sweet tooth so if no one else wants the cookies, I sure do!  This year, I’m making 5 different holiday treats to share with friends and family. Christmas Cookie “Charcuterie” Board No Bake Mint Oreo Truffles No Bake Butterscotch Clusters Holly Ginger Cookies Homemade … Continue reading

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