dessert

4 Ways to Set the Mood for Fall

September 15, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

If there are sure-fire things that remind me of fall, I'd have to say they are: autumnal home decor, pumpkin anything, spiked apple-flavored … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Set the Mood for Fall

Mixed Berry Popsicles with Coconut Water

August 5, 2018 by Vanessa 2 Comments

The quintessential summer dessert is the classic popsicle. Wouldn't you agree? Sure melted s'mores are delicious, but I consider s'mores … [Read more...] about Mixed Berry Popsicles with Coconut Water

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

December 18, 2017 by Vanessa 1 Comment

Have any Bah Humbugs in your house this holiday? Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pecans are the cure! Not only does the house fill with the smell of … [Read more...] about Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Baked Apples Filled with Oatmeal, Dates and Brown Sugar

October 1, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Hello fall! Good to see you again. October is the best month of the year. Why? It's my birthday month (holla!), breweries are prepping … [Read more...] about Baked Apples Filled with Oatmeal, Dates and Brown Sugar

Decadent Poached Pears made with Cabernet and Apple Cider

September 30, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

I didn't want to make the typical fall dessert. You know the kind. Pumpkin Pie. Caramel Brownies. Nope! I wanted to make something fresh, … [Read more...] about Decadent Poached Pears made with Cabernet and Apple Cider

Angel Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Blueberry Sauce

August 22, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

When I make desserts, I get a little crazy. Good kind of crazy. My creativity runs wild and before I know it, I've swirled blueberries … [Read more...] about Angel Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Blueberry Sauce

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

I have a challenge for you. (It’s one I heard about on TV during a “60 Minutes” episode on climate change and pollution.) After you read this post, I want you to try to go as long as you can without touching anything plastic. How long do you think you could last? Almost everything we […]

3 Ways to Stay Active After Work Even If You’re Feeling Lazy

Do you ever find yourself wondering where the time went? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 44 hours per week, or 8.8 hours per day. If you’re like me, you spend most of that time staring at a computer while sitting at a desk. After returning home from work, the last thing I want to do is to sit […]

Keto Dinner Recipes That You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

After months of yo-yo eating (we eat what we want when we want only to regret it later and try to eat healthy), we’ve committed to living a Keto lifestyle. If you’re reading this post, you’re either already eating a low-carb diet or would like to make healthier eating decisions. In my opinion, Keto* is […]

4 Reasons to Visit Four Fights Distilling in Corning, New York

After a return visit to Upstate New York and the Corning area, I decided to add an adventure we had never included on our itinerary before – a tour of a local distillery! Four Fights Distilling should be a must-stop for any traveler who appreciates locally crafted spirits. Operating for the last five years from […]

Fizzy Grapefruit Sparkler

The citrus flavors of summer fruit are delicious so I couldn’t resist adding this bubbly grapefruit cocktail to my lineup of all-star seasonal cocktails. Loaded with grapefruit and lime flavor, this effervescent drink is incredibly simple to make using ingredients that are easy to locate at your grocery store. When you need to serve guests […]