Spring is here, and that means strawberries! And early spring also means citrus, so Alex combined the two in this Strawberry Lemon-Lime Pie. This is not a proper post, more just an apology for my extended silence. I have been fighting a nasty sinus infection, and it has taken me out of commission for almost…
Sour Cream Peach Muffins with Pecan Streusel: #MuffinMonday
Sour Cream Peach Muffins with Pecan Streusel are a delicious segue from summer into fall, and a fun treat to bake with your kids! Keep reading to learn all about Muffin Monday! Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Guys!!! I have a new group! And it is…
Best Peanut Butter Blondie Re-Do: Alex Bakes!
These Best Peanut Butter Blondies are exactly what they say–literally the best peanut butter blondies I have ever had. Try them–you will agree. Affiliate links were used in this post, but only to link to items I would be discussing and linking to anyway. This is one of those First World Blogger problems—I love these…
Andes Mint Slice and Bake Chocolate Cookies: Alex Bakes!
Alex and I had so much fun with this post! You know, the older my girls get, the more fun they are in the kitchen (even if it means they are getting more opinionated!). Sammy and I had so much fun with that #PirateFairy Cheddar Cheese Coins post, and for this one Alex and I…
Gingerbread Bars/Review of Esther Brody’s 250 Best Bars and Brownies
I was recently sent Esther Brody’s The 250 Best Brownies, Bars and Squares to review. I was a little skeptical before receiving the book; the somewhat personality-less “250 Best!” format is not really to my taste. On the other hand, any collection of 250 baked goods deserves to be perused. The verdict?
Cinnamon Swirled Muffins: Alex and Sammy Bake
I mentioned some time previously that as we get closer to school starting (which it has) my kids seem to re-discover their desire to spend time in the kitchen. This summer was no different, and the other day Alex decided that she was going to take the neighbors muffins (if you are a neighbor and…
Salted Browned Butter Blondies & A Review of OXO’s Mini Beakers
Word to the wise, my friends. When you are taking Flagyl and supposed to be avoiding even the slightest trace of alcohol, that includes vanilla extract in baked goods. Let’s just not even talk about how I know.
Sweet Chocolate Flecked Muffins and Savory Tomato and Olive Muffins: Baking with Kids
This post is a little bittersweet. These muffins were baked back in mid-August (yes I am that behind); both kids helped a bit with the savory muffins, but much to Sammy’s frustration, Alex made the sweet muffins on her own (with my supervision). I explained to Sammy that she and I would have all year…
Alex Takes on Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
Some of you may have thought, after witnessing the cocoa powder mess from the brownies, that I would not be brave enough to let Alex back into the kitchen. Then it occurred to me that if I taught her to make muffins I could get her making her own savory muffins for her lunch box…