Celebrating the Red, White and Blue-berry!

It’s hard to believe that the Fourth of July is here again. It seems like this year is flying by and before we know it, the holidays will be just around the corner.  But TRB is getting ahead of herself… One thing that’s so wonderful about the summertime is the overabundance of fresh, natural ingredients. Supermarkets… more »

Pure Decadence: Boozy Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars

If you’re on a diet, stop reading this post right now. No, seriously, STOP because this will not make you happy.  If you’re like TRB, though, and regularly kickbox (or perform any other sort of rigorous exercise) just so you can sample the most wonderful sweet treats life has to offer, keep going because this… more »

Just Peachy: Peach Streusel Cake

As faithful readers know well by now, TRB is a Food Network fanatic. As in – not just A fan, but THE fan. It’s pretty much the only channel TRB watches (besides sister-network, Cooking Channel). Truth be told, not much excites TRB like coming home to find the next issue of Food Network Magazine in the… more »

Gluten-Free Goodness: Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze

Arrowroot. Agave nectar. Coconut flour. You might not think you’d find these items on a list of ingredients for a delicious strawberry cupcake, but you’d be wrong.   Do you equate “gluten-free” with “tasteless” or “gummy texture?” Then, these cupcakes will certainly be a pleasant surprise, since they bake up moist and full of flavor…. more »

Quick and Easy: Campfire Cookies

Who doesn’t love S’mores? Rich chocolate and gooey marshmallows piled between crunchy graham crackers… it’s the perfect snack for a camping trip. But, here’s a secret – TRB isn’t a big fan of camping OR S’mores, mostly because camping involves being outside with bugs (yuck!) and S’mores are super messy to eat.  So, the question… more »