Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
I know, I know, you’re thinking what the heck is a Pig Picking Cake? Well, first I want you to set aside any hang-ups you may have about a cake that is not entirely made from scratch. Next, I want you to imagine for a minute that you are about to taste the best cake …
Really? Do I have to convince you these Nutella Brownies are delicious? You know they are. I mean, they have Nutella in them, and chocolate chips and nuts!! Who doesn’t love nuts in their brownies? These brownies really shouldn’t be shared with the kids though, right? I mean, would they really appreciate them? Nah. I …
These Chocolate Banana Muffins are ridiculous. Ridiculously good that is! I mean chocolate and banana go together like PB & J, peas & carrots, Sonny & Cher for pity’s sake. What I’m trying to tell you is that these muffins are calling your name. Don’t ignore them. These are perfect for school lunches. Wrap and …
Today, I’m loving lemon bars. Snowmageddon Part Deux or Trois, I can’t keep up, is on it’s way today, this second last day of February and I’m trying hard not to get cranky. I am so over this winter. But the signs are there that spring is just around the corner. The days are getting …
Let’s face it, banana bread has been around forever, so the variations are endless. You can make it with buttermilk, sour cream, apple sauce, flax seed, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and chocolate chips. You can even bake it in a skillet. It’s the Bubba Gump Shrimp of the dessert bread world. So now …
I’m sorry. I felt the need to just get that out of the way. I’m sorry, because what you’re about to make is chock full of calories but is so damn good you’re not gonna care. You’re going to be smacking people’s hands out of the way as you go in for seconds. No sirree …
This week I asked my daughters what they’d like me to make them for snacks in their lunch. My youngest daughter requested Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars and my oldest requested these Soft Ginger Cookies. This recipe makes 12 cookies and I wouldn’t recommend freezing them. That being said you probably won’t have to worry about …
I hate coffee. I love coffee cake. I’m a total conundrum. Sour Cream Coffee Cake 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream (can use light) 1/2 teaspoon baking …
