The Crazy Simple Life

Why “Whoopsy” cookies? Well, these delicious morsels were born of a fortunate mistake. A couple weeks ago, the little man and I were making oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I helped him carefully measure out ingredients, test-tasting the ...

You'll often find a caramel apple pie at our holiday dinner table. However, as pecan and pumpkin pie are also seasonal favorites, I've decided on a twist this year...an Apple Cake with Caramel Frosting and Chopped Pe...

One of the best parts about Halloween are the pumpkins! Pumpkins are on almost every door step and my son and I enjoy pointing them out to each other as we drive down the road.

And of course…wher...

I’m pretty sure this dish was used in medieval France during an ancient war, but I don’t have proof. However that’s the spirit of this delicious treat and you'll taste it in each bite: a seasonal fall fruit, a smooth red wine and a

I always love combining sweet and salty, but being pregnant seems to make that craving 10 times more intense! A couple days ago I could think of nothing but bittersweet chocolate and salty pretzels and ...

Next month, my niece turns three years old. Like my almost-three-year-old son, she is in LOVE with Elmo. Maybe it's that shaggy red face, maybe it's that shrill baby voice - I don't know makes him so incredibly enticing, but I do know that she ...

Last summer, the sports-fanatic (hubby) and I attended the wedding of my friend Karin and her now-husband, Phil. The reception was fun and playful, with hula hoops, a soft-serve ice cream machine, and these delight...

There's nothing like homemade butercream on a freshly baked slice of cake. It is so easy to make and so much tastier than store bought icing! However, if you plan on doing any piping with your buttercream, or if it'll be in the heat, then a butter-only ...

I recently helped to host my girlfriend’s baby shower.  I decided to recreate a party favor that I received at a shower a few months ago.  The party favor is a candy bar that has been recovered with a label specific ...

I can think of few images that instantly bring a sense of serenity than the sight of a fluttering Monarch landing on a lovely blossom. Sigh. These delicate creatures are true harbingers of spring.

Two days to go!

If your first thought is "Two days until what?" then, WHEW, glad you're here. We have some fabulous VALENTINE'S DAY yummies to share with you that are easy, sweet - and unexpected! There's so much about this holiday that is cliche that we want to offer you som...

Cupcakes are everywhere these days as the essential party dessert. If you are hosting or preparing cupcakes (or any individual desserts) for an upcoming event, customizing a display is a must. Here's ...

I'm about to make a confession. Are you ready?

Those cakes I make, the ones everyone thinks are from scratch?... um, they're not.

Okay, okay, before you fly off the handle...