You may think from the title that I made some sort of super creamy version of ice cream that mimics a mug of hot chocolate. Wrong! I made hot chocolate, as in cayenne pepper hot chocolate. This Hot Chocolate Ice Cream reminds me of…
Why it took me so long to visit Samurai Sushi, located at 2209 Elliston Place, is beyond me. I’ve heard so much about it and all I could think about is having a yummy sushi roll topped with delicious fruit. So when my friend…
As much as I love to blog about food, I find it harder and harder to have something worth blogging about and yet still fit in my jeans. I really start to notice this issue during these warm summer months when tank tops, shorts,…
Why hello there, cure to my once insatiable sweet tooth. This Oatmeal Turtle Tart is what I made last month for my mom on Mother’s Day. She loves chocolate and caramel about as much as I do. I guess that’s where I get it…
I have recently become a huge fan of Noodles & Company, located at 2116 Green Hills Village Drive near the Mall at Green Hills. I’d never heard of the chain before, but I’m glad they’ve found a home in Nashville. My first thought was…
I should’ve named these 1 a.m. sticky buns. I don’t know why, but I always get an itch to bake bread late at night. And every single time I forget that baking bread from scratch is quite the lengthy process. So when I started…
How stinkin’ cute are these Dinner Rolls Baked in a Jar? I’ve had these bookmarked to make for months now, but kept forgetting the 4-ounce jars. I finally found them at my local Kroger (I have no idea why I forgot about the Interwebs…
I am a huge fan of cream cheese. Be it sweet or savory, if it’s included, I want it. When the Philadelphia Cooking Cremes came out, I jumped at the chance to try them. Philadelphia so kindly put out several recipes to try with…
I’m a huge fan of breakfast, even breakfast for dinner. I’m also a lover of pretty much anything with bacon. I’ve been searching for the best Bacon Waffles and I’ve finally found a recipe I really like. My waffle maker is Belgian-style, but these…
Now that warmer weather is slowly making its way to Nashville, I find myself in the mood for cold, sweet treats. Ice cream, smoothies, milkshakes, popsicles. You name it, it’s in my freezer. I couldn’t wait to make homemade popsicles. They are so fun…
I’m definitely one of those people that loves ranch dressing. It’s my number one salad dressing choice and I dip everything in it. Fries, pizza, veggies, you name it. Ever since I made homemade dressing for my Spring Dinner Party, I’ve been wanting to…
Brace yourself. Are you really ready to read this post? You are about to dive into a mad, incurable addiction. One bite of these Espresso Caramel Bars and you’ll be hooked. There’s no going back. A crunchy cinnamon crust with an ooey gooey layer…