Growing up, I was never a fan of fruit desserts, such as pie or cobbler. (I am, since, reformed.) But, I never felt that fruit belonged in dessert.  I missed out on so much, right?! I mean, I got by: I always gravitated towards the chocolate-y things…the gooier the better. So, now my grown-up self, has created a hybrid dessert, based on one that is traditionally a fruit-centric treat, and made it with a chocolate base and a sweet cream drop biscuit topping, but kept the simpl

Beautiful, delicate, dainty treats are just not my thing. I don’t have the gentle hand for them, I guess. Tiny, bite size, with precise details…not my wheelhouse. (Also might explain why my Pickleball game looks more like baseball…I tend to use too much force!)  Now, thick, chunky, loaded with add-ins…those are my jam. These scones look bakery - worthy once baked, and are quick to mix up, but they can also withstand my heavy hand, and still remain tender. Just mix, scoop and

Cake for breakfast, you say? I’m never not on board. We are big brunch fans in this family, and I typically host on Sundays. I love to...

Ok. So, this is what it looks like when you forget to sift the powdered sugar, as you are preparing the glaze. Extra lumps. Was I rushed?...

This is my riff on a recipe from Christina Tosi’s book, All About Cookies , called Perfect 10 Bars. These are so simple to mix up and I make these on repeat for breakfast. I usually crave something semi-sweet with coffee, in the morning, and for me, these bars are a satisfying blend of healthy fat and protein! And I love chocolate and walnut together. And I love maple and almond butter together. Coffee doesn’t need a reason. So, yeah! I live on these. Ingredients: 3 tbs. Almo