Chocolate & Pear Pastry Wreath

Bread, Chocolate, Dessert, Holidays, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

This post was sponsored by AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate as part of an Influencer Campaign for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My memories of childhood holidays are filled with magic. No matter the business or financial hardships, my mom always went out of her way to infuse every day with seasonal …

Campfire Pretzel Bites with Glutino

Brands, Chocolate, Dessert, Gluten Free, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Glutino® and Udis®. The opinions and text are all mine. I married into a family of doctors. Of course, it is quite beneficial when I need a flu shot or have a question about a sore throat. But there are times that I find …

Crunchy Habanero Mummy Fingers with Heluva Good! Dip

Appetizers, Brands, Candy, Chocolate, Condiments, Creams, Dessert, Holidays, Party Themes, Recipes, Sauces, Sweets, Tutorial

This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! as part of an Ambassador Program and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Planning a frightful Halloween party this month? Need scary-good recipe inspiration? Then you have come to the right place, Boys and Ghouls! Lucky for you, I have just the thing that will …

Almond Lavender Fudge

Brownies, Candy, Chocolate, Dessert, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

David and Goliath. Rocky and Drago. Tesla and Edison. Every good story has an arch nemesis that must be overcome by sheer will, grit, and resolve. My arch nemesis is fudge. I curse the sight of that thick, chocolaty nectar! Why, you ask? Because every time I attempt to make it, I fail. And trust …

Lollis & Pops: Candy Heaven for the Nostalgic Soul

Bakery, Brands, Candy, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets, Travel

Like many children of the late ’70s, early ’80s (yes, I’m that old), growing up I had only one life-goal that needed to be accomplished. I was going to find a Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. I was positive that this was better than winning the lottery. My 7-year-old mind came up with …

Valentine Rejects Bark

Candy, Cocktails, Dessert, Holidays, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

Today’s recipe is for the rejects. The has-beens. The losers. It is also for the lazy. The procrastinator. The anti-Valentine. It’s my ridiculous easy recipe for Valentine Rejects Bark. I am not kidding about how easy this recipe is. It’s so easy, even a love-spurned grump can do it blindfolded on a lonely Valentine’s Day …

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Alcohol, Chocolate, Cocktails, Coffee, Creams, Dessert, Drinks, Holidays, Recipes, Sauces, Sweets, Tea, Tutorial

If there is one thing I love on a cold winter’s day, it’s a cup of hot cocoa. Add to that another one of my loves, red velvet cake, and you have one heck of a drink recipe. Now, if you’re not too familiar with the world of red velvet, it is a red colored …