Candy and Sweets

These rocky road haystacks are always a hit. Crunchy peanuts and chow mein noodles are paired with mini marshmallows and coated in chocolate for a sweet and salty no bake treat that’s quick to whip together.  It’s funny to me the different things we care about having the “best of.” Not necessarily funny in the haha kind of way, but funny as in peculiar. For instance, my husband has to have the best internet. He’s constantly checking our download and upload…

Totally decadent, over the top, loaded peanut butter rice crispy treats. Chewy peanut butter rice crispy treats are layered with peanut butter cup filling, then topped with melted chocolate and m and m’s. These no bake beauties aren’t for the faint of heart, but are a must make for any peanut butter lover.  I noticed this week that I was becoming pretty predictable with my summer AHB recipes. A little fruit, a simple pastry or cake batter, a tasty glaze…

Rich and delicious. This Chocolate Brownie Trifle is layered brownie, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream perfection. I usually try and have some kind of cohesive story that goes with my blog posts, a snippet of personal history to accompany my recipe, a silly story to recount, sometimes even something just a little bit meaningful. Well, not today, this week I’ve got a mishmash of random stuff to tell you guys. 1.) I read Amy Poehler’s biography last week and was…

Creamy and sweet. Crunchy and salty. This Pumpkin Spice Bark is the best of both worlds and is sure to win over any pumpkin lover in your life. It’s getting cooler. Some leaves are starting to fall. I love it. I hate it. I’m already freezing even though the coolest it’s gotten has been down in the 60s.  Freezing.   Things I like about fall:   The changing of the leaves. Sweaters, boots, and scarves. And blankets. Football season. Fall…