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Boozy Treat: Rum and Coke Cupcakes

Boozy Treat: Rum and Coke Cupcakes

Have I ever mentioned how much I love spiced rum? I have? Well, just a little reminder: I LOVE IT. Anyone who knows me well knows that a rum and coke is my go-to drink and is sure to cure any bad day I may 

Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Strawberry Rose Cream Soda

Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Strawberry Rose Cream Soda

Valentine’s Day is coming! I love hearing how everyone is celebrating, so tell me how you are celebrating in the comments below. Some of my friends get all fancied up to have a swanky dinner, some of them stay home with their sig-other and keep 

Valentine’s Day Fudgy Brownies

Valentine’s Day Fudgy Brownies

I have been craving SWEETS lately! Lucky for me, Valentine’s Day is almost here so I can bake and not feel like I need to justify myself. I can also go to Target on Saturday and get 75% off candy. I’m not even exaggerating when 

Valentine’s Day Bonus: Boozy Brownie Milkshake

Valentine’s Day Bonus: Boozy Brownie Milkshake

I know, I know. First the rum and coke cupcakes, then the spiked strawberry soda, now I’ve got ANOTHER boozy treat for you. What am I doing? You know what I’m doing, trying to help you get through these last few months of winter hell 

Boozy Treat Part II: Vanilla Rum Cupcakes

Boozy Treat Part II: Vanilla Rum Cupcakes

I recently posted these Rum & Coke cupcakes and loved them so much I decided to try making a vanilla version and boy am I glad that I did! These turned out SO delicious. I tend to be a bit of a terrible baker (lots 

Weeknight Stir Fry

Weeknight Stir Fry

I am actually out of town visiting my friend Melia, but I made a huge batch of this before I left. Partly to share my stir fry sauce recipe and partly to make sure my boyfriend wouldn’t starve to death while I’m away! Per my 

Glazed Lemon Bread

Glazed Lemon Bread

I have been in such a mood for sweets lately. I figure since I’ve been eating healthy on a regular basis, it never hurts to whip up a sweet dessert. I had a few lemons leftover in my fridge from who knows what and thought 

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Chicken Noodle Casserole

So, this past weekend I was sick. To make matters worse, I knew I was heading back to Chicago for work this week and could not bear the thought of being sick during the trip. All I wanted to do was drink tea and eat