Rudolph Reindeer Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 12.24.2014 // 3 Comments

We had our Christmas Pot Luck at work yesterday, and when asked what I wanted to bring the first thing I blurted out was DESSERT! Desserts are second nature to me during the holiday season, due to many years of... Continue reading →

Walnut Fudge

by Kristianne // 12.17.2014 // 8 Comments

I have a special treat for you today: walnut fudge. It is my mom’s recipe, and one of my favorite Christmas time treats. We made it together every year for our neighbors, friends and family. This year I asked her for... Continue reading →

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.13.2014 // 9 Comments

My favorite part about the holiday season isn’t the pretty lights, gifts, or snow…it’s baking! Yes, this is the only time of the year where you can get away with baking batches and batches of Christmas cookies (after all, you are... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter Blossom Spiders

by Kristianne // 10.21.2014 // 9 Comments

Boo! I have had Halloween fever this week. I can’t believe Halloween is already next week! I baked these peanut butter blossom cookies and decided they would be even more fun with a spider on top. The spiders are just... Continue reading →

Berry White Chocolate Fantasy

by Kristianne // 08.14.2014 // 1 Comment

This week I got a special delivery from FarmBox SF, and was invited to try their berries with a Tillamook ice cream flavor and come up with a “Fresh-Picked Craving” recipe. FarmBox SF is a company that supports local, organic farmers to bring fresh produce... Continue reading →

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

by Kristianne // 08.05.2014 // 8 Comments

Today is day 2 of my coffee detox {yes I quit again}. I am feeling much better than yesterday, which consisted of laying on the coach groaning from a terrible headache and dreaming of a nice hot latte. Why am I... Continue reading →

Funfetti Banana Cake

by Kristianne // 07.26.2014 // 5 Comments

This past Monday was our 2 year wedding anniversary, and after thinking for a while about what cake I wanted to make to celebrate, I decided on this banana cake decorated with funfetti frosting. The bananas make the cake very... Continue reading →

Key Lime Panna Cotta

by Kristianne // 06.27.2014 // 2 Comments

The first time I tried panna cotta was in Italy during a ski trip in the Dolomites. It is an Italian dessert that is made of cream and gelatin, and it is usually served with fruit. When I saw this... Continue reading →

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

by Kristianne // 06.01.2014 // 8 Comments

Four more days until my big exam! I am starting to feel more ready, which is a relief… but I still have a lot to look over before the big day. This is the last step before I become a... Continue reading →

Snowball Caramel Surprise Cookies

by Kristianne // 05.23.2014 // 6 Comments

Do you know what two of my favorite desserts are? Caramel and snowball cookies (also know as Mexican wedding cakes). When I found this caramel surprise cookie recipe from LANCASTER Soft Crèmes, I couldn’t wait to take a bite! I... Continue reading →