Holiday Baking Round-Up 2012

by Kristianne // 12.20.2012 // 6 Comments

Be honest – how many of you are completely done with your holiday baking? My mom just finished last night, I won’t be done until tomorrow, and I am sure there are still many of you who will be baking... Continue reading →

Mini Angel Food Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 12.18.2012 // 26 Comments

Tomorrow afternoon will finally mark the end of a long 2 weeks of cramming studying all day, eating almost nothing but chocolate, being highly caffeinated 24-7 and getting very little sleep. My last exam, the hardest exam, has been so... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Biscotti

by Kristianne // 12.15.2012 // 25 Comments

This gingerbread biscotti recipe is very easy, and they will fill your home with the wonderful aroma of gingerbread. They make an excellent home-baked Christmas gift! I love baking gingerbread cookies during the holiday season, but this year I wanted... Continue reading →

Nutty Coconut Bars

by Kristianne // 12.13.2012 // 16 Comments

Have you ever made something and realized a few hours later you should have made more? I hate when this happens! I made these nutty coconut bars and my husband and I ate every single one in less than a... Continue reading →

Cranberry Walnut Bread

by Kristianne // 12.12.2012 // 14 Comments

Once again I found myself with too many fresh cranberries that were about to go bad, so I chopped them up and threw them into this wonderful cranberry walnut bread. I love the hints of lemon, orange and cinnamon in... Continue reading →

Half-Marathon Training Update

by Kristianne // 12.11.2012 // 4 Comments

A little over 7 weeks to go! Most of you know that I am currently training for my first half-marathon taking place in February here in the city. I wanted to give you a little update on how the training... Continue reading →

Fresh Tomato Basil Cream Soup

by Kristianne // 12.09.2012 // 15 Comments

It has been so cold in the city the past few days, so I have been dying to make this fresh tomato basil cream soup. The name is a little misleading because instead of cream I substituted half-and-half to make... Continue reading →

Coconut Chocolate Avocado Pudding

by Kristianne // 12.06.2012 // 27 Comments

I know what you are thinking: chocolate pudding, made with avocados? See, the two don’t really go together…Chocolate pudding is not supposed to be healthy. Oh, but it can be! I am not vegan, ok I can’t even consider myself... Continue reading →

Candy Cane Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.05.2012 // 23 Comments

Have you ever gone shopping for 4+ hours and came home with nothing? Please tell me I’m not the only one who does this. Today was my day off, so I went downtown to do a little Christmas shopping thinking... Continue reading →

Baked Organic Chili Kale Chips

by Kristianne // 12.02.2012 // 15 Comments

I have a confession to make: I have never tried kale chips! I first heard about them a few years ago, and I have always wanted to try to make them. Kale is not one of my favorite veggies, so... Continue reading →