Chocolate S’more Cookies

by Kristianne // 05.15.2013 // 19 Comments

What happens when you crave s’mores and chocolate cookies at the same time? S’mookies happen. Yes, I am totally coining this term! Soft, fudgy, chocolate cookies bursting with gooey chocolate chips, crispy graham cracker pieces and marshmallows = s’mookies. Just... Continue reading →

Low-Fat Dark Chocolate Mousse

by Kristianne // 05.02.2013 // 32 Comments

Once I finished my work at the hospital today, I was craving something sweet. The entire way home, I contemplated if I should make cookies or not. Basically, the debate was over making something healthy like a fruit bowl vs.... Continue reading →

Black Bean Brownies {Gluten-Free}

by Kristianne // 04.25.2013 // 66 Comments

OK…I have to admit, the thought of black bean brownies completely disgusted me when I first heard of them. Brownies made of black beans…. really?! That just does not sound appetizing. When I think of black beans, I think of... Continue reading →

No-Bake Cocoa Banana Energy Bites

by Kristianne // 03.11.2013 // 24 Comments

This weekend we took a little weekend getaway to Lake Tahoe, and after a weekend of skiing, fresh air, gorgeous scenery and the jacuzzi I feel so refreshed and ready for the week! I hope you had a nice weekend... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

by Kristianne // 01.22.2013 // 38 Comments

Today is our 6 month wedding anniversary! I thought about making a fancy dinner or celebrating in some way, but I refrained myself because I want our first year anniversary to be special! I really should stop making every month... Continue reading →

Chocolate Caramel Pretzels

by Kristianne // 12.21.2012 // 8 Comments

I am supposed to be on my way to the airport, but this morning I woke up to an email saying our flight to Germany was delayed 5 hours (it is rainy and cloudy here in San Francisco). My first... 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 →

Chocolate Rice Cereal Turkeys

by Kristianne // 11.16.2012 // 27 Comments

Have you ever heard of stress baking? Well, I do it. A lot. Mainly because of pharmacy school. I had 2 midterms yesterday, so not only did I bake myself a whole pan of brownies while I was studying for... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 10.14.2012 // 53 Comments

I did it. I signed up for my first Half Marathon in San Francisco next February! I am so excited to do this and start training. I have to admit the past few weeks I have been running less and... Continue reading →

Caramel Brownies

by Kristianne // 09.15.2012 // 3 Comments

What is everyone up to this weekend? Today I made these gooey caramel brownies from scratch because I still had some caramel left over from these turtle cookies I made a few weeks ago. I have been trying to stick... Continue reading →