These are the latest in my pie bar series, and Mike's favorite! That says a lot, considering how much he loves chocolate. These are so springy and fresh, and of course, really simple to prepare. Enjoy!


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I've been on a pie bar kick, in case you haven't noticed. Coconut Cream Pie Bars, Lemon Cream Pie Bars, and now French Silk Pie Bars. These things are crazy! They remind me of going to Perkins Family Restaurant as a kid and getting a huuuge slice of French Silk Pie to devour all by myself. Enjoy them with a huge glass of milk.


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I wrote a post about the adventures of being a turtle owner. It is ridiculous. You should come read it ( Read more... )

These are gooey, chocolatey, caramelly, and amazing! They're quick and simple to make, and served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, they're to die for.


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These bars are a version of one of my dad's favorite desserts, Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, and they are so creamy and delicious. This summery version includes a little extra lemon tang, big fresh strawberries, and a buttery shortbread crust. They're also super easy to whip up, making them one of my favorite summertime treats. I hope you enjoy ( Read more... )

I went roller skating recently. I won't bore you with the details (here, anyway -- I'll bore you with all of them over on my blog...), but suffice it to say it was a blast from the past. And now I'm sore ( Read more... )

So, I guess I've become a celebrity trainwreck in need of reinventing myself, because I just posted a story about my underwear on the internet.

Just kidding. Well, I did just post a story about my underwear on the internet, but just kidding about the celebrity trainwreck part. I promise it's a tame story. But also kind of funny ( Read more... )

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Okay, 30 minutes of stirring sounds like a lot. But now that I know how incredible these bars are, I would stir for an hour if I had to -- maybe even two! They combine all the goodness of an old-fashioned coconut cream pie with the perfect amount of rich ganache. In short, these things are amazing ( Read more... )

These Brown Butter Cookie Dough Pretzel Bars were some little bits of happiness I contributed to a Sunday school Christmas party recently ( Read more... )