This blog is about to get super festive… is it too early? I don’t know the rules, but considering Christmas decorations have been in stores since before Halloween, I think it’s ap…

Pickled Onion

Spring is finally here! No more snow, (for now!), milder temps, and Easter is coming soon......I love this time of the year! Lollipops, (aka "suckers" as we also call them), are so colorful and fun for the kids. I like to actually make these for bake sales and fundraisers because they are a great "do ahead" item, and obviously last awhile. Plus, you can package them using fun ribbons for any occasion, and make an amazing display using your imagination as well for any party, celebration, or fundraiser! Plus, did I mention that they are a big seller???!! I came across these awesome "sprinkles" at Target in the baking section, (who knew?), and they are essentially mini "chiclets"- the candy- coated retro gum they used to sell when I was a kid. I always enjoyed the "Charm Pops" too, (bubblegum filled lollies), when I was younger as well, but when I came across these mini bubblegum sprinkles, I just had to make some of these fun lollies! The ones pictured are my "free form" style, but I made some in standard molds as well. They were a definite hit! Very fun, colorful, and yummy! These are really easy to make, inexpensive, and you can play with any color and/or flavor as well. (The blue ones pictured are a Blueberry Cream swirl.)

Churros Con Chocolate is an undeniable Spanish breakfast favorite. Who wouldn't love to dip crispy cinnamony sticks into a hot chocolate in the morning?

Grilled Mango Skewers with a spicy teriyaki glaze. Perfect for summer entertaining. The best way to eat mango during the summer!

Healthy vegan energy bites made with dried apricots and raw almonds