Tag Archives: chocolate

Happy National Donut (Doughnut) Day

Today is National Donut Day! When I was at Pepperdine University, we’d zip along PCH, speed up the incline to Santa Monica and hang out at Pier or the mall. Inside the mall was a donut palce, which I thought … Continue reading

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Happy National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day

I was wierd as a kid. This is not a secret. Maybe picky is a better word than wierd to describe my likes and dislikes. I’ll leave it up to those of you who knew me and/or grew up with … Continue reading

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Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pops

Here’s another in what is going to turn into my 12 Days of Christmas posts for your holidays parties and dinners. Next on my list is super yummy Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pops that were also a big hit at … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Truffles

These little treats didn’t last long at the Merry Martini party. They combine my two favorite foods — peanut butter and chocolate — a heavenly combination. They’re pretty rich and I was thinking I made them a little too big, … Continue reading

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows

I’ve been getting so many requests for lots of the food and drinks I had at my annual Merry Martini Party that I’ll be posting the msot requested recipes over the next few days so you all can make them … Continue reading

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Monday is National Sundae Day

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! I’m pretty simple with my ice cream desires, having three basic go-to ice cream treats. 1) Super thick chocolate milk shake made with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup; 2) … Continue reading

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Happy National S’mores Day

I want s’more please. Happy National S’mores Day! S’more conjure images of campfires, toes in the sand on the beach, friends and tons of fun. I like to toast marshmallows, but not eat them, so I’m a s’mores making machine … Continue reading

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Happy National Chocolate Pudding Day

Do you remember those Bill Cosby pudding commercials. I grew up on those commercials and was a huge fan of chocolate pudding. Jelly instant pudding was a safe and easy recipe we could make when we were little kids. The … Continue reading

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Happy National Chocolate Eclair Day

I remember when I was little that my dad would get a chocolate eclair any time he saw one some place. I was never a fan, which is hard to believe since I love chocolate and pastries. Since today is … Continue reading

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The Cutest Graduation Caps

Congrats graduates! Today is graduation day for my daughter Isabella. She’s graduating from Folsom High School. Yea! We are all so proud of her and everything she’s accomplished, and so excited to see what’s ahead for her future. Knowing that … Continue reading

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