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Greek Yogurt Raspberry Muffin Recipe

on April 24, 2016

Do you ever get the feeling that something super cute is calling out to you? Like you HAVE to buy it and make something with it because OMG so cute!? No? Only me?

Okay, so I was in World Market and this happened to me. I was scanning through the kitchen section because they always have cute things and well… these cake molds literally jumped out at me. Like precariously balanced and fell on the floor jumped. THEN they were 25% off AND I had a coupon. It was fate.

So I bought them. And took them home. And made muffins. Now… One of my great beefs with cupcakes is that while they’re SUPPOSED to be light and fluffy, I really like them dense. So I also have a love for muffins. This Raspberry muffin recipe makes muffins that are super dense and super delicious. Give them a try!

ByChelsea

How to Make Unicorn Bark

on April 19, 2016

I’ll admit I have a special affinity for unicorns. They’re mythical, magical, and they can stab you with their heads. Pretty awesome huh?

No, my house is not completely decorated in them. No, not everything I own has a unicorn on it, but I do love them. The term unicorn doesn’t always refer to the mythical white horse that bleeds silver (thank you Harry Potter) or poops glitter and marshmallows. It can also refer to something special, unique. In the start up world, a unicorn (in Canada they call them Narwhals and that makes me laugh) is astart up that is valued at over $1 Billion. Think about that! (with my pinky at my mouth) 1 Billion Dollars. I wouldn’t have to work at all with that kind of money… like ever… and still have some left over.

For me, I like to refer to people unicorns as those who freaking rock and are magical and not afraid to show it.

More Bark Recipes

Oh, and before you do anything else, Google Scotland’s national animal. DO IT!!!
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ByChelsea

Easter Bunny Chow Recipe

on March 25, 2016

Holidays always involve a lot of tradition, whether its hot cocoa with your family on Christmas Eve, the fireworks on the 4th of July, or Church on Easter Morning. I for one love them.

But sometimes, you create your own traditions. When I moved to LA I didn’t really know many people. No one that I could say I was close to, so I had to sort of make my own. In making my own tribe/family, I also realized that I was making traditions with them as well. One of those for us is an Easter brunch. My friend Natalie always makes Ham Pies (her families’ tradition), we meet at a friends house after church, eat a bunch of casserole, ham, and sweets and really just enjoy spring and being together. Does anyone have a favorite Easter tradition? I’d love to know.

ByChelsea

10 Fun and Easy Pi Day Pie Recipes

on March 13, 2016

Okay friends. Let me introduce you to the pi song.

Yeah, all I remember is that pi = 3.14159. You don’t really need to know more than that, unless you have an awesome memory and love math.

Anyway, I love Pi Day for a few reasons. For one, I love baking… duh. And two, I get a kick out of telling uninformed people that it is officially Pi Day and therefore we eat pi and celebrate math. They think I’m a dork, but whatever.

ByChelsea

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

on February 19, 2016

I had originally planned to only post this soft, delicious and easy Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Mix Cookies Recipe but this post kind of got away from me. There’s so much I’m learning about life through writing this blog and the experiences I’ve had on the outside that I felt like I HAD to share it.

When the idea of this blog first came about I was excited, but scared. What if I had nothing original to give? What if it didn’t succeed? What if I wasn’t as creative as I thought….

ByChelsea

Red Velvet Rice Krispies Squares Recipe

on February 5, 2016

Okay, so I’m going to start this off by saying that I only recently started liking Red Velvet. Why? I always felt it was overrated, but most importantly the times I’d tried it, the cake had this horribly chalky texture to it that I couldn’t stand.. oh! and the cream cheese icing they had? Totally slimy. I’m a texture eater. I cannot lie. But in the last year or so I’ve had some AMAZING red velvet cupcakes with just the right hint of cocoa in them and NO chalky texture to give me the heebie jeebies, and so I have had to rethink my stance on the flavor.

Gooey and delicious Red Velvet Rice Krispies Squares - or hearts if you're feeling fancy! - Doityourfreakingself.com

Also, let it be said, adding raspberry flavor to chocolate does not red-velvet make. That is not red velvet and not delicious… unless you’re into that…. but don’t call it red velvet.

ByChelsea

Easy Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe

on January 29, 2016

I LOVE baking with kids. So much so, that when I went over to hang out with Noah (5) and Peyton (2.5), Peyton promptly asked if we were making cookies. I could not handle the cute.

Alas, we were not making cookies that day, but I think they had fun regardless. Noah was very careful with his decorating, while P was more interested in the sprinkles that were stuck on her fingers and the chocolate that came with it. (there was a lot of hand washing going on)

Make chocolate dipped pretzel rods with kids! Great for teacher and neighbor gifts. - doityourfreakingself.com

These chocolate dipped pretzel rods are so much fun for kids and adults alike. The kids are using these as teacher gifts this year for Valentines, but they’re great for pretty much any season.

ByChelsea

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