When Life Hands You Lemons...

...Make Dessert

A client of mine recently gave me 20 lbs of lemons from their yard and asked me to surprise them with some gluten free treats.

Aunt Izzy's Brown Sugar Nut Shortbread

I can't believe I've lived 26 years without these, how did I ever survive!?

Someone tell me, honestly, is there anything better than butter, sugar and nuts melting in your mouth?

Momo's Date Drop Cookies

This cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for years.  Momo is my great Grandmother on my mom's side.  A family gathering is not complete with out a batch of Momo's cookies served.

My mom, Aunt Izzy and Nana were headed on a road trip for Mother's Day and I sent them on their way with a box of Momo's and Brown Sugar Nut Shortbread cookies to munch on in the car.  My favorite cookies for my favorite women!

The Best White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie...

...ever!

Have I mentioned I'm obsessed with salty-sweet treats!? ;o)

The salty flavor of the nuts go so well with the sweet white chocolate flavor, purely sublime!

Bu bu bu bundt Cake

Apple Spiced Bundt!

This Cake was so delicious I had to make it twice in 2 days.

More Power to You

Finally a Truely Powerful, Full Protein, HEALTHY Energy Bar!

not to mention, they're vegan, gluten free and NO sugar added- well a couple chocolate chips :o)

Nonna's Biscotti

Gluten/Sugar Free and Vegan Almond Biscotti

My Italian grandmother would be disappointed to see what I have done to the family biscotti recipe. But, in my defense, it's 20-10 and with new research coming out showing the negative effects wheat and sugar have on our bodies, I felt the need to make a few adjustments.

How Sweet it is to be Lavender

Sweet & Salty = Perfection!

I have been having a recent obsession with sweets sprinkled with salt!

The 3 flavors here (sugary sweetness, earthy lavender and savory salt) make these shortbread cookies little bites of heaven!  

Choose the Flavor, Fruit Jam Bars

I love making these bars because they are simple to make and so delicious.

My mom has been making these for as long as I can remember.  Every summer she makes homemade raspberry jam, and always makes a batch of these bars with her jam.

Amaretto Persimmon Bundt Cake

O My Gosh- I have never eaten the batter of anything like I did this! Maybe it was all the liquor that had me licking the bowl clean!

Chocolate Cake

This cake is really great and so simple to make!

I added slivered almonds just for a little decoration

I love this recipe because you don't even need an electric mixer to make the batter.

Moist Zucchini Bread