The holidays are here. That’s obvious.We need quick and easy breakfast ideas for kiddos home from school, visiting, family and friends, and our hungry and deserving tummies!We also need a little bit of sunshine – a bit extra depending on where you live ☀️.Sunshine, banana bread, tropical fruit and nut crunch all baked into a…
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“OMG! SO good!” – Directly from the mouths of babes (well, somewhat grown up young man) – and HE doesn’t lie. Fresh and warm out of the oven, Stephen was drooling 🤤These sweet treats are tasty mounds of heaven! It’s not just your typical banana bread recipe baked into a muffin – these are the…
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When recently asked about his weakness in life, my dearest Brian responded with, “Hägen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream.” * While I know him better than most, possibly better than himself, I believe he thinks this is true, but I beg to differ. It’s the addition of ripe bananas, smashed into a fresh, warmly baked…
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Maybe a “rerun” or re-visit to previous recipes, but I always do something just a little bit different!And, who can go wrong with another beautiful and delectable batch of gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Banana Bread!?! 🐵🍌🍫🥜🙊 Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Banana Bread 4 Tbs. butter, melted and cooled3 super ripe bananas2 large eggs1/3 cup…
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I LOVE peanut butter and chocolate. If I am going to consume a banana 🍌, it absolutely MUST be with peanut butter (almond butter, nut butter, the like…)I found a nut-free chocolate “peanut butter” spread, made with roasted soybeans and wanted to give it a try. I’ve had the non-chocolate version in the past, and…
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I truly believe my destiny in life is to bake and cook for others.It’s something I adore.It’s my meditation.The kitchen is my canvas.It brings ME peace and happiness and solace while the enjoyment of others does just the same as the baking process.It’s my mojo. It’s all I really want to do. Thank you, my…
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So, since I bake SO often (almost daily for the sweet treats + dinner [yes, definitely everyday, but not always blog-worthy]), I tend to “force feed.”My hope is to please, satisfy, and delight. And, food is my love language. I’m a Mama Bear, a nurturer, and I tend to channel my non-existent Italian grandmother and…
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‘Extra‘ means trying too hard, over the top, excessive, maybe a little dramatic. Doing more than what the situation calls for. Often a little inappropriate. Like, if someone’s laughing really hard at all your jokes, and it’s unnatural and too much, your jokes aren’t that funny, you might say, ‘He’s so extra‘. While this marvelously delicious…
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I knew I wanted to bake banana bread – actually, banana chocolate bread, as it’s Brian’ all time favorite.My neighbor picked up some bananas and dark chocolate chunks for me at the store. And, even though I’m low on sugar at the house right now, I didn’t ask for that on her market trip. I…
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Everyone loves Nutella. Seriously. Even if you don’t like to admit it, you do. It’s impossible NOT to like. It’s full of sugar, chocolate, nutty sweetness. It’s smooth. It’s delicious. AND, you all know you no one would have to twist your arm to sit down with a whole jar. Nutella is served with everything…
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