Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 04.14.2012 // 53 Comments

Don’t get me wrong-cupcakes made from store-bought cake mix are pretty darn delicious! But almost every boxed cake mix has hydrogenated oils and other unhealthy ingredients to help shelf life, etc. I never thought baking a cupcakes from scratch was... Continue reading →

Angel Food Cake

by Kristianne // 04.13.2012 // 5 Comments

The other night we were invited to a dinner party and I offered to bring a dessert. Ohh the choices! I went back and forth between trying out new cookies [what if they turned out awful?], making cupcakes [too messy... Continue reading →

Chocolate Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

by Kristianne // 04.10.2012 // 7 Comments

Happy Belated Easter! I hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday. I sadly did not get to spend Easter with my family this year because the drive to LA from SF is a bit too far for one weekend 🙁... Continue reading →

Choux à la Crème

by Kristianne // 04.05.2012 // 17 Comments

I just got back from a 4 mile run. Why? I told myself I was only allowed to eat one cream puff if I made them, and ended up eating SIX. Ughhh the lack of self control is horrible. I... Continue reading →

Raspberry Crumb Cake

by Kristianne // 04.01.2012 // 3 Comments

Lately I have been looking for “light” dessert recipes because my wedding is less than 4 months away and I want to look my best! That means no more cookies for a while :/ I used light cream cheese and... Continue reading →

Peach Cobbler for Two

by Kristianne // 03.18.2012 // 18 Comments

Happy Saturday! I had work today and brrr is it cold outside. I got home and made a warm peach cobbler to warm up the apartment. It smells so good in here right now! This is a fast and easy... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter Brownie Cups

by Kristianne // 03.11.2012 // 11 Comments

Yes, you read it correctly: peanut butter brownie cups! If you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter like I do, this is going to be your new favorite recipe. When you take a bite of these soft, chocolately... Continue reading →

Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins

by Kristianne // 03.09.2012 // 3 Comments

This quarter I have had the longest days ever at school & work. Bringing some snacks with me keeps me going throughout the day. I finished off my last dark chocolate bar from Trader Joe’s at work tonight, so I... Continue reading →

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

by Kristianne // 03.05.2012 // 5 Comments

Today was a gorgeous day here in San Francisco. I took a few hours and went to the beach to relax a bit, it was so nice! I have never seen so many people out on the beach, but then... Continue reading →

Chocolate Reese’s Pieces Cookies

by Kristianne // 03.03.2012 // 3 Comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM! Tomorrow is my mom’s birthday, and because I live 6 hours away and can’t celebrate with her this weekend, I decided to mail her some of these chocolate Reese’s Pieces cookies! I LOVE Reese’s Pieces, I could... Continue reading →