Holiday Baking Round-Up 2012

by Kristianne // 12.20.2012 // 6 Comments

Be honest – how many of you are completely done with your holiday baking? My mom just finished last night, I won’t be done until tomorrow, and I am sure there are still many of you who will be baking... Continue reading →

Mini Angel Food Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 12.18.2012 // 26 Comments

Tomorrow afternoon will finally mark the end of a long 2 weeks of cramming studying all day, eating almost nothing but chocolate, being highly caffeinated 24-7 and getting very little sleep. My last exam, the hardest exam, has been so... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Biscotti

by Kristianne // 12.15.2012 // 25 Comments

This gingerbread biscotti recipe is very easy, and they will fill your home with the wonderful aroma of gingerbread. They make an excellent home-baked Christmas gift! I love baking gingerbread cookies during the holiday season, but this year I wanted... Continue reading →

Nutty Coconut Bars

by Kristianne // 12.13.2012 // 16 Comments

Have you ever made something and realized a few hours later you should have made more? I hate when this happens! I made these nutty coconut bars and my husband and I ate every single one in less than a... Continue reading →

Cranberry Walnut Bread

by Kristianne // 12.12.2012 // 14 Comments

Once again I found myself with too many fresh cranberries that were about to go bad, so I chopped them up and threw them into this wonderful cranberry walnut bread. I love the hints of lemon, orange and cinnamon in... Continue reading →

Fresh Tomato Basil Cream Soup

by Kristianne // 12.09.2012 // 15 Comments

It has been so cold in the city the past few days, so I have been dying to make this fresh tomato basil cream soup. The name is a little misleading because instead of cream I substituted half-and-half to make... Continue reading →

Candy Cane Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.05.2012 // 23 Comments

Have you ever gone shopping for 4+ hours and came home with nothing? Please tell me I’m not the only one who does this. Today was my day off, so I went downtown to do a little Christmas shopping thinking... Continue reading →

Baked Organic Chili Kale Chips

by Kristianne // 12.02.2012 // 15 Comments

I have a confession to make: I have never tried kale chips! I first heard about them a few years ago, and I have always wanted to try to make them. Kale is not one of my favorite veggies, so... Continue reading →

Cranberry Walnut Muffins

by Kristianne // 11.29.2012 // 5 Comments

December is just a few days away, which means winter is coming very fast! I am holding onto these last few weeks of fall before the craziness of finals, shopping, and traveling starts. Don’t get me wrong, I love the... Continue reading →

Mom’s Hot Apple Cider

by Kristianne // 11.24.2012 // 13 Comments

One of my favorite drinks during the Holiday season is my Mom’s hot apple cider. Nothing beats the taste of fresh apples mulled with flavorful spices such as cloves, all spice, cinnamon and orange peel. This year we made it... Continue reading →