Eggnog Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 12.17.2013 // 6 Comments

I have been on a baking rampage for an entire week! Part of it is a new freelance job (excited to share details in my next post!), but it is mostly just my baking obsession coming out during the holiday... Continue reading →

Almond Crescent Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.11.2013 // 14 Comments

This was the first year that I participated in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. If you aren’t familiar, it is a fundraiser for Cookies for Kid’s Cancer, and this year we raised $13,778.40. Great job to all of the... Continue reading →

Snowman Oreo Cookie Balls

by Kristianne // 12.09.2013 // 17 Comments

I have a really fun holiday recipe for you guys: Snowman Oreo Cookie Balls! They are so much fun to decorate, and I just love white chocolate and Oreos so much. These cookie balls are so easy to make –... Continue reading →

Homemade Almond Toffee

by Kristianne // 12.04.2013 // 15 Comments

For me, toffee was one of those desserts you love until you find out how it is made, and then you never touch the stuff again. Well, if you are one of those people, I suggest you don’t read further!... Continue reading →

Mini Caramel Apple Pie

by Kristianne // 12.01.2013 // 7 Comments

Did everyone start their Christmas shopping yet, or are you waiting for the Black Friday craziness to end? I am going to try to do most of my shopping online this year to avoid the crowds! Yesterday we went hiking... Continue reading →

Marbled Banana Bread

by Kristianne // 11.18.2013 // 38 Comments

It is so good to be back! I have never been as busy as I have been the past several weeks, and I am happy to say the craziness has finally settled down. I finished the toughest rotation yet, followed... Continue reading →

Mini Pear Crisp

by Kristianne // 10.28.2013 // 12 Comments

Brrrrrr. It has been freezing in the city lately! There is nothing like a freshly baked pear crisp to warm you up! I found a recipe on Cooking Light and decided to adapt it to mini one-person servings by using... Continue reading →

Baked Mini Pumpkin Donuts

by Kristianne // 10.01.2013 // 21 Comments

I survived my first day of General Medicine today! Thoughts: This rotation is as intense and demanding as I thought it was going to be I need some chocolate chip cookies (all of these mini pumpkin donuts are already gone!!)... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

by Kristianne // 09.22.2013 // 16 Comments

Fall is here! Yesterday I went to the grocery store and when I came home, I burst through the door with a few pumpkins and ran to show Fabi what I found. To my disappointment, he only responded that he... Continue reading →

Nanaimo Bars

by Kristianne // 09.16.2013 // 12 Comments

These. are. so. good. My friend from Canada told me about Nanaimo bars, and after making them they are now on my top 5 favorite desserts list! They are made of three layers: the bottom layer is made of graham... Continue reading →