Caprese Skewers in a pinch

If you’re anything like me, mid-December is ridiculously over-the-top crazy hectic! Between parties, gift giving, shopping, cooking, and decorating, it feels like there’s seldom a single moment to spare. Last weekend it was another double party weekend for my husband and me – Friday was my office holiday party, and on Saturday our neighborhood threw…

Chocolate Amaretto Cookies

Oh my goodness you guys, it has been weeks! I have a pretty good excuse, though – we just got back from an amazing trip to Italy!! We had a fantastic time visiting Rome, Milan, Venice, and Florence. We saw awe-inspiring sights, enjoyed incredible food, and met some lovely people….but more on that later, let’s…

Cookie Dough Twix

Happy New Year! I am going to apologize for this recipe in advance. This is really not how a “slow food” blog should start the year, but I just couldn’t help it! New Year Dieters, perhaps consider these healthy banana bite cookies or chia pudding, or heck, even my delicious roasted brussels sprouts instead! 😉…

Mini Double Chocolate Muffins

February is a busy birthday month in my office, so while most of the time we celebrate with cake or cupcakes, February gets a little more variety. Last week I made an assortment of scones, and this week it’s double chocolate mini muffins! Chocolate muffins are a great birthday treat for an office – they…

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

On my mum’s side of the family, it has recently become a tradition to celebrate Christmas together in early January. Everyone is so busy with their nuclear families on the actual holiday, and as an extended family, our primary reason for getting together is reconnecting with one another, so the date can be a little…

Double Fudge Brownie Bites

Last night was the absolute perfect time to create an ultra chocolatey dessert – my work colleague requested “something chocolate” for her birthday treat, meanwhile, the Vikings were absolutely decimated by their biggest rival, the Green Bay Packers, so I was in a mood to eat my feelings. A few years back there was a…