This past weekend, I baked a (pretty amazing) Napoleon cake for my mom's birthday. What made it so amazing, you ask? Well, SPRINKLES!
Adding sprinkles to just about any dessert immediately makes it more fun (and in this case, more beautiful). Read on for the recipe!
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Making your own chocolates is surprisingly easy and with so many ways to customize them (think: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, mint chocolate) and garnishes (nuts, sprinkles, fruit, etc.) the possibilities are endless!
With Valentine's Day just a few short days away, I decided to make some special white chocolates to share with my husband and friends.
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Mixed berry muffins are a hot commodity in our house so I'm always trying to think of a new, healthy alternative to the traditional recipe. This recipe is super simple to make and is the healthiest version I've experimented with (that still tastes great)!
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I can't believe that New Year's Eve is just a few days away! If you're hosting a party this week, check out my post for Hoboken Girl on how to style the ultimate New Year's Eve bar cart!
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Banana bread with chocolate chips has quickly become my absolute favorite thing to bake. It's simple to prep, it uses ingredients I always have in the house, it can be frozen, and it's absolutely delicious. I actually got the original recipe from my friend Tiziana about two years ago and haven't stopped baking it since.
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This past weekend was my husband's birthday, and in lieu of a cake, I decided to make one of his favorite desserts: blueberry crumble. I've been making it for years, but decided to switch it up this year by testing out a simple Martha Stewart recipe and it was a-mazing.
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With the holidays quickly approaching, I wanted to share a roundup of some of my favorite candles. Each of these have incredible scents and really help to make your home feel (and smell) special. I don't think we go a night without burning at least one of these! Read on for my top recommendations and where you can score each.
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This recipe inspired by the Barefoot Contessa is sure to wow your friends (and it couldn't be easier). I actually made these for a dinner party a few weeks ago and they were a huge success!
Read on for the recipe!
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This weekend we went apple-picking with friends, a tradition we started three years ago. We all grab the dogs, hop in the car, and drive over to Melick's Town Farm where we pick several pounds of apples (as well as pumpkins and gourds for the house). It's something we look forward to every October -- mainly because having so many apples around the house means we can cook and bake with them for weeks.
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Since a few of you asked, I wanted to share the recipes for the two delicious mocktails that my friends Tiziana and Meredith made for my baby shower...
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This past weekend, my family and four closest friends threw me a gorgeous baby shower in celebration of Baby Pulman. Every single detail, from the decorations and activities, to my favorite foods (burrata sandwiches and kale ceasar salad) and desserts (chocolate dipped pretzels and white chocolate macadamia nut cookies!), made the day so special.
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The temperature has finally dropped and it's really starting to feel like Fall in NYC! Since apple season has officially arrived, what better way to celebrate than with a delicious apple pie? This recipe is inspired by Brooklyn-based pie shop, Four & Twenty Blackbirds, and kicks your traditional apple pie up a notch with homemade salted caramel sauce. I made it a few days ago and it was amaaazing.
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