A few weeks ago, I had brunch with my two best friends. We’ve known each other since we were 2 years old and we consider each other sisters. We’ve been through everything together, from making mud pies, having sleep-overs, road trips, graduation, weddings. You name it, we’ve probably done it together. And we tell…
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Cream Egg Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo Bars, like Butter Tarts, are quintessentially Canadian. Everyone’s got a recipe for it that has been passed down from someone else and everybody loves them. And rightfully so! How can you resist a Nanaimo Bar? The base is similar to a brownie, only better (obviously) because it’s mixed with walnuts and coconut. It’s topped…
Banana Bread Cookies with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips
Lately it seems like we haven’t been eating our bananas fast enough. One day they look just fine and yellow, then the next day, they’re black. What gives? So I’ve been trying to get creative with ways to use them up. I was flipping through some recipes I have saved and came across this gem…
Banana Walnut Bread
Somehow it’s August already. Summer has completely passed me by. And apparently blogging has taken a back seat, too. I’ve been spending as much time outside as I possibly can. I’m hosting my sister’s bridal shower in my backyard next weekend, so a lot of my time has been spent trying to jazz up my…
Brie and Walnut Quesadilla
I love all sorts of cheese, especially Brie. If I see Brie on a menu, I usually lean towards that option. So when I saw a Brie and Walnut Quesadilla on the menu at a local restaurant a few years ago, I knew I was going to order it. I also knew it would be…
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
It’s fall y’all!! Make sure you say that phrase in a southern accent like Paula Deen. It just doesn’t feel right unless you say it that way. Go ahead and try it, I’ll wait…. ……………… See what I mean? But seriously ya’ll, it’s fall. There’s no denying it now. We’ve had snow already!! Can…