I’ve always been a huge berry fan, but blueberries always sort of fell to the bottom of that list for me. Until, that is, my inaugural trip to Maine six or so years ago when my first taste of wild Maine blueberries forever changed my life. It sounds dramatic, I know, but it’s absolutely true. …
Recipes
I couldn’t let Memorial Day weekend sneak up on us without sharing this, the easiest and yummiest dessert you’ve ever made. We’re talking layers of berries, fresh whipped cream made with honey and a base of blueberry muffin. Yes, blueberry muffin. Trust me with this one. It’s insanely yummy and will only take you a few …
With Memorial Day weekend knocking on the door, we need to talk about yummy, summery sweet treats! Gosh, I have such a sweet tooth. I try to keep it in check, I really do, but in the summer months you just have to indulge in something sweet and delicious from time to time. Frozen yogurt? …
Over the winter, the sweet Lauren of Lauren Werkheiser Photography shared her super yummy homemade chocolate truffles with us and today she’s back! These lemon-lavender hand pies are a perfect treat now that the sun is shining and everything lemon seems to be the order of the day. (At least for me, anyway.) They’d make a sweet addition …
It’s pretty possible that I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a candy fan. Chocolate, yes. Baked goods, yes. Ice cream, absolutely. But candy? Meh. Not so much. The exception to that rule are Cadbury mini eggs. Good grief, what is it with those things? They’re like absolute candy crack. I can’t even have them in …
While big Easter dinners were typically how we celebrated as a family when I was a kid, I have to admit that I’ve become a bigger fan of Easter brunch as an adult. Maybe because I’m just a sucker for brunch in general? And the fact that a holiday brunch makes day drinking (you know, …
This post was sponsored by Simply Beverages. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously allow The Sweetest Occasion to keep on keepin’ on! Turns out, February was the coldest months on record ever for our area. We’re talking more than 20 days of below zero temperatures and only a single day that even …
I’m pretty sure it’s never a bad idea to start the week with a little bit of chocolate so today we’re jumping right into Monday with these delicious chocolate covered vodka cherries! Samantha and Chanda of Zest It Up are sharing this recipe today just in time for Valentine’s Day so you can add a delicious …
There’s just something about February that practically begs for us to treat ourselves, don’t you think? Here in the farthest northern reaches of Upstate New York, it’s just about the day that the calendar flips from January to February that winter just starts to feel so long. The holidays feel like a distant memory and …
Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a great weekend. Today we’re starting the week with a yummy, nutrient-packed breakfast that doesn’t skimp on flavor. My favorite. Following up on the chocolate banana peanut butter smoothie I shared a couple weeks ago, today I’m bringing you my other favorite smoothie recipe – a chocolate berry …
Yesterday on Instagram I mentioned that I was working on shooting a few smoothie recipes to share with you. At the risk of sounding like a complete cliché, because smoothies are generally my go-to weekday breakfast regardless of the time of year, smoothies are just one of those things that feel right following the holidays. …
Before we get carried away with New Year’s resolutions and all that clean-eating we know is coming right around the corner, let’s make chocolate truffles, ok? Cool. Shared by the sweet Lauren of Lauren Werkheiser Photography, these delicious little things are insanely easy to make, which makes them perfect for whipping up for a New …