So often we take the things around us for granted, never pausing to wonder how they came into existence. Most everyone in the U.S. knows what a Popsicle is, but how many of you actually know how it was invented? Back in 1905 in San Francisco, a young boy 11 years old named Frank Epperson [...]

There is no rhyme or reason to this article. It is just a combination of recipes from my Sweet Treats blog. Some days we just don’t really know if we want pie, cake, cookies, pudding, etc. On those days, maybe one of these recipes will be just what you are looking for! EASY PEACH COBBLER [...]

For a variety of pie and tart recipes, this article is the place to go. The variety includes Banana and Cherry Pie, Frozen Coconut-Pecan Caramel Pie, and Elegant Lime Tart. BANANA AND CHERRY PIE 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell 1 can (16-oz) pitted red tart cherries 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp [...]

There is a new trend in desserts that is all the rage in today’s world. That trend is cupcakes. But that doesn’t mean just the plain vanilla or chocolate cupcake with regular icing. Today’s cupcakes come in many new varieties and flavor combinations, many exotic and exciting. Think of a peanut butter and jam cupcake [...]

First you need to know the anatomy of making a cake. There are some questions you need to ask yourself. What kind of cake are you planning to make from scratch? Do you know your option of what kind of cake you can make from scratch? We need to get to the basic before you [...]

Are you intimidated by the thought of baking a cake? No worries, you are not alone. Many feel the same way. Here are some handy tips for making excellent cakes every time. 1. Start with a Basic Recipe – In the beginning, when we don’t know how to bake, we actually want to be able [...]

You can have homemade dessert without a lot of hard work or worry about portions. Whip up some cookies for everything from lunchboxes to after school treats to dessert following a delicious meal. Whether you prefer molded, cutout, drop or bar cookies, they are always a treat. Try these recipes for easy 1 Xs 4 [...]

If you have a significant other who loves chocolate and nothing else will do, you’ll be on the hunt for some dessert that will satisfy her craving. As chocolate can be quite high in calories, sugar, and saturated fat however, it’s important to seek out a dessert treat that has a healthier spin so that [...]

Have you ever ended up with hard chocolate chip cookies? You had to break off bites instead of sinking your teeth into them because they were too hard. Some cookies are meant to be crispy, even chocolate chip cookies, but there is a difference between crispy and hard. If you’re going for soft cookies, use [...]

Fat loss isn’t about deprivation. And staying trim isn’t about having good genes. It’s about hormonally programming your body to burn fat. And that’s exactly what the easy-to-follow tips and intelligent ingredients I’ll go over will do for you! In fact, not only does this way of eating work to shed fat fast… it will [...]