There’s a new trend in town that’s making a splash in the world of hot chocolate – Hot Chocolate Bombs! These little spheres of chocolatey goodness are filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows, which explode in a delightful burst when hot milk is poured over them. Making hot chocolate bombs at home is easier than you might think but can be a bit of a challenge until you get the hang of it! Don’t give up because these are…
Today is National Cake Day! The best way to celebrate is to well . . . have cake. Cherry chocolate dump cake to be precise. I enjoy rolling my sleeves up and tackling challenging recipes but sometimes, I just want a quick and easy bake. And this recipe meets that description. This Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake has only four ingredients, takes 10 minutes to prep and a quick 30 minutes to bake. What’s not to like? Plus cherry and chocolate…
What’s NOT to Like! I love crock-pot recipes. I love chocolate recipes. I love cake. It stands to reason I would really LOVE a recipe that has all three! I’ve baked cakes before. Plenty of cakes. In the oven. Not in a crock-pot. This is definitely new for me. The idea of being able to bake an ooey, gooey, chocolatey cake that is quick and easy to make is just the recipe for me! How awesome is it to be…
Boston Cream Pie History No-one knows exactly when the Boston Cream Pie came to be. Or how this delicious confection became know as the Boston Cream Pie. But there are rumors. There are ALWAYS rumors!! According to rumors The Parker House Hotel now known as the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston claims to have served Boston Cream Pies since they opened their doors in 1856. The Parker House Hotel hired French chef Sanzian for the grand opening and he…
September 22nd is a very special day. Not only is it the first day of the Fall season, it is National White Chocolate Day. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate this day?! Besides, I’m not one to pass by a reason to celebrate especially if it includes chocolate. White Chocolate didn’t officially become part of the chocolate family until 2004 but it’s been around since the 1930’s. Me? I don’t care when it became a part of the family, I’m just…
Today is National Peanut Day! Did you know that there are over 300 practical uses for peanuts? I didn’t either. George Washington Carver discovered that peanuts can be used in shampoo, fuel, dyes and flour. But here’s the sad part. Historians believe that George Washington Carver never tasted a PB & J. Really?! How can anyone go through life without tasting one of the most popular sandwiches? A good peanut butter and jelly sandwich is at the top of my favorites…