Ever since I received a review copy of Courtney Dial Whitmore’s Push Up Cake Pops book, I’ve been a little obsessed with the push up pop. I can’t stop thinking about things to put inside these little contraptions that remind me of childhood frozen treats. The cookbook is so easy to use for us gluten-free… 

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I’ve been on vacation for a bit.  Did you miss me?  Even though I didn’t blog while vacationing,  I spent plenty of time coming up with new baking ideas and scouting out fun food finds I’m excited to share with you. The first few finds come from Paradise Meadows Farm.  While on the Big Island… 

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My friend Sue recently embarked on a grand adventure, moving from the Midwest to Brazil.  Many of her friends came together for a Brazilian Bash, a beautiful going away soiree.  It was a lovely evening, filled with fun people, food, dancing and of course, lots of laughter.  I met Sue a few years back through… 

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Yep, I’m at it again, making more Sweets for World Nutella Day.  Except I’m yet again not using Nutella. I’m using Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter, which is like Nutella, only slightly thicker and with a hint of sea salt.  Good stuff! In a world free of dietary restrictions, food allergies and intolerances, I’d call this… 

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It’s time to fire up the oven for World Nutella Day!  I’ve been working on a few chocolate hazelnut recipes to share with you, but first up is a yummy baked donut. A yummy baked donut that is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, almost vegan, chocolate-y, hazelnut-y…it’s just good!  Because I’m trying to put a stop to… 

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