This cheesecake was inspired by Baked by Rachel’s White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cheesecake.  You’ll notice mine doesn’t contain “white chocolate” in the title.  That’s because I made my version of this cheesecake not only gluten-free but also dairy-free.  In the holiday rush, I neglected to order any dairy-free white chocolate.  So here it is, Peppermint… 

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I blogged over at my non-baking spot, Johnna52, about some of the fun things I’ve done this holiday season inspired by Pinterest.  And then I realized I had done a whole bunch of holiday baking inspired by Pinterest, too.  I thought I’d share those things with you! First up, these adorable Oreo truffle snowmen from… 

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This week I planned to share with you a Sweet featuring Velvet Creme Popcorn.  You know those giant tins of popcorn you see at the holidays?  Well, those were originally the creation of Velvet Creme Popcorn, a company founded in 1937 in Kansas City. Way back in 1954, Velvet Creme first offered popcorn in a… 

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This week’s Sweet incorporates three of the Ingredients on this year’s list:  Oatmeal, Onions and Sheep’s Milk Cheese.  These muffins are my current favorite from the entire year.  I got a little teary-eyed in the kitchen while eating them warm from the oven, I didn’t expect them to be so good as the combination of… 

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The holiday craziness has taken hold here and I’m finding my baking and blogging time a wee bit limited.  I’ve resorted to using a mix (gasp!) again, but assure you this one is delicious, so worth trying. Plus, I’m about to share a really handy tip with those of you unashamed to occasionally use a… 

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One of my favorite gluten-free snacks is Cotton Candy.  Sure, it’s all sugar and food coloring, but it’s also only 100 calories per serving.  For awhile my hair was pink, which resulted in my husband remarking several times it must be a result of all of the cotton candy I eat.  That’s a possibility, because… 

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