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S'mores Dip

No campfire needed! This quick S’mores Dip recipe could not be easier. Just throw a couple of ingredients into a skillet and bake!

Over Christmas break, my family met dear friends in Breckenridge for a joint family ski vacation. I made this dessert dip after dinner one night at the house and it was a HUGE hit! I mean, if a snow ski trip doesn’t make you think “S’mores,” I don’t know what will.

The best part, you don’t need a campfire to get your chocolate and marshmallow fix. This quick dessert recipe could not be easier. Just pour a few ingredients into a skillet, bake and you’re done!

I originally found a recipe similar to this on Pinterest years ago, but I’ve tweaked it slightly for a gooey, delicious treat every time.

 

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Iced French Toast Latte

 

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My guest in Ep. 08, Risa Binder, brought over this yummy French Toast Latte. It’s dairy free (although you can make it with any milk you’d like), and can be served cold or hot. We made an iced version and it was so delicious! The spicy cinnamon and creamy oat milk mixed with slightest sweetness from honey. Yes please. Get yourself this decadent drink here!

 

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Ep. 08 - Living with Purpose with Risa Binder


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Louise's Baked Apples

This is a super simple, comforting dessert that my grandma used to make for me when I was little. We spent a lot of time together. Both of my parents worked, so she often picked me up from school and I loved spending the night on the weekends.

The weekend sleep overs is when this dessert would make an appearance. My grandma had a McIntosh apple with her every where she went. I’m not exaggerating. That woman loved McIntosh apples! She had them in her car, on her desk at the store (my family’s small business). at home.

I have such fond memories of her placing several McIntoshes in a casserole dish, baking the apples, then pouring cream over them before we dug in.

I hope this recipe might transport you back in time to a wonderful memory. The warm spices and sweet raisins make this the perfect way to cap off the night.

 

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The Sparkling Jewel

 

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My guest in Ep. 06, Cyndi Thomson brought over this yummy grapefruit-forward cocktail. This sparkling glass of goodness is the perfect thing to end your night, make a party or enjoy on the back patio. Get the recipe here!

 

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Ep. 06 - When Walking Away Means Walking Towards Something Bigger with Cyndi Thomson


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Bourbon Vanilla Apple Cider Donuts

I tried this recipe for Thanksgiving this year and it was a HUGE hit! I was planning to try a different recipe for fried donuts, but lets be honest. Mama didn’t need the stress of burning down the kitchen with experimental donut frying while chasing after a toddler on Thanksgiving morning.

I’ll tell you what I was thankful for: this recipe for baked apple cider donuts! Frying is a big “no.” Baking I can do! My recipe is adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction. I tweaked a few ingredients and added my own twist. My in-laws loved them. I’ll make them again!

Make sure you reduce your apple cider on the stove to pack a punch of flavor in the donuts. Allow the cider to cool before using it in the recipe. I reduced mine the night before to get a head start.

You also want to make sure your donuts are cooled enough to handle before trudging them into the topping.

Other than those two quick notes, this recipe is really simple and easy to make. These donuts might just become a fall tradition in my house!

 

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Bourbon Cowboy Twist

 

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My guest in Ep. 02, Jenny Gill, and I made this delicious craft cocktail together. Her husband actually created it! She let us in on this delicious recipe so that we can enjoy it for ourselves. Grab the recipe here!

 

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Ep. 02 - The Importance of Keeping it Super Real - Jenny Gill

 
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Carolina Peach Cobbler

Georgia might be known as the “Peach State,” but take it from this Carolina girl: you haven’t lived until you’ve sunk your chops into a free stone South Carolina peach. Read on to see how to make this super simple and delicious Carolina Peach Cobbler recipe…

Georgia might be known as the “Peach State,” but take it from this Carolina girl: you haven’t lived until you’ve sunk your chops into a South Carolina free stone peach. They are the sweetest and juiciest peaches in the world. That’s not an opinion… it’s a fact (okay, maybe not), so why would you make a peach cobbler with any other kind of peach?

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Take it from this Carolina girl: you haven’t lived until you’ve sunk your chops into a South Carolina free stone peach.

Head down to your local produce stand before the season is over, get you some free stone SC peaches and make this super simple peach cobbler. This recipe couldn’t be easier and more delicious!

Using self-rising flour cuts out the extra steps of baking soda and powder. This is a great recipe to have your little ones help with the prep because it’s mostly measuring and pouring a few simple ingredients.

My family loves the taste of almond, so you can always substitute almond extract for the vanilla. Personally, I’m a vanilla girl, so that’s what we’re going with in this recipe.

Colder weather will be here before we know it. Don’t let the last hot, sticky, summer weekends go by without trying this sweet and simple dessert!

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