Author: swooz

  • It’s that time of year again- the one day when there is extra love in the air. You ready? That’s what I thought- you’re so not ready. Some of you are REALLY ready. You know who you are. Just remember- the most important thing is to love yourself. When you can do that, everything else…

  • I can honestly say I’ve never had an oatmeal creme sandwich cookie, ever. That has now changed. I’m officially addicted to these (homemade version of course). They are divine. The spice is just right in the cookie- with just enough chew and the filling takes them over the top. The smell of the browned butter…

  • Need some passion in your life? I got you… Those who know me- know I’m crazy about passion fruit. I always have a packet of passion fruit puree in my freezer. I use Goya brand that I find in my Asian grocery store in the frozen fruit section. I use it to make passion fruit…

  • Chocolate & Pecan Chewies (Gluten Free)

    I have a lot of friends or peeps who need to eat gluten free. I’m so glad I’m not one of them, although this cookie is so divine that you will not even miss or guess it’s gluten free. Safeway grocery stores used to make this type of cookie and always had it available in…

  • I had a snickerdoodle years ago- I’m talking like probably 40 yrs. ago and I was not a fan. With all the recipes floating about I thought I might try it again, and this time did not disappoint. I tried the viral “pan banging cookies” from the 100 cookies book by Sarah Kieffer. Not only…

  • Blueberry Chai Spice Crunch Pie I know you’re probably thinking chai spice in a blueberry pie? Hear me out- it’s the magical blend of the spice’s cinnamon, ginger, clove, cardamom, black and white pepper that come together in just the perfect amounts that make this amazing blend. I use this spice blend in my chai…