Disclosure: This is a compensated post in collaboration with Bob’s Red Mill. As usual all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support NJB! I went to a food blogging conference back in September and learned several tips to easy holidays and things that are often overlooked while we are in the frenzy of cooking and entertaining. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch are those things that we sometimes overlook for ourselves…

I started a chocolates and confections class, and I am in love. Truly in love. Yesterday I made salted caramels, passion fruit macaroon, and a few other goodies. I stood for a while wrapping each individual caramel in handmade parchment wrappers. I was in heaven. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. I would rather do that than make fondant flowers or decorate a cupcake any day of the week. I found a new love and passion. I have always loved…

Make the easiest pie ever for your holiday gathering, Apple Tarte Tatin! You know I’m a pie loving lady but I also know many of you don’t love making pie. This is the perfect solution for an easier but still lovely dessert for the holiday season. It’s a is super classic French dessert, Apple Tarte Tatin, but uses a puff pastry to make your life easier. For the brave souls, I have the comprehensive how to make pie dough post…

We are running up on those last minutes before Thanksgiving! Do you have everything ready? If not, here are some last minute dishes that can help make your meal easier, and delicious. Last Minute Thanksgiving Meal Ideas! Here are some savory dish inspirations~ Squash Soup with Herb Mushrooms Roasted Root Warm Salad Sweetpotato Apple Soup Cranberry Sauce Curried Tofu Dip Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo and Goat Cheese Brown Rice with Seasonal…

Perfect for the game day wings, veggies, pizza, salad (right), or pretty much anything you can think of for ranch. This is a super easy, flexible recipe from Simply Recipes. It is so versatile I thought someone may need it for this weekend. I made it for our pizza night, and it was a hit! You can adapt your recipe for your taste buds by adding or subtracting a few ingredients, time for you to get creative with ranch! You can also add some…

I thought it might be fun to share what I have been doing for the last few months in class. I have tons of photos, and I always share them on my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, but I have never done a post about them, so here you go. The last few months of my life… I hope you like. Cakes First tiered cake ever! Don’t mind the melting buttercream, it was super hot in class that day, the humidity was off the hook! And now the…

This post is sponsored. I received the product for review, as well as compensation for this post. As usual my opinions are all my own. I research companies before I agree to work with them to make sure they align with my food beliefs and standards. Jovial Foods is one of those companies. Check out their products, they are good peoples. I am overly joyed to be working with them. This product would make a great gift for the chef or inspired cook…