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I love Kit Kat bars & I love Crunch Bars. When the hubs runs into a convenience store when we are traveling- those are the things I tend to gravitate towards. Those are the chocolate bars that I will grab. It’s been a while since we were on a road trip. I’m not counting the one in December to So Cal – we were not traveling for pleasure & I was not snacking during that one. So I think the last trip was when we moved here. Which means I have been craving those candy bars for a long while. I know that I could pick them up any time at the market – it’s just sort of different that way. So I decided to put them together & whip up these incredibly easy Kit Kat Crunch Bars to satisfy the craving.

Everything you love about Crunch Bars – but Bigger & topped with Kit Kat!! You can’t go wrong.

Even the hubs was sayin’ “oh -yeah- those are good” Umm- YEAH! That’s why I love them.

I will still pick up my travel snacks on trips – but now I can make these between travels.

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Kit Kat Crunch Bars

Ingredients

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups rice krispie cereal
9 mini Kit Kat bars- chopped

Instructions

Line 9x9 pan with parchment paper - lightly spritz with cooking spray - set aside
In medium sized glass bowl heat your chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between until completely melted & smooth.
Once melted- add in your rice krispie cereal & stir to completely coat
Transfer to prepared dish & smooth out
Top with chopped Kit Kat pieces
Refrigerate 2 hours to set
Allow to come close to room temperature before cutting
Store in airtight container at room temperature & use within 48 hours

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Office Organizer Board

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This project post is a part of a paid marketing campaign with Snap. Although this post is sponsored the project idea and all opinions expressed are my own.

I have mentioned to you all before that I am slowly working on making some adjustments around here to revamp my office space. After downsizing from our last place when we made this relocation- I have not been as organized as I would like or have been in the past. It’s driving me nutty. So I have been doing little things here & there to prepare for my re-vamped office/studio space we are working on. I will have a much larger space & the availability to give everything it’s own home. One thing that is a must for me is ways to keep my reminders where I can see them – but without cluttering up my desk. I currently have a couple different wall organizers that I would be lost with out. But I find that sometimes I need something a bit more decorative for things like pictures. Now that I will have my own space again – instead of just a corner of a room, I will be able to put pretty things out & still have wall space for the functional stuff too. I’m excited about this because I really have only had the room for only what absolutely needed to be out. Now I can have things that make my space mentally peaceful & happy too. So I decided to create this new Office Organizer Board that will give a nice pop of color on the wall (in one of my favorite colors) & give me a space to display photos in a more unique way.

I can’t wait to hang this in my new space!

I started with this Amy Tangerine Plus One paper craft collection.

Bundles include: a basic kit, an embroidery kit, an embellishment kit and a stamping kit.

The (currently sold out) Plus One Project Life Mini Kit will also be available at a discounted rate.

The collection will be available in five discounted bundles starting at just under $20 – It will be available for sale on HSN, March 24.

To make – I started with 1 canvas & some Mod Podge.

I coated the entire canvas with the Mod Podge, then I adhered my 2 matching scrapbook papers to the canvas. Then I trimmed the excess.

There are 2 of each print in the bundle of scrapbook paper in this set. There are also several coordinating patterns in various themes. While there were several in the turquoise shade- I chose this one because it reminded me of watercolor. I originally had this project in mind using paint – so having what already looked like what I had in mind just helped me put the project together that much faster.

Next I added some Mod Podge Sheer Color in blue over the top to seal down everything. I made sure to add extra to the white edges & then I added a little more to the whole thing & used a dry brush to give more texture to the finish to keep it looking like the color was painted on.

Once dry- I added this thin matching tape over the edges & over that part where the papers overlapped.

On the back side of the canvas I added finishing nails for my anchor points – 3 on each of the 4 sides.

Then I took the embroidery floss, tied the end to one nail & then just started stringing from one end to the other in a random pattern – using the nails to anchor & then weave to the next point. I used a coordinating turquoise color & then a silver accent color for this. Once both colors were wrapped to my satisfaction- I tied them tightly, trimmed the excess & my board was now ready to be used.

I picked the coordinating clothespins & then some cute pops of yellow & chartreuse to give more visual interest.

There you go – ready for photos or anything else I want to display.

Love this project. I may make more on even larger canvas for each of the kid’s rooms.

The Plus One collection was the top selling signature line released in winter 2014. It is sold out in most stores and online.

Head over & pick your’s up while it’s available.

What would you create with yours??

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Angel Hair Pasta in Burgundy Garlic Sauce

*While I have been compensated by Gallo Family Vineyards:Hearty Burgundy Mom It Forward Blogger Network for this post- all opinions & thoughts are my own.

During our last recent visit with family we learned that even though our normal recipes yield plenty of leftovers for us, they are not nearly enough to feed 3 additional adults. So we have been playing with some of our favorite recipes & creating new ones with the idea of making more than enough for guests. This means that we end up with a whole lot more leftovers- however that really comes in handy when we are getting home late from swim team & the gym. One thing we really like to make for guests is pasta which is part of our Easy Family Dinner Ideas. It’s quick, simple & goes a long way in bulk. It’s great to gather around the table with a bowl of goodness & add a little glass of wine & fellowship with our guests. One of our new favorites is this Angel Hair Pasta in Burgundy Garlic Sauce.

The special 1.5L bottle of Hearty Burgundy is perfect for entertaining in large groups.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Gallo’s Hearty Burgundy, America’s first truly iconic Red Blend. To celebrate the Golden Anniversary of Hearty Burgundy, Gallo Family Vineyards has produced a limited edition bottle that pays homage to the original flavor profile that first brought Americans into wine in the 1960’s and 70’s. I used this Hearty Burgundy in this recipe.

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Angel Hair Pasta in Burgundy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

2 lbs 2-16 ounce pkgs Angel Hair Pasta
3/4 cup olive oil
1 stick butter
1/2 cup parsley
6 cloves garlic- minced
1/8 cup Burgundy wine
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
1-1/2 cups parmesan cheese - freshly grated

Instructions

Fill large stock pot with water - bring to a boil over high heat
Turn down heat to medium & carefully add your noodles- cook to package directions
Meanwhile - add olive oil, butter, garlic, parsley, wine & tomatoes to a large skillet
Saute until butter is melted & flavors have blended. Garlic will be browned. Stir frequently.
When pasta is done- drain well & add back to your stock pot
Add your garlic sauce & mix well
Serve with a dash of salt & parmesan cheese & additional parsley

Hearty Burgundy was the favorite wine of Gallo’s founders Ernest and Julio. The brothers originally made the wine as an ode to the wines they enjoyed in Italy gathered around the dinner table with family and friends sharing great food and conversation. As its name suggests, Hearty Burgundy pairs well with a variety of hearty foods, including chili, Italian meat and hard cheeses.

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Blueberry Lemon Green Tea

Chocolate Marshmallow Iced Coffee

It’s springtime!! I’m so excited for the 50’s to consistently be here. The rain comes & goes & it’s just positively lovely. I so love North Idaho – if you have never been up this way- I strongly encourage you to come see it for yourself.

So anyhow- I was really craving a light & refreshing drink. Something that I could have through spring & summer & that is something the whole family could enjoy. I love drinking green tea – but I wanted something a little different. Green tea is so good for you I so I like to find new ways to enjoy it. I came up with this Blueberry Lemon Green Tea that fit everything I was looking for. It has the perfect bit of lemon & the blueberries just gave me a smile.

This is the perfect drink to enjoy while dining al fresco on a sunny afternoon.

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Blueberry Lemon Green Tea

Ingredients

7 cups water
4 green tea bags
1-1/2 cups Simple Lemon Syrup
ice
1 cup blueberries

Instructions

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan - remove from heat
Add 1 cup room temperature water
Add tea bags - allow to steep 10 minutes
Remove tea bags - transfer to large pitcher - add remaining water
Mix in Simple Lemon Syrup - stir well
Add blueberries
Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving
Serve over ice & garnish with lemon wedge

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Spring Flora Krispies + {Giveaway}

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This week I made the cutest (& yummiest) Spring Flora Krispies! It’s been forever since I made homemade krispies & I had forgotten just how much better they are than the ready-made version. I originally wanted to make some spring sugar cookies. I was craving something light & I had very little time. I figured that I could bake them in the short amount of time I had & then either give them some sprinkles or frost them the next day if I had a few more minutes. Well- I think we have an issue with our oven, because after 2 trays coming out- they were pasty on top & burnt on the bottom. Needless to say- they went in the trash & it was back to square one. Now that I had wasted all that time I had to think fast – krispies, I’ll make krispies.

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Pineapple Red Pepper Chutney

Peanut Butter Nutella Salted Sandwich Cookies

A few weeks ago I was having my nightly phone call with my step-dad. We were chatting about the day & then we got on the topic of what we were making for dinner. He said he had picked up this pineapple sauce for his pork butt & had popped it in the smoker for the day & was getting ready to pull it out. Not only was I just dying over the fact that he was making pulled pork- one of my all-time favorite things to eat ever….but I was very interested in this pineapple sauce he found. I love adding a little sweet to my protein – like when my syrup gets on my sausage & bacon at breakfast. Mmmmmm. But the hubs- yeah, he’s not diggin’ that at all. So I decided the best way to get him to embrace my idea of pineapple on meat would be adding a little spice to it. Not a lot- I want everyone to enjoy it but just enough that you notice. After thinking on it for a while I came up with this Pineapple & Red Pepper Chutney.

It’s great topped on everything- you could grill some chicken & put on a bed of rice & add a little chutney over the top.

You could just spoon a little over some pork on the side of your mashed potatoes.

Or do what we did…add a little on this Buffalo Bacon Burger.

With a little blue cheese & the chutney – WOW! Perfect spice & sweet.

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Pineapple Red Pepper Chutney

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pineapple
1/2 of 1 red bell pepper
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp pectin
2-3 drops food color opt

Instructions

Prepare your jars - set aside
Pulse your pineapple & red pepper pieces in food processor until rough cut into semi- small pieces
Transfer to medium saucepan & add vinegar & sugar
Bring to a rolling boil - stirring the entire time
Remove from heat & stir in pectin until completely dissolved
If you want brighter color- this is the time to stir in your food color (I used yellow)
Pour into your sterilized jars & either seal in water bath for 15 minutes or store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in freezer for up to 6 months.

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Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies

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Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies are soft & chewy peanut butter cookies sandwiched together with creamy Nutella. You can’t ask for a more delicious dessert!

There are some things that just pair well together. At the top of my list- peanut butter & chocolate. But then there is the wonderful creation we know as Nutella. It’s so heavenly. I was craving some- but really didn’t want to just eat it straight out of the jar. I also wanted something more fun than my usual peanut butter/Nutella sandwich. It has been a while since I made peanut butter cookies – so I thought it would be pretty tasty to make a batch & then sandwich them together with some Nutella & make some Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies. Heaven- it was Heaven. Every- single- bite.

These peanut butter cookies are so soft & chewy – I could eat 100 of them.

I recommend allowing them to cool completely or even chill in the refrigerator prior to adding the Nutella – otherwise it just melts & then the “sandwich” slides apart & you are left with a gooey mess. Trust me on this one 🙂

Seriously!!!

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Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter I used natural peanut butter
1 cup shortening
2-1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
6 tbsp milk
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup Nutella

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In mixer - combine peanut butter, shortening, brown sugar, milk & vanilla. Beat well.
Add eggs - beating until just combined
Add flour, baking soda & salt - beat on low to combine & then beat well for approx 1 minute to bring to a fluffier consistency
Take tablespoon size portion & roll between hands to form a ball - then flatten slightly & place on ungreased cookie sheet
Bake 8-9 minutes or until edges are beginning to brown
Remove & cool on tray approx 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool - spread Nutella on cookie & pair with another like sized cookie to form "sandwich"
Enjoy.

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Vintage Eclectic ~ Get the Look

By Kleinworth & Co

Lot’s of things changing here for us. Life is going by at warp speed & there is so much happening- I can’t even begin to tell you the half of it. After being here in North Idaho for nearly a year & a half now- we are settling in & getting comfortable. That means I am feeling the need to feather my nest a little more. We have always had a very Vintage Eclectic look when it comes to our decorating. It comes from having so many family heirlooms from the hubs side -many were brought over from Sweden on the ship just a couple generations ago. Some are hand made by those family members when they were some of the first Shakers here in the U.S. We have been bless that there are members of the family that cared enough to pass things down & that we were able to be the “caretakers” of those special pieces until we pass them down to our kids & grand kids one day. It seems like we have been decorating with a vintage eclectic style long before it was a trend. We have all these vintage pieces & have found a way to blend them together with our newly purchased items to make our home quite cozy. I’m always looking for new ways to bring in more of that & find new pieces that I adore.

Some things I will be focusing on this year- my office/studio space. I am busting out of my current set up & ready to really sprawl out a bit more & get a whole lot more organized. Is it just me- or is it so much easier to be organized when the things you need actually fit in the space you are working in??!! When we moved our new place didn’t really have an office space for me. I have been cramped in the corner of our bedroom & lost all my storage. I am definitely looking forward to making some changes & finding beautiful ways to find mental clarity in my space. I’m loving these pieces from Sauder. The soft yellow of this Original Cottage Bookcase is beautiful & would really make my office/studio a little more happy. I’m also really loving this Harbor View Library with Doors which would give me some wonderful storage.

Right now we have the same Original Cottage X-Back Chairs I showed you in yellow above in the dark wood tone. We have paired them with our 250 year old table – which we have never had chairs for. We have mixed & matched chairs with it in the past – but these are the first one’s that have held up under 3 kids & a giant hubs. They already have a more vintage feel so they blend well with the old table.

Right now our furniture isn’t matching our house- which has a lot of lighter wood & has a definite rustic, cabin decor throughout. Buuuuutttt – in the spirit of eclectic- it’s okay for us right now. This particular home is temporary for us (we had 30 days to relocate 1200 miles- we found this on a moments notice) so once we are more permanent- our current pieces will all flow better.

As part of the grand scheme, I plan on possibly moving this table into my studio space. It’s old, rustic texture has been one that I would love to be able to use with my food images. Look for that in the future. I will be pairing it with the other pieces I mentioned before. Since they can ship directly from Ohio – right to my front door- it makes it so easy to get the look pulled together.

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Simple Lemon Syrup

Lemon Blueberry Syrup

Spring, Spring, Spring. What does it make you think of?? For me – lemons come to mind when I think of spring. That gorgeous yellow- that fresh flavor. That zing! It’s that time – so I decided to make up some Simple Lemon Syrup to keep on hand. It’s great for mixed drinks like a Lemon Drop Martini or just mixed in some iced tea. It can also be used in recipes for baked goods or really anything you would want to add a little sweet lemon flavor to. I love this syrup for it’s versatility & it’s incredibly fresh lemon flavor. It’s something that I will make again & again all through summer. Definitely a staple in my fridge during the warmer months.

Love that soft yellow color. Makes me smile.

This really is super yummy mixed in to so many things.

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Simple Lemon Syrup

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In small saucepan - combine water & sugar.
Bring to a boil & then reduce heat & simmer 3-5 minutes - stirring constantly
Remove from heat & allow to cool to room temperature
Add in lemon juice & stir well
Transfer to sterilized bottles
Refrigerate - keeps indefinitely

Try some in a Lemon spritzer.

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Mint Irish Cream Bars

Almond Joy Cream Delight Bars

I hope you haven’t had enough St. Patty’s Day ideas!!! I have a few more to share with you all – including these Mint Irish Cream Bars. The hubs had found these little mint cups (like a Reese’s mini – but with dark chocolate & filled with mint instead of peanut butter) & had been snacking on them here & there. I had been telling him I wanted to use them in a recipe & to keep his paws off them. Well after about a week he finally told me that if I didn’t do something with them soon- there wouldn’t be any left. I knew he wasn’t kidding – they would be gone! So I decided to use some of the Honey Irish Cream & the mint cups & make these bars. They were a huge hit.

These are great by themselves or with a little scoop of ice cream with it.

Again- like with the Mint Brownies I shared earlier this week- the alcohol bakes out – so everyone can enjoy.

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Mint Irish Cream Bars

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp Honey Irish Cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sweetened coconut
1-1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dark chocolate mint cups- chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 glass dish with cooking spray
In mixer - combine butter, sugars, eggs & Honey Irish Cream. Beat on low until combined.
In a separate bowl- combine flour, baking powder, salt, coconut & half of the chocolate chips
Slowly beat into sugar mixture until combined. Scrape down bowl & beat again.
Transfer to prepared baking dish & smooth out. I sprayed my hands with cooking spray & used my fingers to smooth out to a nice even layer.
Sprinkle 1/2 the chopped mint cups & remaining chocolate chips over top making sure they are evenly disbursed.
Bake 30-40 minutes
Remove & immediately sprinkle remaining mint cups over the top & allow to melt in.
Cool in pan on wire rack before cutting.

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Irish Soda Rolls

Honey Irish Cream Liqueur

Are you looking for a SUPER easy Irish recipe for St. Patrick’s Day? One thing I always make is Irish Soda Bread. However sometimes I want a little more than just a slice. We like to have some with our Corned Beef & Cabbage – it’s the perfect compliment for a truly Irish meal. I decided that this time I would make rolls- so everyone gets a little more than just a slice. They turned out so soft & wonderful. I like to have leftover rolls with jam in the morning. So good!

I ended up with 8 in this batch – however they are good size.

You could probably get closer to 10-12 if you portion your dough out smaller.

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Irish Soda Rolls

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
2-1/2 cups buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Lay a sheet of parchment paper over baking sheet. Set aside.
Mix flour, salt & baking soda together in mixer bowl.
Make a well in the center- pour in your buttermilk.
Mix with the paddle attachment of your mixer or you can kneed in by hand until the dough is soft. Should be fairly wet but not sticky.
Turn dough on lightly floured surface & kneed 3-4 times to smooth.
Portion out & shape into 8-12 flat circles
Place on prepared parchment lined sheet & cut a cross from edge to edge on top.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden. When it sounds hollow when tapped- it's ready.

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Kool-Aid Dyed Eggs

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Add a splash of fun to your Easter egg decorating with our Kool-Aid Dyed Eggs! Vibrantly colored, easy to make, and fun for the kids.

This Easter, transform your egg-dyeing tradition with a splash of Kool-Aid! Forget those old dye tablets and welcome a world where your eggs become vibrant masterpieces, thanks to a packet of Kool-Aid mix.

It’s not just an egg-dyeing activity; it’s a chance to make your Easter egg hunt a kaleidoscope of colors. From the sunny yellows of Lemon Lime to the deep, rich purples of Black Cherry, Kool-Aid brings an easy way to dazzle everyone with eggs in every shade of the rainbow.

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Irish Bannock

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

Do you like making bread? I soooooo love making bread. I would do it everyday if I had the time. The whole process of kneading & the smell. Oh my- swoon. So since I was just itching for an excuse to make some bread- I decided to bake some Irish Bannock for the all of us to enjoy. The fact that it’s March really did give me the perfect excuse to bust out my Irish recipes & create a few for all to enjoy!

This is a dense bread – a lot like soda bread. The raisins really make it great for breakfast.

I have such a fondness for making bread- of all kinds.

Makes the house smell amazing!!

Isn’t it gorgeous??!!! Sigh……I really do love bread. 🙂

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Irish Bannock

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup raisins

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Line baking sheet with parchment & spritz lightly with cooking spray
Combine sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt in mixer bowl with dough hook.
Combine on low while slowly pouring in your buttermilk until dough is soft
Add raisins
Turn dough on slightly floured surface & knead for approx 5 minutes or until smooth
Form dough into a 6-7 inch round & place on prepared baking sheet
Using kitchen scissors or a large knife - cut a deep cross into top
Bake approx 40 minutes or until it is golden brown & sounds hollow when tapped.

That’s it! So simple – just the way I like it.

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Blackberry Irish Whiskey Sour

Yay!! Happy March!!! So excited as that means it’s almost St. Patty’s Day.

Years & years ago (long before we met) the hubs went to bar-tending school. He was super young & thought it would be good information to know. Don’t all 20-something dudes think that way?! Well – he was right, it is great knowledge to have (especially if your wife likes to blog about food & drinks). I was able to tap that inner bartender & have him help me create some great cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day. We already had some blackberry brandy we had made – so I was looking for a concoction to use it in. This Blackberry Irish Whiskey Sour was the perfect beverage to not only utilize some of that brandy but add a little Irish celebration in there too.

Add a little twist of lemon & a blackberry – perfect garnish.

So simple to make & you can wow your friends with this great Irish drink.

Delicious whiskey sour cocktail recipe twisted with blackberry that is so refreshing!!! Perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day & beyond!

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Blackberry Irish Whiskey Sour

Ingredients

1-1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey - I used Bushmills
3/4 ounce Blackberry Brandy
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1 lemon slice
1 blackberry
granulated sugar
crushed ice

Instructions

Add several tablespoons of sugar to a shallow plate or dish
Rub lemon along the outside only of the rim of your glass to wet
Immediately roll this wet part of the glass in the sugar to coat the rim - set aside
In your shaker- fill 1/2 full with ice
Add Whiskey, brandy & lemon juice - shake well.
Strain into prepared glass
Garnish with lemon twist & blackberry

Want More? Try this tasty dessert…

Frozen Brown Cow

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White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

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Elevate any occasion with this irresistible White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake. This creamy strawberry base is topped with white chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries. It will delight your taste buds.

Dive into a dessert that sings with the luxurious melody of melted white chocolate, tangy fresh strawberries, and a silky-smooth cheesecake filling.

This White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake isn’t just a treat; it’s a masterpiece waiting to grace your table.

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Honey Irish Cream ~ Homemade Liqueur

It’s almost March! Can you believe that?! I’m itching for spring – probably because it’s still below freezing outside. But that doesn’t mean that I’m not getting in the St. Patty’s Day mood around here. I love celebrating the Luck of the Irish with food & drinks & fun. I decided that after years of putting it off – I would make my own homemade Irish Cream liqueur. I have been on a homemade liquor kick this year – so this was the perfect time – only I gave it one tiny twist.

I decided to use Bushmills Irish Honey Whiskey in this recipe instead of regular whiskey.

It changes the flavor from your traditional Irish Cream – but still great.

Oh my – I’m really looking forward to using this in some upcoming recipes. Stay tuned for those.

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Honey Irish Cream ~ Homemade Liqueur

If you love the delicious taste of Baileys Irish Cream, you'll love this homemade Honey Irish Cream liqueur. Simple to make & great in so many cocktail recipes!

Prep Time7

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: whiskey

Servings: ounces

Ingredients

1 cup Bushmills Irish Honey Whiskey or regular Irish whiskey if you don't want the added hint of honey.
1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounce
2 cups heavy cream
3 tbsp chocolate syrup
3 tsp instant coffee granules
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender & pulse to combine.
Pour over rocks for immediate serving or store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Sign

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

I’ve been painting old scraps of wood again. 🙂 I have told you all about the huge bins of scrap wood in the parking lot down the street. It’s a re-purposer’s dream. This builder is so kind to just leave it all there for people like me to use as needed. This time I decided to use a little paint & then an image transfer technique I found on Pinterest to make this Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Sign. You can go to Meredith’s blog & view how to do it at UnOriginal Mom. The only thing I did differently is that I let the color image set on the wood for a period of time & then I lifted it off- allowing some of the image to come off to give the distressed look. So slightly different. But I love the aged look it has.

Basically I started with a mis-shapen piece of ply wood. I painted it all one color. Then printed out my clover clip art & applied a good amount of Mod Podge matte finish to the colored print. I then laid it on my board & rubbed it pressed firmly all over the image. I allowed it to set for about 5 minutes – maybe a little more. Then I just started lifting my paper off & the image stayed behind – with the exception of some areas – which was what I wanted.

I allowed it to dry while I painted the word “Lucky” freehand. I wanted it to be imperfect & look like it had been worn off in places. Then I took a greyish green paint & dry brushed around the edges & other areas to give it a distressed, aged look. Once that was dry I just went over it with a thick coat of Mod Podge matte finish to just seal it all in.

I think it took me longer to decide on my clip art images than it did to complete the project altogether. I like that I can re-use something that someone else had tossed out & make something decorative for the porch. Now I just need to make a wreath. 🙂

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Ultimate Chocolate Milkshake

Caramel Macchiato Date Shake

Even though we have changed a few things with how we eat during the week- that doesn’t mean that I have given up sweet treats altogether. You all know that I love to indulge & that won’t change too much – especially on the weekends. We are hitting the gym enough times during the week that I can justify a little something yummy when I want it. I definitely believe that if you’re going to be bad- you have to do it right. So when I made this Ultimate Chocolate Milkshake – I went all out. It is truly the best milkshake I have ever had.

Oh my word – I’m telling you – worth every second on the treadmill.

Perfect way to use up some of these bags & bags of M&M’s I have filling my cabinet. 🙂

Print Recipe

Ultimate Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients

1 large scoop vanilla ice cream
1-1/2 large scoops chocolate ice cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate milk
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup M&M's - flavor of choice
Whip cream for topping - optional

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender & blend until M&M's are chopped & well incorporated into a nice thick milkshake consistency.
There will be bits & pieces of the M&M's throughout.
If you like yours thinner- just add a little more chocolate milk
Top with whipped cream
Enjoy immediately

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Neon Tie-Dye Fringe Scarf

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

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You all know I Love to Create fun project with my kids. If I’m making anything crafty my kids are usually right there with me – learning & helping as we go. I received some fun products from Tulip to try & the girls were quick to come up with some fabulous ideas for some accessories they wanted to make for themselves. We decided to start with a Neon Tie-Dye Fringe Scarf to add to their growing closet of accessories. Seems like Neon is so popular these days. We spent the better part of the weekend picking up new clothes & accessories for the gym – almost all of them included neon. I love it! It brightens the mood – especially on these dark winter days.

I love how simple it was to make this scarf & re-purpose some old out-grown shirts in the process.

For this project I used 1 white t-shirt & Tulip One-Step Mini Tie-Dye Kit

I first made sure to lay out an old shower curtain to protect my table. Then I added my cutting mat for added protection.

Step 1 – Lay out your t-shirt flat & fold the hem to the bottom of the sleeves.

This should give you a horizontal crease in the middle of your shirt.

Step 2-Fill your Tulip One-Step Mini Tie-Dye bottle to the fill line with water & give it a good shake to activate the dye.

Step 3 – Start carefully applying your dye on the crease you just created with your fold – allowing to soak in

Step 4 – Take a paint brush & dip it in water. Brush the water from the dyed area in an upward motion to distribute the dye from the saturated part up to the white area. This gives an ombre effect of the color bleeding from the center out to the ends. Continue wetting your brush & distributing the dye until you achieve the desired bleed you are after.

Step 5 – Wrap in plastic wrap & let sit a minimum of 2 hours. The packaging calls for 6-8 hours but I wanted a lighter effect for this particular project.

Step 6 – Remove from plastic wrap & rinse under hot water until water runs almost clear.

Step 7 – Soak in a large bucket of very hot water & a small amount of laundry soap for about 1 hour.

Step 8 – Remove from soapy water & rinse & wring out well. Place in dryer on high heat for at least 30 minutes.

Step 9 – Cut across t-shirt just below the sleeves & then at the hem. You should then have raw edges on both sides of your “tube” of fabric.

Step 10 – Next – cut fringe on both sides of your raw edges

Step 11 – Stretch out your scarf by pulling & stretching as much as you can to achieve a longer scarf that can be looped. I placed my foot in it & then pulled up to about chest high to really stretch it out.

At this point you are done. You can double it up as an infinity scarf or loop through in several different ways to achieve the look you are after.

My girls LOVE this & can’t wait to make more in all the colors that came in our kit.

*Thank you Tulip for sending us these Neon kits to test & try. All opinions are truthful & my own.

I also received Tulip Dimensional Mini 3 Packs & Tulip Fabric Markers in my package.

I’m really looking forward to using them on some future projects.

Pick up these exclusive products at your local Michaels Arts & Crafts store. For those folks without a Michaels store in their area, you can order the products at iLoveToCreate.com. iLoveToCreate.com is currently offering free shipping on any neon Tulip product for the month of February when you use coupon code NeonFEB (ends February 28th).

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Zeppole

Simple Crock Pot Dulce de Leche

Do you ever just crave a good donut?? I sooooo do – more often that I probably should admit. While I love making baked cake donuts & they are still my favorite – I truly enjoy a fried goodie every once in a while. So I decided to go back to my old book of recipes (some I have not made in what seems like forever) & make some donuts that I know I love.

Zeppole

You see- one night I headed to the couch because the grumble of the grizzly bear was keeping me awake. Then around 5 am the grizzly bear came to wake me & try to bring me back to bed. Well at that point the coffee had already brewed (& I could smell it) & I knew I shouldn’t put off work any longer. So it was not back to bed for me – it was get to work time. But the first thing that ran through my head as he was nudging me awake was that I didn’t have any donuts to start my Saturday morning. I did vocalize this in hopes that he would be ever so sweet & head out to get me some. No go. So I just had to resort to making my own.

I found that if I dip them in Mocha Dulce de Leche – it’s REALLY GOOD. 🙂

Check out how easy it is to make Zeppole!

Print Recipe

Zeppole

Ingredients

1 cup warm water 110-115 degrees
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
Peanut Oil for frying
Confectioners Sugar
Mocha Dulce de Leche for dipping

Instructions

Sprinkle the yeast & sugar over the water in a measuring cup. Stir until the yeast dissolves.
In large bowl - combine the flour & salt.
Add the yeast mixture & stir with a large spoon until well blended.
Cover with plastic wrap & place in warm spot for 1-1/2 hours to rise. (I like to run the dryer for about 5 minutes & then turn off & place my dough inside to allow to rise)
Pour about 2 inches of oil in deep, heavy stockpot or deep fryer.
Heat oil until temp reaches 375 degrees or until the dough sizzles when dropped in.
Drop the dough by the tablespoon into the hot oil. Do not place too many in at one time- they need space to float around.
Cook zeppole until golden brown & puffed.
Remove from oil with large metal slotted spoon & drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining dough
Once drained- place in paper sack with some confectioners sugar & shake until coated. For a lighter zeppole- you can just sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead. (This is what I did knowing I was going to dip them)
Serve immediately

These would also be great dipped in this Coffee Bean Syrup

Coffee Bean Syrup

It’s made with coffee 🙂

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Mocha Dulce de Leche

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

Do you like caramel? How about chocolate sauce? Have you made Dulce de Leche before? Well- let’s kick that up a notch or two, shall we!! I have a super tasty treat I’m sharing with you all tomorrow – but when I made it, I realized that I really needed a dip to go with it. You know me….more is more when it comes to toppings, dips & drizzles. I already had a few jars of Dulce de Leche cooking in the crock pot & I thought about using some of it for my dipping sauce. But I was really craving chocolate for this – and a little coffee too. Sooooooo I decided to add the two to my dulce de leche to make the perfect new dip.

Mocha Dulce de Leche

Yep! Everything you love about dulce de leche – but now with chocolate & COFFEE!! You’re welcome!

You will want to put it on EVERYTHING!

Print Recipe

Mocha Dulce de Leche

Ingredients

12 ounces Dulce de Leche
2 tbsp instant coffee granules
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Place coffee & chocolate chips in small saucepan - heat over medium stirring constantly until melted & combined
Whisk in salt & Dulce de Leche & stir until completely smooth
Transfer to jars - store in refrigerator
Warm before serving

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Frozen Colada

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

I know it’s been a very cold & harsh winter so far for most. Are you craving the warm weather? How about someplace tropical? I know, I know- I’m sooooo itching for a trip home to the beach. It has been way too long since I have buried my toes in the sand & soaked up the salty air. But with all we have happening at the moment – my plans to get home again in March have petered out. Looks like even with the best of intentions plans sometimes have to be put off. So since I won’t get to the beach any time soon- I decided to create a little hint of paradise in a glass to hold me over a little bit longer.

Frozen Colada

Ohhhhh- I made this sans the rum. I wanted to be able to share with the kids.

Oh good heavens- I would drink these ALL DAY LONG. So stinkin’ good.

The vanilla ice cream is the perfect addition to my favorite flavor combo of pineapple & coconut.

Print Recipe

Frozen Colada

Ingredients

3 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup cream of coconut
1 cup ice
1 ounce white coconut rum *optional

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender & blend on high for a full 1-2 minutes- or until the consistency is similar to a milkshake.
Pour into glasses & garnish with pineapple wedge.

It’s so simple & quick – but oh sooooooo delish!

This made enough for these 2 glasses shown. If preparing for a party – you may want to quadruple this recipe.

Want More Coconut?

Coco Piña Colada

Banana Coconut Donuts

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Lomo Action Set from Life n’ Reflection

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Do you love the Lomo filter in Instagram? Want to know how to get that look on your camera images in Photoshop? It’s so simple!!! My friend Kristy has created a Lomo Action set that does it all for you. Let me tell you- Photoshop actions are a huge time saver when it comes to processing your images. If you have never used them before- oh my- it’s literally one click & here you go. They do all the steps for you & all you have to do is adjust the opacity of each layer to achieve the look you desire. As part of Kristy’s design team I had the opportunity to try this new action set. I decided to play with an image from a scenic walk in the park here on a chilly & gloomy day before the 18 inches of snow fell here last week. 🙂

Lomo Action Set from Life n’ Reflection

These are all the different looks you can achieve with this set.

Here is my image before running the action.

Here is my image after running the Lomo Action & reducing the opacity to about 78%

You see – it gives that nice vintage look. So simple.

First download the Quick Guide – your “How-to” when it comes to adding actions to Photoshop & how to use them.

You can purchase & download the actions from Kristy’s store – Life n’ Reflection

Give them a try & have fun getting more creative with your images.

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Featured in Green Craft Magazine

I have something special to share with you all today. Exciting news for me!! I have the pleasure of being featured in Green Craft Magazine. A long time ago I created my Corn Husk Luminaries which are sitting on my mantle right now. I don’t know how- but they were found by the editor & she contacted me to see if I would be interested in putting together an article on the project & a little about me too. Of course I’m interested. How fun!!! I can’t show you the whole thing- you have to go buy the issue to see it. But I can give you a peek.

Featured in Green Craft Magazine

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Stenciled Canvas Wall Art ~ Girl’s Room

Painted Kids Room Decor

*Disclosure: I was given some of these supplies to facilitate this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

While we have a few more months until the girls don’t have to share a room anymore, we are already making little things to give each one their own special flare once we are able to start decorating them. The girls are super excited. They have always shared a room – so this will be a big deal for them. Getting to decorate their own space is even better. So I was super thrilled to get the opportunity to try out the new stencils from Mod Podge Rocks! I adore Amy & I was so excited to find out that she was going to have her own line of stencils through Plaid. I think I squealed when they arrived. I couldn’t wait to start creating.

Stenciled Canvas Wall Art ~ Girl’s Room

I used these Spouncer Applicators & applied Mod Podge Sheer Color in the blue & in pink. I decided to use the Mod Podge Sheer Color instead of paint because I wanted a sheer look. I didn’t want it to be opaque & this worked out well. It dried quickly too- which is always good for me because I’m super impatient when it comes to projects.

I LOVE these. So simple- you just peel off the backing, stick down to your surface & add your Mod Podge or paint. Then it just peels off & you can re-stick to another part or put it back on the backing sheet & rinse off to clean for the next use. I absolutely love the fact that they stick down because I have not learned how to use the vinyl cutting machine that I inherited from my mom. Using regular stencils that don’t stick down is a pain. This was absolutely 100% easy & quick. I hope they make them in all shapes, sizes, patterns & letters too.

I used these Mod Podge Podgeable Glitters once I had my Mod Podge in place.

Want to try them out???

I’m giving away 1 stencil (pattern chosen at random) to one lucky reader!

Just leave me a comment letting me know what you would make with them first.

Check out: Learn How to Use Mod Podge Peel & Stick Stencils for more details & inspiration.

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Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle

By Kleinworth & Co 21 Comments

Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle is the perfect Easter or Mother’s Day dessert. Quick & easy dessert for blackberry lovers that’s like a cobbler & so good!

You know how I love having fruit in the house. I get pretty giddy when my fridge & counters are overflowing with produce. It spurs all sorts of inspiration. I want to get in there & start creating things & letting my imagination run wild. This time I decided to work with the several containers of blackberries we just picked up. They are a family favorite. I remember when the kids were really little- I couldn’t give them enough to satisfy their craving for them. I really don’t blame them- blackberries are a wonderful snack. I whipped them up with some white chocolate chips for this super tasty treat.

Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle

I remember the first time I had a wild blackberry. I was expecting my son- over 16 years ago TODAY (wow). The hubs & I were out on one of our walks to give the baby some exercise. We lived in a place where they grew on the side of random trails. He picked one off & told me to try it. I grew up in So Cal. You were taught to never just pick things & eat them- you didn’t know what they would do. So I was cautious. I had never lived like that- just picking things growing wherever. It was life changing. I loved it.

Print Recipe

Blackberry White Chocolate Buckle

Ingredients

2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour divided
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 stick butter - room temperature
3/4 cup sugar divided
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
2-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Spray 9" glass baking dish with cooking spray & set aside
In mixer - beat 1/2 cup butter until smooth.
Add in 1/2 cup sugar & beat until light & fluffy
Add egg - beat until well combined
Beat in 2-1/3 cups flour & your baking powder & salt
Add in milk as it's beating in the dry ingredients
Transfer to prepared pan- spread out
In small bowl- toss berries with lime juice & then pour over batter
Add white chocolate chips
In another small bowl combine remaining butter, cinnamon, remaining sugar & remaining flour- mix with pastry blender until large crumbles remain.
Sprinkle over the top of your berries & spread out to cover
Bake 50-60 minutes or until toothpick test comes out almost clean.
Cool in pan on wire rack
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top *opt

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Want More Blackberries?

Blackberry Lemon Gin & Tonic

Blackberry Pops

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Blueberry Freezer Jam

I love making preserves. There is something about looking in the fridge & seeing a multitude of jars filled with things I have made myself. Normally I take my favorite marmalade recipe & just tweak it to whatever fruit I happen to be working with at the time. But that takes the better part of an hour. My days seem to be getting shorter & it seems I have less & less time to be in the kitchen. So spending hours in there making homemade jam just isn’t happening anymore. So I decided to make a NO COOK – SIMPLE – only 3 INGREDIENTS freezer jam that was ready in record time. I may never go back to my other method again. I love how this turned out.

Blueberry Freezer Jam

I’m starting to get so excited about spring. I really get depressed when the market & our co-op have few things to choose from for produce during the winter months. Come spring & summer our house will be packed with produce & I literally can’t wait.

Print Recipe

Blueberry Freezer Jam

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries
2-1/2 tbsp pectin
1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Sterilize your jars & set aside
In a medium size bowl- combine sugar & pectin. Set aside.
In a food processor- pulse your blueberries until they are liquid & no lumps or large pieces remain
Pour over your sugar mix & whisk well for approx 2-3 minutes- making sure all sugar has dissolved
Ladle into your jar & leave about 1/2" space at the top for expansion
Place your lids on & allow to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before transferring to freezer.
*Will store in freezer approx 6 months. In refrigerator 6 weeks.

Want More Blueberries?

Blueberry Pie Donuts

Blueberry Pie Bars

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Red Hot Dark Chocolate Fudge

We are on the countdown to Valentine’s Day!! When I think of Valentine’s Day I definitely think of dark chocolate. I could be because it’s my hubs favorite of all the different types of chocolate available. So I am always trying new recipes for him using his beloved 60% Cacao chocolate. So- are you looking for a simple no bake dessert that will still have your sweetie swooning too?

Red Hot Dark Chocolate Fudge

Always start with PREMIUM chocolate, especially when working with dark chocolate. I have discussed this before but I will say it again. It is critical that you use high quality chocolate for this recipe. Because of the high Cacao content, it is the key to getting a silky consistency with your fudge. This is why I love using Ghirardelli. I love that it’s available at my grocer & I don’t have to go to a specialty store to find premium chocolate for my recipes. The variety of flavors & products is fantastic. Usually I go to the store to pick up one item but often find so much inspiration with everything else on the shelf that I pick up several varieties for future recipes too.

For this recipe I used Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Baking Chips & the 4 oz Bars.

Print Recipe

Red Hot Dark Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients

1 1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Margarine do not use butter
1 5oz Can Evaporated Milk
1 7oz Jar Marshmallow Cream
1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
2-1/2 Cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 squares of Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Bars - broken into pieces
1/4 cup Red Hots
Valentine Sprinkles

Instructions

Line 9x13 glass pan with parchment & then spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
Put chocolate chips & vanilla in mixer bowl. Set aside.
Heat sugar, margarine, evaporated milk & marshmallow cream in 3 qt. heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until mixture boils, boil for 5 full minutes- stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Pour into mixer bowl over the top of the chocolate chips.
Beat with whip attachment in mixer until it's smooth & looks like silk. (if you did not use premium chocolate- it will be grainy & watery)
Transfer to your prepared dish.
Top with red hots, chocolate bar pieces & Valentine sprinkles
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting & serving.

Ghirardelli baking chips and bars are the ultimate dessert indulgence. Headlined by their famous 60% cacao chips, Ghirardelli baking ingredients provide bakers with premium options for all of their baking needs. Available in 10-12 oz chips bags and 4 oz bars, Ghirardelli baking products deliver lingering pleasure in every dessert, for impressive results worth sharing.

60% cacao and milk chips come in a larger size for more flavor impact

Availability: Grocery, mass, and club stores nationwide

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