Today’s ice cream is Triple Chocolate Gelato with a Coffee Peanut Crunch swirl. This gelato layers deep, caramelized sugars, three chocolates, a bitter coffee marshmallow ribbon, and crunchy peanut brittle — a lot is happening, and it all sings together. If you like this, try my Junior Mint Chocolate Ice Cream and don’t miss the … Read more

This Caramel Apple Crisp with oatmeal topping is a standout fall dessert: tender, spiced apples baked in caramel sauce and finished with a crunchy, chewy oat crumble. It’s simple to make, comforting to serve, and perfect with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ultimate Comfort Dessert: Warm, gooey apples topped … Read more

Frozen Mango Lemonade is a refreshing, tropical twist on classic lemonade—quick to make, bright in flavor, and perfect for hot days. With just a few ingredients and a blender, you can enjoy a slushy mango lemonade in minutes, and it’s easy to adjust the sweetness or tartness to your taste. A Fresh Frozen Treat! Frozen … Read more

There’s nothing like slow cooker caramelized onions—the way sharp, crisp onions transform into soft, jammy, deeply savory-sweet strands. I used to stand over a skillet, stirring for what felt like forever, until I tried them in the slow cooker. I tossed sliced onions in, walked away, and returned to rich, golden onions that taste like … Read more

I have some old favorites and a few new discoveries to share this week. Between these Friday Favorites posts, I’m also publishing several Mexican recipes to help you prepare for Cinco de Mayo. After that come Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, school graduations, and Father’s Day — so many celebrations and plenty to plan in the … Read more

This light and airy Angel Food Cake tastes like a slice of heaven. It’s lovely on its own, and even more delicious with lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh berries or a spoonful of lemon curd. Skip the store-bought boxed cakes — homemade angel food cake has a delicate, snowy-white crumb and an ethereal texture … Read more

Gardenia (Hawaiian = Kiele) It’s been almost twenty years since you’ve been gone, Mom, and not a moment of life’s milestones—my wedding, the births of my children—has passed without me missing you. Time moves on, but the ache of your absence remains. Still, I find you everywhere these days. I see pieces of you in … Read more

Sponsored Holiday Round Up Time for another Holiday Round Up from Baby Loving Mama! I’m especially excited this year because we have a new little one celebrating her first Christmas. As you make your list and check it twice, consider these thoughtful and practical gifts for babies and toddlers. Below you’ll find curated ideas to … Read more

I recently tested the PaMu Slide 2 ANC wireless earbuds from Padmate and was impressed. I received a complimentary review unit; all opinions are my own. The PaMu Slide 2 are the latest earbuds from Padmate, packed with practical upgrades. They are smaller and more comfortable than previous models, yet they deliver fuller sound and … Read more

Udi’s original gluten-free bread was a classic case of love and frustration: it tasted good and had a convincing bread-like texture, but the slices were disappointingly small. The brand’s updated recipe, Udi’s Gluten Free Delicious Multigrain Sandwich Bread, fixes that problem—these slices are large enough to make a hearty sandwich. The flavor has shifted slightly … Read more