Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Pimiento Cheese Green Beans

Last week I started thinking about the annual Thanksgiving feast we have at my mom’s house each year. It’s typically a full blown foodie fest that ends with you either unbuttoning your pants for extra room or a long nap wherever a comfy spot is available.  From the traditional family dishes made from scratch to the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake, I end up in a blissful food coma almost immediately after cleaning my plate.  Plopping on the couch post-meal to watch the annual parade in a cozy pair of pajamas just comes with the Turkey Day territory.
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Furry Monster Donut Bites


We’re creeping closer to Halloween as each day passes and I can’t help but feel like the month of October is going much faster than I would like it to. Can we just slow down? I still have haunted houses to visit, pumpkins to carve, and a tub of candy corn to gobble up. I wouldn’t mind if we extended the celebration and extra month or two, would you? Halloween is just too much fun to only be one night of the year!
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Salted Caramel Potato Chip Donuts

Summer is winding down but my mixer is still going full speed. With school starting in less than a week I am preparing for a baking drought as reality sets back in. That’s probably why I have been whipping up so many sweet goodies lately. I can already feel the beginning symptoms of baking withdrawal kicking in! While I know I’ll still find time to get creative in the kitchen, it’s kind of sad letting go of the freedom to be spontaneous with a spatula. These Salted Caramel Potato Chip Donuts are sure to make the transition a little easier. If you’ve never had potato chips crushed and sprinkled on your favorite dessert then you’re just not livin’. It’s hard to resist the sweet, salty, crunchy goodness they bring to an everyday batch of chocolate donuts.
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Birthday Cake Truffles

Birthday Cake Truffle Recipe using Oreos and cream cheese

Even though my birthday is a mere three months away I’ve been having pre-mature cravings for all things cake batter flavored. It’s kind of strange because I have always been more an ice cream cake fan and not so much the fluffy frosting coated slab of sweetness. These Birthday Cake Truffles have swayed me in a different direction and if you have a craving for cake batter, birthday cake, or colored candy sprinkles then I’m sure you’ll love them too. As if these little balls of delight could possibly get any better, they’re no-bake and made with one of the popular sandwich cookies- OREOS!
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S’mores Donuts

Happy National S’mores day friends and foodies! I realized last week that somewhere someone created a calendar that celebrates just about all my favorite foods and desserts. There’s one for pizza, ice cream sandwiches, watermelon, chicken wings, and even zucchini. Zucchini, really?  But today we are celebrating one of the sweetest treats, S’mores. What better way to glorify the ooey gooey marshmallow and chocolate graham cracker sandwich than with these Smore’s Donuts! In all seriousness, I have made quite a few yummy desserts over the course of three years and these may now be ranking in first place as an all time favorite. When you can’t stop at just one, you know it’s the real deal-sweet tooth utopia. Come on in… we’ve got donuts.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Sandwiches

Ready for another “mash-up” that includes two classic treats paired together to create one mega-delicious dessert? I hope so because today I bring you one of those random concoctions I created in my kitchen yesterday. It’s true. This recipe was in no way planned or even imagined until 20 minutes before I made it. I envisioned it completely different but due to a last minute brain bubble I came up with something even better than I had originally prepared for. I also wanted to utilize the 5 packs of cream cheese I’ve been hoarding in my refrigerator the past week. Must-stop-buying-cream-cheese.
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Peanut Butter Mousse Brownie Cups

It’s hard to deny that peanut butter and chocolate make one heavenly combination. I’ve found that some of my favorite desserts are made with both of these ingredients, including these Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes I shared last year. Through my passion for baking I have come to learn that peanut butter isn’t just for sandwiches. That’s right jelly, I’m talking to you. Move on over because there’s a new dynamic duo in town. Today we appreciate the ooey gooey glory that is known as peanut butter and it’s true partner in crime, chocolate! These Peanut Butter Mousse Brownie Cups will confirm that these two make the perfect pair.
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Cool Off With A Copycat Starbucks S’mores Frappuccino

As a member of the Starbucks Coffee Blogger Community I received samples to facilitate this post. As always, all opinions are my own! #IcedCoffee #CoffeePassion

During the summer time finding a way to cool down and stay refreshed is of the utmost importance. Here in Florida we’re in the midst of the hottest days of the year and even though the sun is scorching it hasn’t stopped us from enjoying what’s left of it! Whether it’s around town or in our very own backyard, we are always on the go looking for the next adventure. There’s no better time than summer to be spontaneous. Pack a picnic with friends, take a hike on a nearby nature trail, explore a local park, or just relax by the pool. Wherever the summer may take you, Starbucksยฎ has a variety of bottled beverages to help you bring your coffee passion outside and into the sunshine.
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Cinnamon Streusel Cheesecake Muffins

This #QuakerRealMedleys shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #CollectiveBias 

When school ended I had convinced myself that the next few months were going to be a breeze. How hectic could Summer really be? This is suppose to be the one time of the year where we can sit back, relax, and treat each day as a spontaneous adventure. Besides not having to wake up obnoxiously early everyday, I haven’t had to put too much effort into dragging my daughter out of bed each morning. We’ve kind of been playing it by ear and enjoying our time together. Even with a relaxed schedule in place I make sure that breakfast time is still recognized as the most important meal of the day. After all, we need something to get us charged up after being lazy bums. Breakfast is my favorite meal anyways and it’s one that you will never have to force me to participate in, even on the busiest of days.
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