No Bake Oreo Mini Cheesecakes

by SandraWidick // July 10, 2020 // No Comments

Happy Friday!! Here is a fun and no bake cheesecake recipe using an old time favorite cookie: OREO!! It’s too hot here in California that using my oven right now is not a good idea if having my A/C on... Continue reading →

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

by SandraWidick // July 9, 2020 // No Comments

I’ve always been the kind of person who likes eating cookies. I think it’s my mom’s fault because she always had cookies at home when I was a kid. We really didn’t have chocolate chip cookies in Peru back in... Continue reading →

Black Forest Cake

by SandraWidick // June 10, 2020 // No Comments

Black Forest Cake is a chocolate cake originally from Germany. It is usually a 3 layer cake filled with a tasty cherry filling frosted with a vanilla cream frosting. If you want your cake to have a nice cherry flavor,... Continue reading →

Pantry Cookies

by SandraWidick // May 29, 2020 // No Comments

I always have snacks at home like dried fruit, nuts and chips. Also, because of my baking I have different kinds of chocolate chips and chunks. Today, I decided to show you how to bake one of my favorite treats... Continue reading →

Healthier Tea Cake

by SandraWidick // April 21, 2020 // No Comments

I love eating cake with my cup of tea. This is a great option if you want to use dried fruit and nuts. This recipe does not use any kind of fat (butter or oil), I’m using apple sauce instead.... Continue reading →

Sigh of Lima (Suspiro Limeno)

by SandraWidick // March 13, 2020 // No Comments

This Peruvian dessert is one of the most popular specially during the holidays like Easter. The base is a creamy mixture made with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and eggs. It’s topped with a delicious meringue that you can add... Continue reading →

Iced Oatmeal Cookies

by SandraWidick // February 18, 2020 // No Comments

Hi friends! I’m back from my trip to Peru and this is my first post for February. My trip was fine, super busy with my family and friends. I’m still trying to catch up with things at home but I... Continue reading →

Hot Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

by SandraWidick // November 25, 2019 // No Comments

Happy Monday! One of my favorite Christmas cookie to bake during Christmas time is chocolate crinkle cookies. BUT, now I came up with this new version : HOT CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES. I know… it sounds AMAZINGGGG and they are! These... Continue reading →

Black Forest Lover Bread

by SandraWidick // August 14, 2019 // No Comments

Happy Wednesday!! We got a nice Fall weather vibe last week but that didn’t last long. It’s so hot right now that it makes me feel to just hangout inside my house and not go anywhere. Hopefully I don’t get... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // December 19, 2018 // No Comments

Happy Wednesday!! Christmas is just around the corner and I’m still trying to figure out the menu for that day. I think we’re going to stop by Costco tomorrow so we can choose the meat for our Christmas lunch with... Continue reading →

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