Dear Chase:

There are so many trends out there and new things to try but I would say the newest trend is -COCONUTS! Everything from coconut milk, coconut water to coconut desserts. I know I have been making my coconut cream pies for several occasions but this time I wanted to make the classic and super easy to make-coconut macaroons. You know me.. I like to eat my calories versus drinking them so if I have any form of a coconut- it will have to be the ingredient of some decadent or even simple treat. I would consider these cookies a simple but satisfying cookie that can be stored for up to a week.

I like my coconut macaroons with a chewy, dense texture so these fit the bill, perfectly :)

Mini Morsels

Dear Chase:

What you see in the picture above is a large platter full of mini New York style cheesecakes and mini Key Lime pies that I made for a family/friends gathering tonight. You will be busy playing with all your cousins to notice mommy eating her fair share of these beautiful and tasty treats, ha! Every time we have a gathering, I am usually the one that makes the dessert but I have to say that it does get hard to find the perfect dessert that everybody will love For this particular event, I decided to make mini versions of my favorite desserts-creamy cheesecakes and a tart and sweet key lime pie.

Banana Cream Pie

Dear Chase:

Nothing makes me smile more than a big slice of homemade banana cream pie or in this case a"tart". These pies can have either a pastry or a graham cracker crust and their toppings could be whipped cream or a soft and creamy meringue. Forget what you think you know about banana cream pie and learn how to make this super easy recipe. To make a delicious Banana Cream Pie you need to make everything from scratch from the tender pastry crust, vanilla infused pastry cream, perfectly ripe bananas to the fresh whipped cream to bring it all together.

I will post my easy to make recipe shortly....stay tuned.