So, you guys, I am assuming, have been to the mall in your area. I am sure that you have a forbidden treat that you love to get at the mall – pretzel, hot dog, frappuccino, you name it – …

I had made a peanut stew many years ago, but clearly had forgotten just how delicious a peanut stew could be.  So I was delighted when I came across this recipe over at Cookie and Kate and decided I needed …

Scotcheroos are a long time obsession of mine. They’re everything you didn’t know you wished a traditional Rice Krispies treat could be. I’ve made them for friends, I’ve made them for hundreds of people in my industrial bakery days, but …

We hope that you are settled nicely on this side of 2014 and that you’re as excited as we are for a new year! To get you started right, we came up with a smoothie that is the color of …

Hello Folks – It’s good to be back! Here we are in the throws of fall and I really wanted to come back to blogging with something I have never tried before. It’s all a part of my new effort to …

Hello fellow caffeine lovers! I’ve been working in New England now for over a month, giving me the opportunity to visit some of my favorite old stomping grounds and spend lots of time with my family. Here at the Costa homestead coffee …

On Thursday of last week, it was 84 degrees Fahrenheit. So hot! On Friday, it was 62 degrees. It’s only down temperature from here. Summer is officially over in London, and fall is on its way. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are …

I’ve been dying to go to Berkeley, CA ever since the show Parenthood first aired. Luckily I had a chance to swing through on my way up to Mendocino a couple months back! The city reminded me a lot of …

A few weeks back, a coworker had a  birthday, and requested something with peanut butter and chocolate. I saw these on Smitten Kitchen and knew this was the perfect dessert for the occasion! First, you simply make rice crispy treats …

Peach Smoothie. milk, frozen yogurt, peaches, frozen blueberries, peanut butter. blend until smooth.