Mini Vanilla Whoopie Pies

A Pot of Gold for St. Patrick’s Day Whoopie Pies are a classic New England treat with origins in Maine and some would also argue Pennsylvania Amish. Traditionally they are a chocolate cake with a marshmallow based filling and are a terrific treat to have any time of the year. We had fun making our

Guest Feature: Irish Inspired Vanilla Bread With Chocolate Butter

Ah, the Emerald Isle. Ireland is special in our house (in our family, actually) because not only did my grandparents grow up there, my husband and I got engaged in Dublin. It’s a country steeped in tradition, and one to which we feel connected. International travel isn’t something we’re (yet) brave enough to attempt with

A Trip Down Memory Lane: Mom’s Chocolate Mint Squares

Every Christmas my mom would make these chocolate mint squares and I remember the anticipation of them being ready to eat.  I would peek in the refrigerator and touch the chocolate layer constantly to see if it was set, luckily this time around I had more control, or maybe it was the toddler distraction.  Although