Roasted Berry S'mores

Why knock the tried and true s'mores?  I say don't.  Ever.  Except for maybe just this once (and have you seen the waffle s'mores?  Holy...)

[full roasted berry smores recipe via jelly toast]

Chocolate Chip Layer Cake

I do like my chocolate chips...

[full chocolate chip layer cake recipe]

Whiskey Cocktail

 

Whiskey, ginger ale, lemon, japanese liqueur... oh, yes.

[full recipe here]

Lemon Drop Cocktail

My friend, Stephanie, and I went out for cocktails and a tasty meal the other night (I got the mother of all comfort foods... mac + cheese).   I love this girl, her sensitivity and honesty. She's just delicate enough in her care for me as a friend while also being straight-forward and firm in her dealings with me.  She's a protector and a champion when I lack that for myself.  Steph's a keeper but we hardly ever get to hang out anymore.  So we made this night a good one to tide us over 'til the next one. 

It should be noted that I've been the designated driver when going out with my friends for months... months!  I wanted to enjoy a delicious cocktail or two.  And, holy man, did I ever.  We hit up Lucky's , where they mix the drinks in the shaker at your table (why?  to show it's fresh?  to be all sassy-like?  I don't know.).  Anyway, because I'm forever a six year old who most loves sugary sweetness, I got the lemon drop cocktail.  And then I ordered another one.  And then I was very thankful I didn't have to be the designated driver this time around so I could enjoy my new favorite drink.  Want to try it out?  Here's a lemon drop recipe.  Don't forget the sugar on the rim.  Must. have. the. sugar.

Add a bestie and the night is made.

Watercolor Meringues

Count this among the prettiest ideas.  Watercolor meringues.  Watercolor meringues!  I have no more words.

[full recipe via paper & stitch]

Blackberry Thyme Sparkler

I think a celebratory cocktail is in order, if for no other reason than that we are here living a life with the sort of passion that creates worlds.  This blackberry thyme sparkler  sounds + looks incredible, doesn't it?  Sip, gulp, refill, savor...

[via the effortless chic]

Hot Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

 

I'm a little bit delayed with my posts for this week, but doesn't a good hot fudge chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream sandwich make it worth the wait?   I sure think so.  

[full ice cream sandwich recipe via half baked harvest]

Edible Gold Leaf Macarons

Macarons are photogenic.  They really are.  The colors, the shape, the overall cuteness overload... the colors; did I mention the colors?.  (This Pinterest feed will keep you happy for a while.) But they sure do have to be made right.   Otherwise, they can turn out dry and near flavorless.  I'm lucky to live in a town with a French patisserie, so I get to treat myself to some tasty macarons that are also very very pretty.

I came across this recipe for edible gold leaf macarons and thought some of you out there might want to try it out; or if nothing else, you can stare at their loveliness.

[via sugar and cloth]

Ombre and Color Block Donuts

I'm kind of flipping out over these ombre + color block donuts, aren't you?  For one, they look remarkably delectable.  And two, I'd love to have all that sugary color on my lips; like I'm at a trippy carnival. 

I want these so very very much but am currently without the extra energy and wherewithal to make them for myself.  However, I am open to receiving a care package of them if any one of you is feeling particularly generous... just putting that out there (wink wink.)

Check out the full recipe via paper + stitch.

Belgian Brownie Waffles

Are you salivating along with me just looking at this picture?  Maybe a little bit of drool?  Maybe?  See now, this is a perfect example of why I'd like to bake more.  Why I need to learn to bake; I should start there.

I take that back.  I can bake when I actual do it, but it's the setting aside time to for it.  Why do I lack that motivation?  That'll have to change.  Any bakers out there?  Do you love it or... eh?  I'd love to hear!

[full recipe for belgian brownie waffles via edible perspective]

Beer and Sea Salt Caramels

What?!  (Oh, yes.)  I just came across this beer and sea salt caramels recipe.  I can't get over wondering how these will taste.  Anyone up for trying their hand at them and sending me a care package?

Figgy Maple Bourbon Fizz

Good god.  Doesn't this sound tantalizing?

[figgy maple bourbon fizz recipe]

Blood Orange Lassi

Holy god, doesn't this blood orange cinnamon lassi look delicious?  I'd say yes.
(Try out the full recipe here.)

S'mores Eclairs

Oh, wouldn't these s'mores eclairs be a decadent treat alongside a good cup of coffee?  Plus they look really cool, so win-win.

The full recipe is over at Bakers Royale, if you'd like to try your hand at it.  Let me know how yours turn out!

Homemade Eggnog

 

When I was a kid, Christmas enticed me less for the gifts and more for the bottomless eggnog I drank.  Therein lies the true miracle of Christmas... I never projectile vomited after downing what seemed like pitchers of the stuff.  So that's good.

Here's a tasty recipe for homemade eggnog courtesy of Will Cook for Friends.  Gulp it + enjoy...

Sage Ginger Prosecco Cocktail

I'm not a great cook, or baker, or cocktail maker; at least not compared to some people out there.  But I do appreciate a good treat and manage to get lucky in making a delicious something-or-other every now and again.  However, I imagine people like Beth Kirby of the lovely Local Milk get these things right significantly more frequently than I.  Like this sage ginger prosecco cocktail she concocted for West Elm's Front and Main.   This is one hell of a classy cocktail, isn't it?

Hot Buttered Hazelnut Whiskey

Everything about this image makes me feel warm + soothed.   (I secretly, and kind of guiltily, really enjoy the smell of a smoking pipe.)  But really it's the hot buttered hazelnut whiskey that I'd love a glass of.  It looks + sounds so lush.  Plus it's a warm drink, which would be perfect right about now, don't you think...?

[full whiskey recipe]

This Drink

 

I say yes to this warm coconut milk with hazelnuts, honey, and bourbon concoction.  Yes, yes, yes.

You?

[full recipe over at the gouda life]

Apple Pie Pots

How's this apple pie pot recipe for a boost of Autumn?  It's all apples, pumpkins, cinnamon, and nutmeg these days; and I'm good with that.

[full recipe over at the beautiful blog Roost]

Rainbow spinkles

Already I feel like I need a pick-me-up this morning.  Rainbow sprinkles are my go to food group of choice for such matters.  So, today... this: vanilla ice cream, topped with mounds of rainbow sprinkles wedged in between two waffle cone slices.  (yes, please.)

[photo via style me pretty]