Sweet Valentines Day Desserts

by Jenni in


The hubs and I have decided to postpone Valentines Day this year since we will both be rather busy on the actual day. This celebration of Valentines Day at a different time actually works out quite well- there is no pre-determined restaurant menu, we can get a reservation, and places are not packed to high heaven. It also means we can travel somewhere for a not terrible price. But, there is still something that will never be changed about the actual day; eating all those delicious sweets!

Here are a few great (and pretty easy) recipes to celebrate Valentines Day with. Whether you are having a romantic night with your sweetie, a girls night, or the same night as every other day in the week, these are sure to make your evening a little sweeter! Just click on the picture or the heading to be taken to the yummy recipe link!

Heart Sugar Cookies

Cookie Dough Oreos


Gluten and Dairy Free Cookies

by Jenni in


​Immaculate Baking Company is an all natural baking company that was founded way back in 1995. This company prides itself on using all natural products and making great tasting goods that give back. There is no surprise that Immaculate Baking has recently come out with a line of gluten free, dairy free break and bake cookies. There are two types of gluten free cookies available, the Fudge Brownie and the Chocolate Chunk. Both of these break and bake cookies are certified gluten free by the Gluten Intolerance Group.

The GIG reviews products that are labeled gluten free to determine whether or not they really are. Having their certification means the product is truly gluten free. This is  especially important since their are a great deal of companies riding the gluten free hype with false claims of products being free of any gluten.

Now that we have established these cookies are the real deal, what about the taste? If you have ever eaten a gluten free cookie before, you may know that the taste is, well, not what you would expect from a cookie. That being said, these are not your traditional gluten-free cookie- they actually taste good... like a cookie!

We tried the Chocolate Chunk cookies and were very happily surprised. I ended up having to bake these a few minutes longer than the directions called for, but once they cooled, they did not last the day. Both my husband and I (neither of whom have gluten allergies) loved these cookies; they tasted just like you would expect any break and bake to taste. Just like any other cookie, these guys are delicious but high in fat, calories, and carbs. Too bad gluten free does not mean "as healthy as that kale smoothie you had for breakfast".

Check out Immaculatebaking.com to find out more about their mission, love of folk art, Non-GMO campaign, and other products available.