Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

- Elle Kirschenbaum 28 Comments
#Banana #ChocolateChip Cake with #PeanutButter Frosting. #GlutenFreeBaking #ontheblog

There was a bust of Elvis in our basement. It was there for as long as I can remember and I honestly had no idea why. It was about 8 inches high and was painted gold. I mean what other color could “The King” be painted. Pink? I don’t think so. Apparently it was a reject from my grandfather’s craft store and we gave it a home. So everyday for years, whenever we’d go downstairs to watch TV, Elvis would flash his signature sneer at us from the bookshelf.

White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

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Make these #WhiteChocolate #Cranberry #Pistachio #Cookies for a perfect family #Christmas! #glutenfreebaking #ontheblog

Holiday time is all about family. For some this is very enjoyable, for others it is a time filled with stress. Over the past few years, I have realized how rare it is to be in the first category and how truly lucky I am. No, I am not bragging just merely appreciating my good fortune.

Easy Peasy Peppermint Bark

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Make delicious last-minute #Christmas gifts with this Easy Peasy #PeppermintBark! #gfree #ontheblog

I only remember two things from Jewish holiday dinners at my grandparent’s house. After all it was about 35 years ago since I was last there and let’s face it, we don’t remember all that much from when we were small. The memories are vivid, yes, but not plentiful. So all that stands out is every holiday my grandfather saying “Try a little wine.” And my grandmother yelling at him, “Harry, she doesn’t want any wine.”