Easy Peasy Peppermint Bark

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.”

Spiced Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Spiced Chocolate Olive Oil #Cake. So moist and tender. Yum! #glutenfreebaking #dessert #cakerecipe

When I mention the words “olive oil cake,” I am always surprised at the reactions I get. They range from “what cake?” to “eew” to simply wrinkling their nose. Each time I am utterly amazed how many people have not heard of olive oil cake and consequently how many people are missing out on something so wonderful.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Worth Stealing

Make these #ChocolateChip #Cookies that are worth stealing. Be ready to catch your kids with their hand in the cookie jar. #GlutenFreeBaking #DessertRecipe

Not sure if I mentioned it yet, but I think everything tastes better with chocolate chips. Everything. Recently my husband and I were at a party and I challenged the other guests to come up with any food that isn’t improved by chocolate chips. Of course there was silence because, well, there simply isn’t one. However, one girl’s eyes lit up and she proudly said “tuna fish.” My smartass husband didn’t miss a beat and replied “mole sauce.”

Sinfully Delicious Devil’s Food Cake

Sinfully Delicious Devil’s Food Cake. Light and airy but oh so #chocolaty! Visit OnlyTasteMatters.com for the #recipe. #glutenfreebaking

So it has come to my attention that not everyone likes a dense chocolate cake. Who knew? Being a die hard chocolate addict myself I assumed everyone liked chocolate cake like the one I made last year. I called it “The Best Chocolate Cake Ever” because, in my chocolate loving mind, it is. You see, to me, and fortunately to my husband, a truly good chocolate cake is so rich and dense and chocolaty that it stops just short of being a brownie.

Ooey Gooey S’mores Brownies

Ooey Gooey S’mores Brownies with a #GlutenFree #GrahamCracker Crust. for the full #recipe, visit OnlyTasteMatters.com.

So I’ve never in my life had a real s’more. I believe it requires you to actually go camping. Apparently roasting marshmallows with the fire from your gas burner isn’t s’more-worthy. So the cat’s out of the bag, I’ve never been camping either. While I find the romance of camping tempting (sleeping under the stars, becoming one with nature, etc.), I fear the reality (bugs, wild animals, did I mention bugs?) would make me absolutely miserable.