Tag: ★★★★★
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Trying out Krusteaz’s cranberry orange muffin mix
Whether you’re in summer mode still or getting into fall mode cranberry orange is the perfect flavor combination. Krusteaz sells this muffin mix but also gives guidelines on the back on how to turn this mixture into a loaf or into cookies so no matter what you’re craving, this mix can provide! To make these muffins Read more
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The best and the worst of the Fall 2024 box mixes
The fall season is coming in fast, and since Starbucks has decided it is already Pumpkin season, I wanted to do a recap of the fall flavors and mixes we tried last year to remind you which mixes to buy asap and which ones to avoid at all costs. I’m hoping we see these 5 Read more
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Testing a recipe for “perfect almond and cherry scones” by peanutbutterandjulie
I recently made the dire mistake of going to the store hungry with no time constraints. I wandered into Sprouts and took my time browsing their produce and snacks and everything in-between. I brought home some new stuff to try with no plans for any of it. Most notably, I bought dried tart cherries. While Read more
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Trying out a Gilmore Girls inspired Coffee Cake Cookie by the palatable life
Coffee cake in a cookie form sounds like a dream come true. It becomes a more moist handheld dessert. Once I came across this recipe on social media, I knew we had to try it. The recipe author, Mallory from the palatable life, explains that she was baking her way through TV shows and that Read more
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Trying out “Johns glorious golden cookie mix” by Cravings
I loved the chocolate chip cookie mix from cravings, it remains my number one and it’s the closest thing to homemade you can find in stores. I’m so excited to dive into this mix today, johns glorious golden cookie, it has peanut butter, brown sugar, oats, and cornflakes, what a combination huh? I can honestly Read more
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Trying out Pillsbury’s Funfetti cake donut mix
A new and unique mix for donuts from Pillsbury’s Funfetti has made it to the market and I am very excited to give it a try. They make a plain donut with sprinkles, because it is funfetti of course, and they also have a pink and blue colored mix. The colors make it seem like Read more
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Trying out Bob’s Red Mill’s fudgey brownie mix
Browsing Amazon box mixes, I came across Bob’s Red Mill fudgey brownie mix but it was one of those grocery items that was overpriced for one reason or another. I put it in my cart to remember it later and promptly forgot about it. One day I logged into Amazon and they notified me it Read more
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Trying out Krusteaz’s Almond Poppy Seed muffin mix
While I do favor chocolate based desserts, I know that is not everyone’s cup of tea and only covers a small range of desserts. During my most recent box mix hunt I made sure to grab things that are outside of my normal range. Almond Poppy Seed muffins aren’t new or strange, they’re a pretty Read more
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Testing out an Instagram recipe for Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today I came into work and a coworker with a lemon tree brought in a big sack of fresh lemons. I took a couple of them and pondered the possibilities of baked goods with fresh lemons. Of course lemon curd and lemon bars crossed my mind but those can require up to 6 eggs per Read more
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Trying out “the perfect chocolate chunk cookie mix” by Cravings (a new brand!)
Nothing excites me as much as a new baking brand showing up on the market. More brands means more competition and encourages the old brands to better their product or create new ones to stay relevant. At my local Smiths, I came across a new box mix brand called Cravings by Chrissy Teigen. Upon further Read more