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Hello friends! It’s official: I am a Rutgers graduate with a Bachelors in English! Wooooooooo. Don’t you think we should celebrate? I think so. So let’s celebrate with…you guessed it….MUFFINS! Because every day is better with a muffin in hand. Last week I whipped up this light and refreshing Triple Berry Tart, and I managed … Read more
Hello friends! This can’t be a long post because….. drumroll…. I’M GRADUATING COLLEGE ON SUNDAY!!! (cheers) Teehee okay maybe there aren’t cheers, but I am quite excited for this and there is SO MUCH to do before my parents get here from Florida. The room is still in shambles and I want it semi-presentable, not … Read more
Hello friends! I know, I just couldn’t resist. I apologize in advance for any readers who suffer from having that song stuck in their heads for the remainder of the day. But how could you not think of lime coconut donuts when that songs pops n the radio?? My mind is a strange place. I … Read more
Hello friends! This happens to be one of, if not the, best pasta recipe I’ve ever come across in all of bloggingdom. I mean it – I tend to get so excited about new recipes that repeats are a rarity in my kitchen. Why make the same thing again if there are oodles of new … Read more
OMG HELLO FRIENDS!!!! OH HOW I’VE MISSED YOU! I’m so happy to finally say that, after a million boxes and a broken bookcase, I’m officially moved in to my new place. It was incredibly weird not cooking or baking for those last few weeks, and l will never eat Ramen or Easy Mac EVER AGAIN. … Read more
Oh you guys, my friends…. The caps lock poltergeist snuck into the titles of my posts! WHAT WILL WE DO NOW? Oh god. I’m losing the blog to a fiction of my imagination. Let’s focus on the first bark I’ve ever made for the blog, shall we? Yes. Let’s. Let’s also focus on this bark … Read more
Hello friends! So ends the month of April, and with it ends all of my classes. Ever. Ever ever. WOAHHHHHH. But none of that – there will be plenty of time to freak out about what I’m doing with my life all summer. For now, it’s time to focus on these cookies. A few weeks … Read more
Hello friends! So you mayyyy remember me mentioning last Friday morning that I was baking all day, nonstop, with my fellow members of Rutgers Student Bakers, for a huge bake sale we were having on Saturday at Rutgers Day. Well, it may interest you to know that we….. SOLD OUT! Well, aside from a few … Read more
Hello friends! Another Monday means another muffin recipe – who knew muffins could be so versatile? hint hint – moiiiiiiii aka me. aka I’ll stop blathering about myself now. So I have to tell you – I try my best to stay a few weeks ahead in blog posts in the event of craziness that … Read more
Hello friends! I can’t stay to chat on this one: today I am baking all day in preparation for Rutgers Day! Rutgers Day is an awesome cross-campus event where all the academic departments and student organizations showcase their work to parents, alumni, faculty, and fellow students. It also happens to be Rutgers Student Bakers’ biggest bake … Read more
Hello friends! I should really make more candy….. Because candy is awesome. Don’t you love candy, and truffles, and loads of white chocolate flavored with fresh orange zest and rolled in powdered sugar? Of course you do. You know what I don’t love, though? Journeying to the silly mall to the Godiva store to get … Read more
Hello friends! Have I mentioned that I’m in the process of moving? No? Well I am! Heehee. Now that I’ll be graduating all my roommates are off to pursue “real people” lives, which means I need to do the same. I managed to find a room in a lovely duplex only about a mile from … Read more
Hello friends! I am so so SO excited for today’s post!! Can you believe I’ve rambled nonsencially about food, sprinkles, and life 200 times?! Agh. Now that I write it that way I almost can’t believe it either. But it’s true – 200 posts stuffed with sweet treats and the occasional bit of humor have … Read more
Hello friends! Last night, as I was lying in bed ruminating on all the stuff I had to do tomorrow (now today) I realized something. I had just taken my last exam. Of my life. Ever. DUDE HOW WEIRD IS THAT?! It was actually quite anti-climactic; since I don’t have finals (only projects) this just … Read more
Hello friends! It’s time for another Inspiring Bloggers Post! Last time we met (heehee I feel like I am on 60 minutes or something) we met the lovely Kristan of Confessions of A Cookbook Queen and all her decadently delicious recipes. This time I’m honored to introduce you to one blogger who has improved my ability to … Read more
Hello friends! I feel like Wednesdays are slowly becoming “cookie days” here on the blog. There’s just something about having cookies in the middle of your week that makes it all worthwhile. Now these cookies happen to be particularly awesome, because they remind me of my absolute favorite cookies in the whole wide world. I … Read more
Hello friends! Lately I’ve been getting back into my cookbooks…. Not that I don’t love my fellow bloggers and their out of sight recipes, but I have just tons and tons of awesome cookbooks and cooking magazines that I have yet to experience. For example, take this shrimp curry. Doesn’t it look lovely? It had … Read more
Hello friends! It’s Monday (duh) which means it’s time for a new marvelous muffin recipe! Although I have a lot of ideas for new muffins, I knew I wanted to do a classic coffee cake version for quite some time. The first thing I ever baked (in a real oven, EZ Bake doesn’t count heehee) … Read more
Hello friends! It’s FRIDAY AGAIN. But none of that – today we get straight to the point. I made you bread; because bread is perfect for however you’re feeling at any time of the day. TGIF? Celebrate with focaccia! Sad about anything in particular? Console yourself with a comforting piece of fresh bread. Angry at … Read more
Hello friends! Do you know we are almost at the 200th post here on the blog?!? I KNOW IT”S CRAZY RIGHT? Though I have something planned for the 200th post, I thought I’d journey back… way back…. and find a recipe I thought deserved a little re-vamping and sprucing up to share with you all … Read more
Hello friends! Though I believe I’ve mentioned it before, in case you missed it: I love mac and cheese. It can be simple Easy Mac in my microwave or Five Cheese Penne from the Barefoot Contessa; no matter what the recipe, Macaroni and Cheese always screams comfort food to me. Happily enough I’ve been finding … Read more
Hello friends! Today I have an absolutely scrumptious muffin to share with you today; but also I have a very important cause I’d like to discuss as well. A few months ago, I happened to snag tickets to an exclusive showing of a new documentary, entitled A Place at The Table. It’s from the makers … Read more
Hello friends! Do you feel it? It’s been creeping in ever so slowly. Popping its head in here and now, giving us a tease on April 1st…. rather appropriate for April Fools actually. But it’s coming! Spring is coming! Sunshine, warm breezes, thunderstorms and the smell of fresh rain. Fresh fruits and long nights, followed … Read more
Hello friends! So I have a lovely Strawberry Tart Cake to share with you today; but first I just need a moment to tell you all something that happened yesterday that literally made my year. The Pina Colada Muffins got onto FoodGawker!!!! It has taken over a year, but I can finally display the “See … Read more
Hello friends! Today will be a short post – and I mean it this time. I realize I start posts out with that line and the complete intention of keeping it to 250 words and under… but then I start rambling…. and my tummy starts grumbling…. and all I can think about it eating the … Read more
Hello Friends! A merry belated Easter to you all: I succeeded in drinking lots of wine and feasting on delectable ham and other goodies. Teehee – Easter is always a success when I get to eat lots and lots of food that does not include dining hall slop. Before I left for the Easter weekend, … Read more
Hello friends! I know I say this every Friday but… OMG IT”S FRIDAY WOOOOOO. This time I mean it: I cannot wait for this weekend. True, I was on break up until recently, but do you know it just made me even more eager to be done with college? There’s about one month and change until … Read more
Hello friends! Guess who’s back and she’s better than ever… Whoops – Almost started singing the Hess Truck anthem, and it is so not time for that yet! But I am officially back in NJ and at Rutgers, which means I am also happily back on my blog. Break has left me rejuvenated and ready to … Read more
Hello friends! I can’t believe I have to go back to college this week. This may not be the most mature way to respond to this, but I sort of feel like shouting: BOOOOOOOO Perhaps “hiss” can get thrown in there too. Don’t get me wrong: I’ve loved college. All four years of it have … Read more
Hello friends! I’m back! Well, sort of. I’m actually still off gallivanting; BUT I thought I’d surprise you with these decadently delicious Lemon Meringue Muffins! Are you looking for an exciting Easter dessert that will be sure to shock and awe? These Lemon Meringue Muffins aim to please: a light and fluffy vanilla muffin, with … Read more
Hello friends! Phew! Gallivanting is hard work. Teehee I’m just kidding it’s tons of fun. Today I have another guest post: but this time from a college friend of mine and avid reader of On Sugar Mountain. Say hello to Rohith. I met him at the start of senior year at the baking club’s first … Read more
Hello friends! Yep. Still gallivanting. But now I’ve got your savory fix: meet Ramona of Curry and Comfort. Another friend I made way back when on FoodBuzz, I am constantly drooling over her curries and stir fries. She makes it so easy to whip up flavorful and spicy dishes, and Ramona’s one of the few … Read more
Hello friends! Currently I’m off gallivanting in sunny Florida with my family; but I couldn’t let you down when it comes to your weekly sweet fixes! That’s why I’m extremely excited to introduce you to a good friend of mine, Becky Shepard of Baker Becky. I met Becky via blogging on FoodBuzz, back before it was DailyBuzz Food. Becky … Read more
Hello friends! I tried my best; I really did. But I am totally checked out this week. You are all amazing and I love sharing treats here on the blog, but Spring Break is less than two days away and I cant-freaking-wait. Although I tend to worry (just a tad) when I realize how quickly … Read more
Happy Birthday Friends! No it’s not my birthday silly. But it’s someone’s birthday somewhere and that’s enough reason for me to celebrate. Also, I am officially one class and two days of work away from Spring Break!! So two count em TWO reasons to celebrate. OH MY GOD WAIT THERE ARE THREE REASONS! I made … Read more
Hello friends! Now I know this is not the prettiest meal I’ve ever shared with you; after taking these photos I realized how difficult it is to take photos of stews/curries. Everything sort of just turns into a big ole’ heaping mess of food semi-styled to be in the center of the plate. But, and … Read more
Hello friends! Not to worry – the complainer has set sail for gloomier shores. I set whiny Jess up with some nice cheese (hee hee get it?) last weekend and now I’m back and better than ever… …thanks to these lovely Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins! I can actually say, with all honesty, that these are better … Read more
Alternate Title: My Cupcakes Look Like Second Graders Frosted them with Toothpaste Hey there friends, You know, I don’t ask for much. Well okay I ask for a lot – but mostly it’s food and/or food-related. And cute food. I love cute food. All I wanted was to have some cute cupcakes to share with … Read more
Hello friends! I’m back with more tips! This one might be self-explanatory but I’ve found blog planners and editorial calendars to be indispensable tools now that I blog 5x a week. With only posting twice a week before 2013, I never really worried about baking by a certain time or having a post ready to … Read more
Hello there, Friends, I am sad. Why am I sad, you ask? Or more accurately “why is this chick always sad and/or wigging out?” I’ve been doing so well with creating unique muffin recipes, that I started to get a big head. I thought to myself “I’m so great I bet I could try and … Read more
YOU GUYS!!! OMG. I made risotto. Seriously – me – incredibly uncoordinated-in-the-kitchen meeeeee. But I’ll never do it again. Although this risotto is hands down the best thing I’ve ever cooked in my life, I sort of wonder if risotto is one of those dishes I should just order out at a restaurant….. …Or happily inhale … Read more
Hello friends! So remember those lovely roasted tomatoes I made last week??? Wait, you don’t? Because it was a boring recipe? Well I know it was sort of blah in comparison to these donuts or these cookies BUT BUT hear me out. They were just PHASE ONE of a delicious recipe. Phase one of a … Read more
Hello friends! And Hello March! I hope I can soon give a warm (emphasis on warm) welcome to Spring as well. I cannot tell you how happy I am that this week is over. So sorry to be a whiner, but man what happened to senioritis? Why can’t my classes understand I just want to … Read more
Hello friends! I’ll be keeping this post short and sweet; something about Thursdays makes me realize how much work I should’ve done earlier on in the week and I’m scurrying around campus like the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. “No time to say goodbye! hello! I’m late! I’m late! I’m late!” What’s great about this recipe, however, … Re
Hello friends! It’s that time of year again…. ….no not Christmas, silly. It’s the end of February. It’s that time of year when those adorable girls in their badge-covered, green sashes proudly extort millions of dollars from us in the form of Girl Scout Cookies. Extortion? Really, Jess, isn’t that a little harsh? No friends, … Read more
Hello friends! I’m back with another recipe for my college compadres! I hope you don’t mind that it’s another pasta dish; I sort of love pasta. By sort of I mean ohmygodpastaismylife. The one issue that I have with pasta, however, is the extra pots and pans required to get a decent dish on the … Read more
Hello friends! WHY DID NONE OF YOU TELL ME IT’S MARCH ON FRIDAY?! Sorry. I didn’t mean to yell at you. Really, I should’ve yelled at myself, or my calendar, but seriously folks - How on earth is it March 1st in a few days? Wasn’t I just planning out Valentine’s Day posts?? And now … Read more
Hello friends! Are you sick of cold weather? Snow and wintry mixes hurtling at your face from the heavens? Bursts of tundra-level winds keeping you from ever leaving your apartment? It’s been wicked cold here in NJ and I can’t stand it. I typically consider myself a lover of winter, until just about this point … Read more
Hello friends! So way back in 2012 when I was running two blogs, I thought it would be a neat mini-series to feature bloggers I found inspiring. Naturally my grand illusions of a hit-blog-post-series ended up with one measly post about Jessica from How Sweet It Is. An awesome post I might add: but just one. … Read more
Hello friends! Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? Not only do I have a fantastically salty/sweet snack to share with you, I have discovered a solution to a problem I am sure has been plaguing everyone reading this blog, and everyone in the entire world. You see, I love potato chips. Actually, love does … Read more
