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Peanut Butter Cream Pound Cake

This recipe for Peanut Butter Cream Pound Cake makes a dense, moist pound cake with a crusty exterior that’s lightly flavored with peanut butter. It’s topped with a decadent peanut butter glaze made with sweetened condensed milk. As part of my ongoing partnership with the Alabama Farmers Federation, I get to share some of the amazing recipes that have been featured in previous editions of their monthly magazine, Neighbors. This month, I’m sharing this absolutely amazing Peanut Butter Cream Pound Cake from Lyn McDaniel. And when I say absolutely amazing… I mean it. I’m a big pound cake fan and this has to be one of my favorites! To start, this cake is made with peanut butter. And as peanut...

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A Guide To Healthy Condiments For The Stay-At-Home Foodie

When it comes to living well in the kitchen, nothing makes everyday meals better, faster and more flavorful than having a good cache of condiments on hand. With the right sauces and sprinkles, you could feed yourself or your crew the same basic bowl, wrap or salad in a million ways (without cooking several different meals). Condiments are one of the most clever and economical ways to keep clean eating interesting at home. We've rounded up a few notables that, combined, make crave-able sauces, dressings and sprinkles for days. A Guide To Healthy Condiments Good extra-virgin olive oil | We can't run a story on healthy condiments without a huge shout-out to extra virgin olive oil and grey or pink...

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How to Organize a Home with Little Space

Living in a house with limited space can promote a more minimalist lifestyle but it can be hard to organize a small home effectively.  One of the best ways to thrive in a smaller-sized home is to establish a system to keep clutter and chaos from creeping in. Here are six ideas to help you make the most of your existing space, despite having minimal square footage. 1. Be Deliberate and Discerning 2. Think Double Duty  3. Hang It Up  4. Go High and Low  5. Hidden Storage is Your Friend  6. Get Creative  Every home has potential, regardless of its size, and having a function-first mentality goes a long way in making the most of a smaller home’s overall...

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Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake

Classic cinnamon rolls and white cake collide in this Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake. Three layers of fluffy cake are held together with a cinnamon sugar brown glaze and completely covered with creamy cinnamon frosting. It’s the ultimate cinnamon dessert recipe! I can never resist the aroma of a freshly baked cinnamon roll. This cake smells just like cinnamon buns while it’s baking. And it tastes even better. Think of the best birthday cake you’ve ever tasted. Now think of the best cinnamon roll you’ve ever had. One of the ones that’s oozing with buttery cinnamon sugar filling and absolutely dripping with creamy vanilla frosting. This cake tastes like both of those all at once–a cinnamon roll birthday cake, if you...

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10 things we’re loving from the Big W homewares range

This week’s instalment of ’10 things we’re loving’ involves a virtual trip down the homewares aisles at Big W. In line with other mass retailers, Big W has worked wonders with its homewares range of late – its offering just keeps getting better. Mirabella Ayla Ribbed Table Lamp – Gold: Featuring a retro, ribbed glass design and a round, metallic base, this piece is giving us strong vintage vibes. $35. K-D Alphabet Rug – Cream: Perfect for a child’s room, this bold rug will also help your little one practice the alphabet. $29 Florence Broadhurst Octagonal Lattice Cushion: Featuring a signature Florence Broadhurst print on one side, and a contrasting reverse, this is ideal for giving your outdoor area a...

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