Pumpkin Banana Bread

Who says pumpkins and bananas can't be friends?  I always hear about them being in separate breads but never together. And why not?  I have no idea!

Comba-nana Bread

Finally! I found some bananas! Seriously, I didn't realize how rare those things are out here. I was walking to the Dining Facility with my girl, Julie and a dude walks out carrying 2 bananas. I admit, I squealed with joy a bit. As soon as I walked in, I grabbed a to-go box, skipped past all the bacon and eggs and staked my claim on 5 bananas. Those five bananas were turned into this little creation.

High Hopes Chocolate Cake

Hooray! It's the first (actual) entry into the Combat Baking portion of my blog. The other entry was actually an explanation of this portion. I finally got to bake something, and believe me, it was long overdue. The first baked goodie for this deployment? Something I have aptly dubbed "High Hopes Chocolate Cake" both for the fact that I had to make so many substitutions on a regular recipe and that I baked the final result in an airplane high over Afghanistan. (How freaking cool is that?)

Biscuits

Okay, so its been awhile since I've posted on here. I have been super busy getting ready for my trip to the desert. Last night, we went to my sister, Rachael's house for what I think you would call a house-warming party and sometime during the night, my husband told me he wanted biscuits and gravy for breakfast in the morning. Apparently that's his hint for, "Make me some biscuits, woman!"... also it means he's doing the dishes.

Cinnamon Rolls

Today is my oldest's first day of Kindergarten. Man, time flies. It seems just like yesterday when a 19-year old version of me was looking at this tiny baby wondering how I, of all people, will be able to take care of this beautiful little boy. Five years later, I still look at him with no clue. I'm pretty sure I'm just as excited/nervous for him to start school as he is, if not more. I'm so excited for this momentous occasion that I decided it would only be right to make a special treat for breakfast. Enter homemade cinnamon rolls. Am I not the best mom ever?

Blueberry Oat Bars

Sometimes when I'm feeling like spoiling myself, I stop by Starbucks for a little pick-me-up. Lately, I've been feeling the Caramel Lattes. If I'm feeling really brave, I'll check out the goodies behind the glass. My favorite? Blueberry Oat Bars. The last time I devoured one of these, I vowed to myself I would make some. This isn't the exact recipe from Starbucks but man do they taste just as delicious!

Salt River Bars

So, because it's over a hundred degrees every day here, (and no, I'm not exaggerating, for those of you who live in the cooler climates)  I decided to go no-bake today. I also wanted to whip up something quickly before I headed to the gym. Not to mention it uses the combination of salty-sweet and who doesn't love that? Besides communists.

Chocolate Cookie Dough Minicakes

Okay so you're probably thinking one of two things. Either, "Oh, my god, that looks AMAZING!" or "Won't that make me sick?" And here is my answer to both questions: Yes, it is amazing but no, the cookie dough has no egg in it so no worries about salmonella poisoning. (Yay!)
 In fact, the chocolate cake is egg-less as well (I know crazy right?!) so if you're itching to bake something and just happen to be out of eggs, this is a great recipe to try!