Hi, this is Kara, and I'm excited to share a yummy treat with you today! Cookies are one of my favorite treats

Rich and fudgy brownies covered in a chocolate buttercream frosting!

Lemon is the yummiest, who's with me?? I had a hankering this week for something lemon (surprise, surprise), a

The weather has been absolutely incredible this week. My windows have been thrown open, chores have been set a

I'm delighted to announce that Kara, from Creations by Kara, is the newest Simply Kierste contributor! I'm so

Melt the chocolate chips in a microwaveable glass bowl--about 1 minute, stir, then 10 second intervals until y

My kids were clamoring for oatmeal cookies this week, and when they do, I usually make Oatmeal Scotchies.  Wh

Have you tried the new Lemon Oreos?  Oh my goodness, they are SO yummy! I'm just slightly obsessed with all t

If you read my post on Friday, you'll know that I adore mint and chocolate together.  L.O.V.E. it.  Like I w

A delightfully minty green Shamrock Float is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Oh my goodness,

Classic Oatmeal Scotchies are so delicious, and one my family's favorite cookies.  The hearty oats combined w

We live in upstate New York, and it's been a very cold and snowy winter.  With all the frigid temps and snow

The definitely of hitting the jackpot when you're a mom?  When every single one of you kids AND your husband

The Patriotic Popcorn Lollipops that I made for the 4th of July were such a hit,  I decided I just had to mak

After a really warm week last week (like REALLY warm...as in the warmest December in 125 years), the cold is b

I bought my first punch bowl very early on in life.  As a piano teacher, I felt it quite necessary to have pu

We are such a hot chocolate family! I don't think many days pass through the holiday and winter season where m

 You guys.  Do you want to experience a little bit of heaven?  You must try this decadent Caramel Pecan Sa

It's the 10th of the month...another fun blog hop today, with a SNOW theme!  When I was growing up, every Chr

One of my husband's most favorite desserts is Apple Crisp. So, as the very good wife that I am, I spent years

It’s the 10th of the month which means another fabulous themed roundup from this talented bunch of bloggers!

One of our favorite treats to make at Christmastime is Rolo Pretzel Treats. They are brilliantly quick and eas

Whether you live where it's cold or hot, fall arrives and soups and stews become irresistible.  One of our fa

Who loves fall?  ME!!!!! It's always been my favorite, and  seriously can't wait for the fall here in upstat

Because I am your friend, I'm going to share with you the most divine way to dress up your pancakes possible.

There is one meal that all of my kids love and eat, every.single.time. It's an Easy Alfredo Sauce that's not

Have a busy day? You simply cannot beat a yummy crockpot meal.  I'm all about fast, easy, and forget about it

Citrus is the epitome of summer, and I love it in all forms. These Glazed Lime Bars are thick and rich and bu

Raspberry Pretzel Bars are one of my favorite things on earth. How can you beat a buttery, pretzel-y crust, s

I'm pretty much obsessed with anything lemon.  All I have to do is see the word "lemon", and I totally want t

I am seriously obsessed with frosted sugar cookies. And let's face it...the whole purpose for the cookie is a

We are such a cookie family, and we usually make them once a week (okay, sometimes twice). These Peanut Butte

These yummy Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars have been around for years, but they never get old.  They have a rich, b

I'm kind of obsessed with all things lemon.  I love it all year long, but springtime comes around, and I real

We are a cookie-loving family, and we love lots of different mix-ins.  This week I bought a bag of Easter M&a

A few years ago I was with a group of friends for the Super Bowl, and we all brought a yummy treat or appetize