Springtime flavors

First of all, thank you again Blog Better Boston for choosing me, along with four other talented bloggers, for the Boston Strong roundup. They're featuring my Boston Strong Chocolate Protein Energy Bars. I love how the other bloggers paid tribute to the city of Boston and the marathon- please check them out here: 

I mentioned making these cupcakes when I was feeling negligent in my Pinterest duties- just pinning like crazy but not doing anything with the pins. Well finally one of them can be crossed off the list!

                                        

Lemon and raspberry just feel right for Spring. They evoke a clean and simple taste that when paired together... dynamite! And the cream cheese frosting is perfect at pairing down any over-the-top zest-iness that this dynamic duo can often create.

Blog Better Boston feature & Almond Rocca

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Now on to the goodies:

Almond Rocca is something my mom has been making since I was little; it’s one of the many baking Holiday traditions that we had at my house. I don’t know where this recipe originated but it’s so good. I’ll admit, the unsalted saltines are an odd choice but they help create a great crunch. Also, most people have no idea that there’s a cracker involved because the brown sugar/butter combo just melts into the cracker and enrobe it with deliciousness. 

Last year I made these and happened to have homemade vanilla ice cream in the freezer. I got a little crazy and broke up some of these on top of the ice cream and it was dangerously good- it might have to be a repeat this year.

I love these frozen. They keep marvelously and you can just pull some out when you’re having friends drop by. Or maybe you need a last-minute hostess gift or neighborly present. Just drop a few squares in a cellophane bag, tie a ribbon, attach a note and insta-gift!

(recipe to follow)