I’ve been complaining a lot about the weather lately. I mean, do you blame me? Snow in May? That’s a bunch of craziness! I’m so ready for spring like weather… flip flops, warm sunshine, outdoor patio playing, chalk drawing, driving with the windows down and music blaring… all of that. Having my heater on [...]
Category Archives: Dessert
Fun S’Mores Fondue Bites – No Fondue Pot Required
I’m honored to be a part of the 2013 Kraft Tastemaker Community, where I am teaming up with Kraft Foods to bring you family friendly recipes using common ingredients found in your pantry! I absolutely love this time of year… the countdown to school being out is on (13 days left for us!) [...]
Celebrate with Tie-Dyed Funfetti Cupcakes {Giveaway}
I’m helping Pillsbury Funfetti mix & frostings celebrate their 25th birthday with some celebration tips of my own! The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Patsy! Thanks to all who entered. When was the last time you had a celebration just to celebrate? Not for a birthday or anniversary or anything, but just because? Right now, with the [...]
5 Minute Chocolate Cinnamon Mug Cake
How would you like the taste of Starbucks Chocolate Cinnamon Loaf in your hot little hands but at home in 5 minutes?
Steamy Kitchen: Healthy Asian Recipes {Recipe: Mango Brûlée}
I hope you all enjoyed my post about Jennifer Perillo’s new cookbook, Homemade with Love. I’m back today, sharing a cookbook by another friend: Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites by Jaden Hair. I’m sure you all know Jaden from her blog, Steamy Kitchen, and if you follow blogs at all you’ve probably seen mentions of [...]
Cheesecake Minis with Strawberry Balsamic Mint Topping
I’ve had a love affair with cheesecake practically my whole life, but, would you believe this is my first time ever making cheesecake? It is my absolute favorite dessert, hands down, but for some reason I’ve always left the cheesecake making up to everyone else. I should have known that once I actually made cheesecake [...]
Easter Bites {Recipe: Blueberry Mousse Filled Mini Fillo Shells}
I always like to think of Easter as our official start of spring, but I also remember that each year, I become the biggest sucker around and buy my girls beautiful Easter dresses. You know the ones… the sleeveless dresses, bathed in beautiful pastel colors, created with light and breezy fabric. In my typical ways, [...]
Simple Treats {Skittles Marshmallow Pops}
I did something ahead of time for a holiday. Can you believe it? I’m feeling rather on the ball right now. I signed up to bring treats to Leah’s Valentine’s Day party at her preschool. I don’t usually do that… I typically leave treat bringing up to the more creative, “pinteresting” moms, but I figured [...]
Food Styling Challenge {White Chocolate Confetti Cake}
Cake decorating is not my forte, at all. You might remember that when I took a cake decorating class through Wilton several years ago, I made roses that looked like cabbage heads. My skills are quite comical. Well, my daughter, Kelly, is currently taking a cake decorating class for 4-H. She seems to be a [...]
The Gift of Time {Recipe: Girl Scout Cookie Fudge}
This post is for all the moms across the country who have drawers, cabinets and freezers full of Girl Scout Cookies. Yes, you love Girl Scout Cookies, but that isn’t why you have a zillion and one boxes of them filling up your house. It is possibly because you received reminder email after reminder email [...]
