I have to admit that I’m pretty proud of this cake. I’ve been trying to experiment with the drip effect and haven’t quite managed it before this cake. Now I just need some more opportunities to practice so if you live near me and need a drip cake, just let me know! I made this … Continue reading
The highest praise I can give a recipe is that I will make it again. This one will be made over and over and over again! salad 16 ounces pasta 8 – 16 oz mozzarella pearls 1 1/2 – 3 cups halved grape tomatoes 1/4 – 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil dressing 1 cup olive … Continue reading
Sometimes I like to play around with recipes and find ways to make them a little more healthy and contain a little less calories. These had a great taste but a weird texture so I need to do a little more experimenting. I think it might have been the almond flour but I’m not positive. … Continue reading
Our neighbors are out of town so we are taking care of their chickens and their fish and their garden. They are way more on the ball and got their garden in early and so we are reaping the benefits in zucchini and yellow squash so this was on the menu last night. I’ve also … Continue reading
Second cake for Kenzie and Dane’s wedding. I think it is so adorable! Here’s a look at the top because it too is so adorable. Here’s the story behind this cake, Kenzie came over before her wedding and we planned her cake. It was to be a three layer chocolate cake with buttercream stripes. I … Continue reading
Latest wedding cake for my friend Kenzie and her new husband Dane. The cake is chocolate made from this recipe here. The frosting is buttercream from this recipe here. I highly recommend using the heavy whipping cream instead of the milk as the frosting tastes so much better. Congratulations to Kenzie and Dane, I’m so … Continue reading
I offered to make a treat for my friend Kenzie’s bridal shower and did not want to turn on the oven and warm up the house so opted for the waffle iron instead. I think they turned out really cute and also really delicious! 1 (or 2) batches of Sugar Cookie Waffles, found here 1 … Continue reading
I bought the hubs a Traeger Smoker and he made these amazing “baked” potatoes on it and I started thinking how tasty those would be in a potato salad so for 4th of July I decided to give it a whirl and it was delicious! 3/4 cups light mayonnaise 3/4 cup fat free sour cream … Continue reading
Courtney wanted Tres Leches for dessert for 4th of July so why not? This one is particularly good, I think because the cake is light and airy and therefore soaks up more of the three milk mixture. cake 5 eggs, whites and yolks separated 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon … Continue reading
This is a yummy and easy recipe for a summer dinner. 2 – 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 – 3 bell peppers, cored, seeded and slice (I used a red, an orange and a yellow) 1 red onion, thinly sliced salt and pepper 1 (16 oz) can pineapples tidbits, drained 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken … Continue reading
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