Sparkling Citrus Punch

Easy peasy lemon sueezy punch recipe! 52 oz cold Simply Lemonade 52 oz cold Simply Limeade 2 liter cold bottle of Sprite or 7Up sliced lemons and limes, seeded ice Combine all ingredients in punch bowl and party on! recipe from The Frugal Girls

Amish Friendship Muffins

My daughter Courtney and I hosted a bridal shower last night for our good friend Sam so I decided to make these muffins since she was going to be surrounded by friends at the shower.  They were delicious. muffins 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cups sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 2 … Continue reading

One Sweet Festival Review

My daughter Courtney and I went to the One Sweet Festival last week and had a great time.  I would like to have sampled every vendor there but both my wallet and my waistline prevented me from doing so.  Nevertheless, we did do some sampling so away we go! We started off with a free … Continue reading

Lemon Zucchini Cake

Zucchini season is almost over people, I think we’re going to make it!  I made this cake for my friend Kent who gave me air conditioning at work in the most improbable situation so I promised him cake.  Thanks Kent! cake 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup canola oil 3 eggs 1 tablespoon lemon zest … Continue reading

Death By Chocolate Zucchini Bread

But, on the upside, you would die happy and full of chocolate! 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chocolate chips 1  Preheat oven to 350.  … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies

If you follow my blog then you know that I have a thing for baking with zucchini.  My favorite zucchini recipe is this Blue Ribbon Zucchini Bread and after much research and taste testing, I have finally found my #2, this recipe right here.  It’s to die for and if you don’t tell anyone that … Continue reading

Italian Zucchini Bread

There is just no end to the ways to use zucchini which is lucky for me because my Jurassic Park zucchini plant likes to grow them big! 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 … Continue reading

Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Bread

We plated two zucchini plants in our garden and one died.  The surviving one looks like something that belongs in Jurassic Park, it’s massive and apparently trying to  make up for the loss of it’s companion because it’s producing these massive zucchinis that are really only fit for bread and baked goods so buckle up … Continue reading