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Inside out chocolate covered strawberries.

January 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

I love chocolate covered strawberries.  To look at.  I like the notion of them, in that they’re beautiful on a plate, and that they seem decadent and special.  However, to eat them is a bit difficult.  They are kind of messy… you take a bite, the chocolate cracks, drops everywhere and makes a mess.  Or […]

Filed Under: Desserts, recipes, Valentine's Day

Heirloom Pumpkin Bread from Bombshell Bling.

September 20, 2013 3 Comments

I love pumpkin anything.  Particularly when the pumpkin something is a baked treat of some kind. (Does anyone else think it’s particularly unfortunate that the season for warm, delicious baked treats is also the season for holiday parties and dresses…?  So hard to find a balance to eat all of the goodness but still fit […]

Filed Under: baking, Breakfast, Desserts, recipes

3 ingredient Pumpkin Cinnamon Cupcakes from Mom Endeavors.

September 11, 2013 1 Comment

OK.  I love cinnamon.  I love pumpkin.  You know what I love most of all?  Easy.  Don’t these Pumpkin Cinnamon Cupcakes from Mom Endeavors look decadent?  Yep!  You know what else? There are only three ingredients! Click HERE for the reeeeediculously easy recipe!  You can also find Mom Endeavors on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and […]

Filed Under: dessert, Desserts, recipes, Uncategorized

Make amazing Cadillac Margarita Ice Cream (without an Ice Cream maker.)

September 3, 2013 5 Comments

I have a fabulous dessert to share with you…  Cadillac Margarita Ice Cream.  It is easy and delicious, and the best part?  You don’t need an ice cream maker. adapted from Nigella Lawson Cadillac Margarita Ice Cream 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (I used a combination of regular, key and Mexican limes) 2 Tbsp tequila […]

Filed Under: dessert, Desserts, recipes

Fall Treat Bites: Chocolate, Pretzels and Reese’s Pieces. (Yes, please!)

September 2, 2013 Leave a Comment

Are you having a fabulous Labor Day holiday?  It sort of signals the end of summer and the coming of fall, doesn’t it?  That includes time for Fall Food and Treats. I came across these delicious little Fall Treat Bites on Reasons To Skip The Housework.  Chocolate, pretzels and Reese’s Pieces all in one yummy […]

Filed Under: Autumn, dessert, Desserts, Fall, Halloween, recipes

Mexican inspired bunco dinner.

August 16, 2013 5 Comments

I am in a bunco group, and tonight is my turn to host the group.  Last year I did a whole week a where I shared several projects, as well as the dinner that I served.  It was Italian inspired. This year?  Mexican food, baby! Here’s what’s for dinner tonight:   Chips & Homemade Salsa […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Desserts, Main Dish, recipes, Round-Ups, Side Dish

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles

July 26, 2013 1 Comment

OK, so during the fall and winter, when you have over-ripe bananas, you make banana bread or muffins or something, right…?  But what do you do with them in the summer?  Make popsicles, of course!  Chocolate-Peanut Butter and Banana Popsicles, to be specific. These were super easy and fast too!  In fact, it took longer […]

Filed Under: dessert, Desserts, recipes

The Ultimate Backyard BBQ! Great ideas for food, drinks and fun!

July 25, 2013 1 Comment

When you think of summer, do you almost automatically thing BBQ? Me too! I’ve gotten together with some of my favorite blogger friends to put together a round up of all sorts of great food, drinks and fun ideas to get your BBQ on!   Favors and Printables: Mason Jar BBQ Party Favors BBQ Picnic […]

Filed Under: 4th of July, Appetizers, Desserts, Main Dish, party, recipes, Round-Ups, Side Dish

Watermelon Cupcakes with Watermelon-Buttercream Frosting from The NY Melrose Family.

July 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

Are you hungry..?  You will be after you see these gorgeous cupcakes from Jenny at The NY Melrose Family. Summer is in full swing here at The NY Melrose Family and we love taking advantage of Summer fruits. One of my toddler’s favorite fruits is watermelon. She’d eat an entire watermelon if I let her. […]

Filed Under: dessert, Desserts, recipes

Roasted Starbursts around the campfire? What…?

June 25, 2013 6 Comments

We just got back from our annual camping trip at our favorite place in the world…   One of the things we do there?  Roast Starburst candies. I know it sounds super strange.  I first heard about it from my friend, Xazmin a few years ago.  She said they were wonderful and I didn’t believe […]

Filed Under: camping, Desserts, recipes, Uncategorized

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