Cafe Mocha Cupcakes & happy cassi day
Today, Princess Cassi turns 19 years old!!! She is currently in Venice, Italy sailing around on a private boat…what a life! The rotary sponsors several trips throughout the year. This trip is to...
View ArticleBlue Kamikaze Cocktail Cake & happy cassi day 2
I sure you have all been sitting on the edge of your seats just waiting to see what happened during Cassi’s Big Birthday Adventure in Croatia and Venice. I will let the photos that were posted on...
View ArticleLimoncello Cocktail Cake & happy alex day
It is hard to believe that I have a son that turned 22 years old today!!! Where does the time go…..It just seems to fly by….. You all know by now that I have been keeping up with Cassi in Europe...
View ArticleWatermelon Margarita Cocktail Cake(s) & spiked! recipe challenge: tequila
Tequila! That seemed like such a simple ingredient when it was announced, but them I could not decide what to make. I wanted something unique, and over the top, and then I started over thinking it!...
View ArticleTurtle Sourdough Brownies: Sourdough Surprises
I have found a new challenge…sourdough starter used to bake something other than sourdough bread! Crazy right? There is a group dedicated to using sourdough starter in all new, creative ways. Where...
View ArticleChunky Monkey Cookies & another one bites the dust
That’s right, the latest storm has taken out my pear tree:( Then bugs and last year’s drought killed my birch tree! I now understand why Iowans do not plant trees in their yards….. there isn’t really...
View ArticleApple Crisp & what month is it
Apple Crisp may seem like a strange recipe to post on the third day of June, but I have my reasons. While most of the country is melting in the oppressive heat, we are experiencing Fall like...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies & a virtual birthday party
What is a virtual birthday party you ask, why let me explain….. Meghan blogs over at The Tasty Fork and today is her birthday!!! All of her blogging friends are getting together to throw her a...
View ArticleFrench Toast Sourdough Crepes with Maple Cream and Candied Bacon
Do I have a dessert for you…..French Toast Sourdough Crepes with Maple Cream and Candied Bacon! Oh ya baby! Even better, they are made with coconut milk…..so they’re lactose-free! This month’s...
View ArticleCreme Brulee & cooking with astrology
The moment that you have all been waiting for, has finally arrived! I wish to present to you…..dairy-free Creme Brulee!!! Let’s all pause for a moment….. Okay, for those of you who are not lactose...
View ArticleOrange Boozy Brownies & better than sex bars
Yes, you read that correctly….better than sex bars! What does that have to do with Orange Boozy Brownies? Okay here’s the story….. Back when I was 11 years old, a friend of mine gave me a recipe for...
View ArticleChocolate Cream Pie & pie in july
You are going to love me…..this Chocolate Cream Pie is so good! Seriously, this is my all time favorite chocolate cream pie recipe that I got from a friend 27 years ago! That’s right, 27 years ago my...
View ArticleBlonde Fatale Pop Tarts & spiked!recipe challenge
It’s that time again….it’s time for Spiked!Recipe Challenge “Beer”. My entry into this fun challenge is these yummy Blonde Fatale Pop Tarts! That’s right….. I just used pop tarts and beer in the same...
View ArticleHoney and Lemon Tart & cooking with astrology
The long awaited Honey and Lemon Tart has finally made it’s way to the blog…..Phew! In fact I think I may have called it several different names over the past week….. I am so sorry for any confusion...
View ArticlePapaya Mango Parfait & cooking with astrology
Cooking with Astrology “Leo” is coming to a close with this delicious Papaya Mango Parfait. It was inspired by the sunshine colors of papayas and mangoes, and…..continued the Greek theme with thick,...
View ArticleBaklava Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls & sourdough surprises
Can you tell that I like challenges? This is my second challenge recipe this week, but this one does not include alcohol. These are my Baklava Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls for the Sourdough Surprises...
View ArticleDeath by Chocolate Trifle & recipe redux
I have never made anything quite like this Death by Chocolate Trifle before! It is so rich, and creamy, and insanely chocolaty that you need to wash it down with a tall glass of milk! As you probably...
View ArticlePeaches and Cream Napoleons & dessert challenge
I have found a new monthly challenge. It is the Behind the Curtain Dessert Challenge organized by Sheryl “aka” Lady Behind the Curtain. This month is Peaches n’ Cream so I have created Peaches and...
View ArticleApple-Berry Crumble with Irish Whiskey Cream & cooking with astrology
The dessert for our Cooking with Astrology “Virgo” meal is a delicious Apple-Berry Crumble with Irish Whiskey Cream…..it was amazing! Cassi liked it so much that she served it to all of her friends...
View ArticlePeppermint Mocha Cocktail Cake & Happy Birthday Carrie
I am sure by now that most of you know Carrie from Frugal Foodie Mama, I talk about her all the time Well it is her birthday on Sunday, and we are throwing her a week long birthday party! My...
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