I always said I wouldn’t buy plastic plates for my kids, but after all the broken plates…well, I have reconsidered. I picked up two of these darling melamine divided plates from Target last week. They were $2.99 a piece and my kids love them. My daughter likes that her foods are separate–she tells me where […]
Washing Dishes (From an expert)
I consider myself to be an expert at dish washing. I have lived without a dishwasher for 6 years. Now, I’m not saying I wouldn’t love to have a dishwasher–because I would. I WOULD LOVE ONE. (And have my eye on a few….another post for another day…) I figure it would save me on average […]
Caramel Topped Flan
Caramel Topped Flan Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan Ingredients: For the Caramel: 1/3 cup sugar3 tbsp watersquirt of fresh lemon juice For the Flan: 1-1/2 cups heavy cream1-1/4 cups whole milk3 large eggs2 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1 tsp pure vanilla extract Instructions: Center a rack in the oven and preheat […]
Happy Pecan and International Waffle Day!
Looks like I was a day early to celebrate Pecan Day! But, it’s not too late for International Waffle Day! I think I know what’s for lunch— Who am I kidding? Do I really need an excuse to eat waffles for lunch? (Waffles shown bathed in a delicious Buttered Cider Sauce.)
How To Make Candied Nuts
One of the number one questions I get from friends is how to make candied nuts for salads. I confess that candied nuts are one of the reasons I am the salad lover I am. The sweet, salty crunch of candied nuts is irresistible nestled among leafy greens, and coupled with cheese, fruit, and veggies. Mmm… […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
A new version of my Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake made with a doctored cake mix and filled with a delicious, easy-to-make peanut butter mousse, and frosted with rich fudge icing. I can never quite decide how I want to make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake. As there are no written laws, it make baking all […]
Coconut Cake with Passion Fruit Curd and Passion Fruit Meringue Buttercream
Please allow me to introduce my 27th birthday cake–The Coconut Passion Fruit Cake. It is one of my best creations yet, if I do say so myself… Please note that this makes a lot of cake! The recipe can be halved and baked in two 8″ by 2″ round cake pans. Coconut Cake with Passion […]
Gifts $10-30
Maybe you want to spend a little more money than $10 on a gift. Here’s a few more ideas– (Sorry, but it’s gonna be a lot of Anthropologie stuff again. I just love that place!) Vintage Spice Tins, $14.95 at Victorian Trading Co. Any of the pot holders from Anthropologie (shown in Farm Fresh) Botanical […]
Gifts Ideas Under $10
I like small gifts under $10. They are a great way to say Thank You or Happy Birthday, and make great gifts to take as housewarming or hostess gifts. Or even just as a token of friendship. Small gifts for the kitchen are my favorite kind. Kitchen Hand Soap is fabulous. I like this Kitchen […]
Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream
One of my very favorite store bought ice cream flavors is Tin Roof Sundae. I love to mine out the chocolate covered peanuts. For quite awhile I have been wanting to recreate it at home. And over the weekend, I did. Also, I thought– “This would be a really great ice cream to give someone […]
