Trucks at Work Birthday Cake
Another year, another birthday! My kids (and husband) spend a bit of time thinking about the type of birthday cake or dessert they want, and then we narrow it down…
Sour Cream Old-Fashioned Doughnuts
Last year instead of a birthday cake, Dave asked me to make doughnuts for his birthday dessert. Thankfully, he found a recipe that sounded like what doughnut should taste like…
Carrot-Ginger Dressing
I absolutely love the ginger dressing on salads you typically get at asian restaurants. We do not go out to asian restaurants as much anymore because of food allergies, and…
Planet Neptune Cake
As another birthday passes for our daughter, I realize this gem of a cake never made it out of my draft folder last year. I shared the one photo with…
Stollen: 2014
It's that time again! Time to make the Stollen (German Christmas bread). I love this bread, and it just gets better the longer it sits. It's great as is, as…
Leopard Print Cake : Surprise Inside
My oldest daughter's birthday was coming up and I grabbed a few books from the library looking for ideas and recipes. My daughter was immediately stuck on the surprise heart…
French Martinis for Days
Wow, it's been awhile since I last posted. Halloween, sickness, home improvement projects, and Thanksgiving I can't believe it's now December! The past few years, my cousin hosts a party…
Greek Salad: Thinking Outside the Bowl
The summer growing season is nearing its end in our garden. I keep trying to stretch the fresh greens and tomatoes, but I think it's "that time." Time to clear…
Pumpkin Muffins
I start to get that pumpkin itch soon as September hits, and the first few leaves start to fall from the tree. I am a total sucker for all things…
Grilled Vegetable Skewers
The other night we were talking about food, probably while eating food and we realized we have not had shish kabobs in like, forever. They're one of the perfect summer…