I have been wanting to bake since we arrived home from NJ and Philly. I was so happy to see everyone was safe and sound after Hurricane Sandy. Baby Ray had surgery today and is on his way to recovery. Sweetest Baby Boy! Thank you for all of your prayers and kind …
Dessert
Our grandson was born last night. Our sixth grandchild, Baby Ray. The sun is bursting from behind the clouds and I am thinking of you Baby Ray! Since we are miles away from our family and were not able to be at his birth, I baked him a BIRTH CAKE. Happy Birthday, Baby Ray. We …
This Chocolate sheet cake is a one layer cake with a wonderful chocolate frosting. This really is The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake~ Ever! So chocolatey and rich! You will be hearing moans and groans from anyone who takes a bite! You can’t beat a slice of chocolate cake served with ice cream. If you love …
An Italian Dessert Treat! Frozen Mint Julep Granita for the Kentucky Derby!! My friend Hillary over at Baking Bad Food Blog is having a Virtual Kentucky Derby Party and invited me! When I think of the Kentucky Derby I think of big beautiful hats and plenty of Mint Julep’s. So I came up with a …
The Best Fudge Recipe! It’s easy and delicious! Makes great gifts! This month’s Crazy Cooking challenge is…….drum roll……you guessed it FUDGE!! Oh fudge! In case you aren’t familiar with the Crazy Cooking Challenge, you are supposed to use a recipe from another blogger, so I asked all my foodie friends for their favorite fudge recipe …
When I think of Christmas, I think of going to the Murphy’s home on Christmas day and eating Kris’ amazing shortbread cookies. They disappear very quickly so you have to act fast! They are absolutely my favorite cookie ever! I asked Kris for her recipe and she was so kind to share it with me. …
We drink a lot of smoothies year round. Hubs makes them for the kids in the am, great way to get them to eat breakfast. Great as an afternoon snack also. There are so many different recipes for smoothies. We use whatever fruit we have on hand, you can also use soy milk or rice …
When my BFF ( best friends forever, as the kids like to say!) surprised us all with a visit all the way from LA- LA- Land!! I was jumping for joy and planning all kinds of fun and festive things for us to do while she was here! First there was Guys and Dolls show …
Funfetti cake makes a gorgeous Christmas Cake! Sprinkle with powdered sugar makes it look like fresh snow has fallen on the cake! Merry Christmas! Easy Christmas Cake
In our home, when my children request a dessert, they are appointed to help in creating that dessert. Plus I get to spend quality time with my child and it makes it fun and easier! So, today’s requested dessert is Easy Maine Chocolate Moose (Mousse). You only need six ingredients to make this tasty treat. …
Because, it was 42 degrees this morning – in October- no way- yes way – I know, I was in shock too, especially after being in Boston this week with 75-degree weather! Because it was so cold I was holding my tea mug just to get my hands warm. Because it is fall and …
Banana Chocolate Nut BreadYou say Bananas- I say Bananas. Why is it? Sometimes the bananas get scarfed up, sometimes they are left to ripen. Well, today I had very ripe bananas, and on those days when there is a cool fall-ish summer breeze… I hear the sound of the Banana fairies giggling for …