I am on such a blueberry kick, yes this happens in August, I buy quarts of fresh Maine Blueberries from my local farmer. I love this, there is a box where you place the money that you are paying for the fresh produce, it's based on the honesty Continue Reading
Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls
YumThere always seems to be at least a little bit of leftover crust when you make a pie. This recipe puts those leftover scraps to use! These are great for the family to snack on before the pie is served. My mom always makes these when she bakes a pie Continue Reading
Easy Crumb Cake
YumWhere has the summer gone? It was winter forever and then a crazy spring of rain, then a really hot summer, now August with the perfect Maine summer days that you don't want to end. I just want those lazy summer days never to end. Continue Reading
Best Macaroni and Cheese
YumWe eat a LOT of Mac and cheese, no seriously, a lot. I usually double the recipe because there are always a lot of kids at my house and everyone loves a bowl of mac and cheese and they always go back for a second helping. This recipe comes from The Continue Reading
Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes & Video
YumThe Best side dish for a weeknight or weekend supper. Garlic Parmesan Crusted Potatoes disappear quickly! Continue Reading
Zucchini Fritters
YumDo you remember when hubs purchased 50 pounds of potatoes? Well, if you don't, it's okay, welcome to my Carbohydrate Dream World!! Today I am not using potatoes, no, I am using zucchini to make this wonderful side dish called Zucchini Fritter, or Continue Reading
Zucchini Bread
YumI have been making this recipe from my Mom's recipes since I can remember. As the bread is baking, memories come flooding back from childhood, skating up and down the driveway, picking avocados from our tree. Always have loads of zucchini and Continue Reading
Lemon Lavender Bars
YumWriting is very personal, too personal. I have not wanted to talk about what has been going on because I just start crying. I can't write when I am crying, but the ink will not be ruined.My Grandma Frances died last Sunday. I got the call from my Continue Reading
Coffee Crumb Cake Muffins
YumCoffee Crumb Cake MuffinsWhat better way to start your day, than with these incredibly moist and delicious Coffee Crumb Cake Muffins!Brown Butter. Yes, you read that correctly. BROWN BUTTER! Continue Reading
The Best Carrot Cake & Video
YumThis is the BEST Carrot Cake! An incredibly moist carrot cake recipe with an ultra-creamy cream cheese frosting! Check out my YOUTUBE Video! Make sure to follow me on YOUTUBE and not miss my newest videos! If you are like me and a fan of carrot Continue Reading
Apple Pie
YumI 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! Continue Reading
Best Chocolate Sheet Cake & Video
YumThis 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 Continue Reading
Blueberry Skillet Cake
YumI am so lucky to be living in the land of bountiful wild blueberries. I decided to make a cake that is very similar to the very popular Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Instead of pineapple, I used Blueberries. This is a very simple Continue Reading
Mint Julep Granita for the Kentucky Derby
YumAn 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 Continue Reading
Chocolate Banana Birthday Cake
YumThis is a very special birthday cake for a very special girl who turned 18 years old. It's not every day that you turn 18 years old, so you need to have a very special cake. Most kids that I know request chocolate as the main ingredient in cookies Continue Reading
FAST FRIENDLY FUDGE
YumThe 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 Continue Reading
Easy Shortbread Cookies
YumWhen 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 Continue Reading
Easy Maine Chocolate Moose ( Mousse)
YumIn 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). Continue Reading
Easy Cinnamon Pumpkin Cake Muffins & VIDEO
YumBecause, 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 Continue Reading
