May 2010

Edible Cupcake Picks

Friday, May 28, 2010

My family and I drive away from our current home in exactly three weeks from today. Wow. I haven’t shared where we’re going yet, but I have mentioned that it is overseas. I am stressed to the max about it, but incredibly excited because we are moving to the Virgin Islands for at least two ...

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Individual Apple Pies

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

A few months ago I had an urge to make individual apple pies. As I researched recipes and considered ideas, I often came across them being referred to as “hand pies”. Now, this has nothing to do with today’s post, but I just wanted to say that I can’t think of a worse name for ...

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Camping. Campfires. Camp food!

Monday, May 24, 2010

My boys and me, halfway up Cadillac Mountain, Maine I spent the last three days roughing it in Acadia National Park (Maine, US) with my boys (two legged and four legged alike). We had zero cell service (yikes!), minimal cold weather gear (oops!), but lots of good camping food (hooray!). Bar Harbor, Maine The lack ...

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Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Friday, May 21, 2010

My current favorite drink is raspberry lemonade. I love it sooo much! They serve an excellent one at Olive Garden, definitely try it sometime. I also have my own recipe that makes me very, very happy. I’ll be sharing it soon, but today is all about the cupcake! For these cupcakes, you need unsalted butter, ...

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My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie…for Now

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

I’m on an apparently never ending quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. I’m pretty picky about them… I can’t stand crunchy chocolate chip cookies (CCC), I want them to be chewy, but not soft. Soft is more a sugar cookie thing for me. They also have to have just the right amount of chocolate. I hate ...

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Pesto Rolls

Monday, May 17, 2010

These rolls are Delicious. With a capital ‘D.’ They are soft, fragrant, and so savory! I’m such a bread lover anyway, and dinner rolls are very high on my list, but these…these…are over the top! These are quite simple, considering they’re yeast rolls, and take very little time when you don’t consider the rise times. ...

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Kid-Friendly Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Friday, May 14, 2010

I have a confession to make. When I was a little girl, I was The Picky Eater. Actually, I’m still a little bit of a picky eater, but I’ve come very far in my quest to broaden my horizons. However, as the former Picky Eater, I’ve always found it a little easier to relate to ...

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Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

I just want to share something sweet and easy today. I love fresh muffins, but sometimes I feel like they are too complicated and time consuming to make at the last minute. Plus, I don’t always have the necessary ingredients (like blueberries). These easy apple cinnamon muffins are great for a last minute breakfast goody ...

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Butterscotch Rum Cake

Monday, May 10, 2010

For some reason, lately, I have been craving butterscotch. I love those little butterscotch chips from the baking aisle, but I never buy them because I’ll eat a whole bag before I ever bake anything with them. When I do pick some up, though, my favorite treat to make with them is butterscotch rum cake. ...

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For Momma Terri: PB & J All the Way

Friday, May 7, 2010

My mom is the strongest woman I know. Early on in her life, she devoted herself to caring for my father and providing for her family when things were exceptionally tough. My sisters and I have been incredibly fortunate to have been raised by someone with so much strength. She taught us how to be ...