September 2011

Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes

Thursday, September 29, 2011

I’m all sentimental and mushy today. I’d say sorry, but I’m not, not really. It feels good, those days when it hits me that I am, in fact, a mom. As a step mom, there’s a lot of things I haven’t experienced, parenting-wise. I’ve never carried a child in my womb and given birth, or ...

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Homemade Honey Oat Bread

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Have you guys ever noticed how early morning comes? Seriously, I wouldn’t mind mornings quite so much, if they didn’t have to start so early. Here’s the thing, though. I’m actually quite a morning person. Once I’m awake, that’s it…I’m up for the day. And I’m mostly okay with that. Except that I love to ...

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Perfectly Pinterest: Chocolate Button Tree Cake

Friday, September 23, 2011

I’m gonna let you guys in on something: I’ve been in the States for the last few weeks. I know, shocking, right?! Okay, not really. Shocking, I mean. I am in the States. Not shocking because I’ve been babbling about Starbucks on Facebook and Twitter for the last couple of weeks, and you may remember ...

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Mini Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Pepita Streusel Topping

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

If you follow me on Facebook, you probably know that I’ve been running in the mornings. Usually. I mean, mostly. I run most mornings. It really just depends on whether it’s too hot. Or early. Or late. Or whether I’m tired, or hungry. Anyway. I usually go, but I’ve lost some of my oomph for ...

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Vanilla Peach Piecakes with Ginger Whipped Cream

Monday, September 19, 2011

It’s no secret that there has been a heated debate on the interwebs of late about whether or not pies will be overtaking cupcakes as the “It” of sweet treats and desserts. Personally, there hasn’t been much of a debate for me, because…well. I don’t really like pie. So. Yeah. Cupcakes, FTW! Actually, that’s not ...

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Gorp’nMore Cookies

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Do you guys like hiking? I always surprise people when I tell them how much I love hiking and camping. Like, for really real camping. In tents. Sleeping on the ground. Building campfires and cooking over them, hiking, reading, swimming, and nature watching for entertainment, not iPhone apps and handheld video games. You know…camping. I ...

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Cinnamon Caramel Apple “Pumpkins”

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

September is in full swing…the train has carried the kiddies off to Hogwarts, the nights are getting crisp and cool, and the leaves are even starting to change colors. Somewhere. Not in the Virgin islands, where it is hotter than hot. Granted, there’s still those less hot days when it’s just a hurricane outside instead. ...

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To Boldly Go Where No Cookie Has Gone Before…

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Did you know that 45 years ago, today, the very first episode of Star Trek aired on NBC? Did you know that it was cancelled after three seasons? Only to be become a cult classic in the 70′s? No wonder I like it. If I had been alive in the 60′s, I totally would have ...

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Chocolate Cinnamon Profiteroles with Toffee Sauce

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

OMIGOSH, you guys!! I got my Pottermore email! FINALLY! So. Um. Yeah. You understand if I just leave you guys with this amazingly delicious, you-need-to-have-it-like-now dessert, don’t you? So I can go play for a bit? I thought you would. You’re the best! Catch ya on the flip side! (And seriously. Make this. It’s Amazing. ...

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Cinnamon Chocolate Ice Cream

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to be nice to someone else’s kids? Not that I’m mean to my own kid, but it’s a lot easier to say no to him than it is to my nephews, for example. Why is that, do you think? Maybe because my boy is a teenager, ...