May 2012

Bacon-Hazelnut Buttermilk Cupcakes

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

I did something last week that I swore to myself I would never do. Ever. I’m just gonna come out and say it… I…*ahem* I… Iputbaconinacupcake. There. I said it. Are you happy? I put bacon in a cupcake. What? I did. Shut up. The whole thing just felt wrong. I know there are a ...

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Memorial Day Meringue Candy Cups

Friday, May 25, 2012

Oh my gosh, you guys. I am so lazy right now. Seriously. I mean, take this post, for example. It was supposed to go up two hours ago, and here I sit, just now typing it at a quarter past eleven in the morning. Plus, I mean, just in case you didn’t notice, it’s the ...

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Perfectly Pinterest: May Flowers Crafts and SprinkleBakes Winner

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

I’m pretty sure it’s the new house in a new location, and the lack of having the company of the Hubster, and pretty much anyone else that I know, but lately, all I want to do is craft. Mostly, they’re homey crafts, but I’ve also been in an accessory crafting mood. If you follow me ...

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Mini Grasshopper Pies and SprinkleBakes Book Giveaway!! [UPDATED]

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The winner is comment #156!! Congratulations to Erica!! I got a beautiful new cookbook a couple of weeks ago. It’s filled with the most delightful works of food art around, and it tells you how to make them yourself. SprinkleBakes: Dessert Recipes to Inspire Your Inner Artist, by my dear friend, and fellow blogger, Heather ...

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Elegant and Easy Mother’s Day Cookies

Friday, May 11, 2012

On Wednesday, I got a little “express” shipment of some of our household goods. Primarily the shipment contained kitchen gear. It more or less had our entire kitchen contained in it. I’m sure you can imagine my excitement, I’m not sure if I can describe to you the feeling of being reunited with the stuff ...

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Sweet and Simple Mother’s Day Cupcakes

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

I’ve told you before, I was The Picky Eater in my family. My poor mother. I mean, according to the Hubster, I still am. But whatever. Just because he’ll eat anything except for black olives and liver, he gets to be all, “You should really try this, I know you’ll love it.” Hmpf. Anyway. I ...

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Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You Push-Up Pops

Friday, May 4, 2012

Did you know that today is Star Wars Day? You know, because it’s…May the fourth. I love it. I love, love, love it. Every year, it just cracks me up. All day long. And I’m totally that weirdo that walks around saying to everyone she sees that day, “May the fourth be with you!” Shockingly, ...

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Chocolate and Biscoff Spread Candies, Cookies, and Treats

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

You’re gonna want to hear about these treats. Really. You’re also gonna want to make sure you have the ingredients on hand, because holy yum. The day I made these was an excellent, excellent day in my kitchen. Most excellent. But first, I have a certain prize to giveaway, so without further ado… Congratulations to… ...