Fearless Friday, Elephants and Painted Jars
Do not be fearless if you are in the path of Hurricane Irma, please stay safe! We are watching closely, feeling very lucky to not be in the path this time. Thank you all for your concern and kind comments. Prayers to all… Football season kicked off last weekend 🏈 🐘 ❤️ … Continue reading
Party Panche, Tiramisu Bundt Cake with Kahlua Caramel
At first glance this cake might look complicated… But it’s really a piece of cake 😂 The cake is made from a Fudge Marble cake mix, and enhanced with strong coffee, Kahlua, milk, butter and 4 eggs Follow the instructions on the mix box for making the chocolate swirl, adding the … Continue reading
The Organized Life, Tropical Summer Finale
Prayers, Prayers and Prayers to all in harm’s way this week… We will be experiencing lots of rain from hovering Hurricane Harvey and hope the sun will be back shining for Labor Day weekend My family will be arriving for the long holiday weekend and we will be celebrating the holiday with a Tropical … Continue reading
Party Panache, Coconut Pineapple Faux Créme Brûlèe
I am really excited to share this today I can’t wait to find out what you think! This oh so tempting creamy dessert with a caramelized burnt sugar topping Garnished with fresh pineapple and coconut flakes Is actually… Wait for it… … Continue reading
Tablescapes, The Sun is So Bright, I’ve Gotta Wear Shades
We have had a crazy summer in Alabama, tons of rain and then bright sunshine, We head to the porch when the weather is fine And when the sun is out, it’s hot and bright, Much to this pineapple’s delight! Have you heard the song, “The Future’s … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Parfaits
This is an overspill from the July Paint Bucket, and a berry dessert you will want to try while summer is still full of fresh berries It is a strawberry version of the Key Lime Cheesecake Jars, but uses a homemade Strawberry filling layer instead of lime curd Making the fresh strawberry sauce … Continue reading
Party Panache, Boozy Bushwacker Ice Cream
Bushwackers are a cocktail craze along the Gulf Coast, with all the restaurants claiming theirs are the best Last summer I made Bushwacker Pies for Father’s Day and they were a big hit I decided to try an ice cream version, in a jar, for a handy dessert/nightcap … Continue reading
Creations, Baby Shower Basket Centerpiece
“hey Mom, do you have any ideas for a cute centerpiece for J’s baby dinner?” DD asked hmmmm… “Maybe something with a pretty bottle of rosé, she would love that for celebrating after the baby’s born…” she suggested “Where is the party?” I asked “At a Mexican restaurant, so it needs to be pretty casual, … Continue reading
Party Panache, Salty Caramel Crème Brûlée
HHjr gave me a kitchen torch for Mother’s Day Yep, the same guy who gave me a giant metal rusty fish and a weathered buoy rope for my birthday… *Sigh* such a smart guy, he knows his Mom… So when life hands you a culinary torch, you make … Continue reading
Party Panache, Triple Chocolate USA Bundt Cake
While most people were making everything berry for the 4th I decided to make a good old fashioned chocolate cake Sheer decadence Devil’s Food cake mix, buttermilk, sour cream, chocolate pudding, butter, eggs, chocolate chips… Where is the fainting couch 😵 🛋 Chocolate chips are stirred into the … Continue reading
