Home Decor, Summer Centerpieces
With Memorial Day coming up and June just around the corner, Let’s kick off the summer season with a roundup of centerpiece ideas One of the best parts of summer is the produce Beautiful tomatoes, watermelons, fresh sweet corn… Piled on a pretty platter, they make an instant centerpiece! … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Sweet Home Alabama Butter Pecan Coffee Cake
This is one of those “Drop what you’re doing and make this now!” recipes Seriously It is worth every calorie… Oh, and it’s dangerously easy to make too! You might even have all the ingredients! First saute your pecans in butter and … Continue reading
Party Panache, Spring Bird’s Nest Cake
A little creative cake baking today When I wasn’t able to get the chocolate eggs I wanted for this bird’s nest cake I had to put my thinking cap on… A simple chocolate bundt cake With salted caramel drizzle 😋 … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Lemon Sunshine Cake 3 ways
One cake, 3 desserts! This Lemon Sunshine Cake will brighten any day! Make a traditional bundt cake or mini “bundtlettes” or cupcakes Or make parfaits! And, always the best part, It is very easy to make! Combine cake … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Welcome Spring
Trying to make the best of the situation and keeping things positive, I found some hopeful quotes and set a table to Welcome Spring! I hope I have brought you a few minutes of peace through the joy of … Continue reading
Party Panache, Rainbow Cupcakes
Our little leprechaun, CC, celebrated her St. Pat’s birthday early this year “Mom, would you please handle getting cupcakes for her party?” “Her theme is rainbow, and we’ll need probably 36…” “No problem” I replied… Well that was about 2 weeks ago, and I got busy … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Triple Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake
🎠Laissez les bon temps rouler! 🎠Happy Fat Tuesday! The last day of indulgences before the Christian season of Lent, a time when many choose to give up sweets and other treats… Let’s go all out and celebrate with a Triple Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake! This was actually HHjr’s birthday cake, he is not really … Continue reading
Party Panache, Asparagus Parmesan Aioli Fries
There are a lot of recipes floating around for “asparagus fries” I put my own twist on these by using mayonnaise in the wet batter Mix the Parmesan and bread crumbs for the dry batter Mix the mayonnaise with eggs for the wet … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Mardi Gras Table and Easy King Cake
Come on in and join the Mardi Gras celebration We always celebrate when there’s an occasion! There’s also a festive wreath on the inside of the door~ Why have just one wreath when you can have more! The table is set with festive glasses and … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Hearts and Flowers
Instead of traditional red roses for Valentine decor this week I opted for pink and white alstromeria Thinking about what vase or container to put them in, I got an idea… When I painted this cake dome, I painted every other heart upside … Continue reading
