Nothing says 4th of July Celebration better than having family together and feasting over homemade fresh peach cobbler and frozen custard. Peach cobbler and custard ice cream has been a tradition in my family for a very long time. The recipes have changed slightly, the family members have increased, but the celebrations remain the same. To […]
Desserts
4th of July Food Table Must-Haves
This post is promoted by Target. Decorating for each holiday is something I love to do, but let’s face it – not all holidays are equal when it comes to decorations. I have Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decor up for a month each, but the multitude of decorations is what can be astounding. For one […]
Flavored Whipped Cream Recipes
At a restaurant in Monterey this past week, I was reminded how much I love homemade whipped cream. It is so simple to make that it is a wonder more people don’t do it. The flavor and texture are mouthwatering alone, but the cool thing is you can play with it by creating different flavored […]
Orange Cranberry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce using Heritage Reserve Navel Oranges
Okay, I’m going to just put it out there – I’ve never been a big fan of fresh oranges. Don’t judge me! They just seem like there’s just too much effort to get to the orangey goodness. My parents have a nice navel orange tree, and they’re good oranges, just not great. My opinion is […]
Tips to Throw a Great St. Patrick’s Day Party
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The International Housewares Association. All opinions are 100% mine. As many of you have probably already noticed, I like to use any excuse to party and celebrate with my family. St. Patrick’s Day is one of those days where we don our finest greenery, […]
Lemon Meringue Pie
What is Pi Day all about? It is the day for eating as many pies as you can, right? That sounds like an ideal way to spend a day. Okay, not exactly, but it should/could be! What better way to celebrate mathematics than with a delicious Lemon Meringue Pie. 3/14 is Pi Day and I […]
“You Won’t Believe How Amazing” Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
These cookies…. Mmmmmmm! I don’t even think words can accurately describe how amazing these cookies are. They are firm and crispy on the outside and soft and chocolatey on the inside. They are amazing warm, straight out of the oven but taste even better (if that is possible) the next day. I had people over […]
Low Budget Minnie Mouse Themed Party
I am all about making up any excuse to have a party. It doesn’t have to be a big holiday or birthday for me to whip up a yummy treat, play games, or even decorate and invite guests over for some fun. Because it had been a whole week since our last party, in honor […]
Hot Chocolate Popcorn for a Family Movie Night with The Boxtrolls
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Universal Pictures, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BoxtrollsFamilyNite http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” I have come to cherish and appreciate family movie nights. Now that my kids are gone every other weekend, to their dad’s house, it seems like […]
GingerDoodle or Snickersnap Cookies – you decide! The perfect marriage.
Marriage has been on my mind lately – understandably, since we just had a wedding in the family. As I contemplate the blending of these two wonderful people and the uniting with the children, I’ve pondered how it is that two vastly different individuals can come together and build a beautiful relationship – combining all […]