Stollen: 2014
It's that time again! Time to make the Stollen (German Christmas bread). I love this bread, and it just gets better the longer it sits. It's great as is, as…
Leopard Print Cake : Surprise Inside
My oldest daughter's birthday was coming up and I grabbed a few books from the library looking for ideas and recipes. My daughter was immediately stuck on the surprise heart…
Chocolate and Butterscotch Leopard spots
I had some fun making these for a leopard cake! I was going to use butter cream to make the spots directly on the cake, but I thought some chocolate…
French Martinis for Days
Wow, it's been awhile since I last posted. Halloween, sickness, home improvement projects, and Thanksgiving I can't believe it's now December! The past few years, my cousin hosts a party…
DIY Supergirl Costume
Every year I go into Halloween with the mindset I'll let the kids go buy a costume at the store, or that I'll finally snag a non-pink superhero costume for…
Welcome to the Raveyard: Spooky Music Inspirations
I love music, nearly every type of music and when October and Halloween roll around these are some of my favorite jams. Turn the graveyard into a raveyard! Deadmau5…
Growing Parsnips
Each year we try to mix things up in the garden and try something new, and this year it was parsnip. We selected the parsnip because if you have ever…
Greek Salad: Thinking Outside the Bowl
The summer growing season is nearing its end in our garden. I keep trying to stretch the fresh greens and tomatoes, but I think it's "that time." Time to clear…
Pumpkin Muffins
I start to get that pumpkin itch soon as September hits, and the first few leaves start to fall from the tree. I am a total sucker for all things…
Fall in the Garden
Aww come on here! Some woodland creatures have made their way into our garden, and into our beets! OF COURSE, they go for the biggest ones to date. These were…