Congratulations to all 2014 graduates and their friends and families. It’s graduation season and another excuse for a party. Keeping with the graduation theme, we came up with graduation cap donuts! These donuts are easy to prepare and make a great presentation. Display them on a platter with mini diplomas or on a glass platter…
Category: Desserts
Linzer Torte : Torte-ally Delicious
This blog focuses on food that puts a smile on your face. Linzer tortes aren’t funny, but I thought it was funny that I had a sudden craving for one! I’ve never been a fan of fruit preserves or jelly stuffed baked goods but I wanted a linzer torte now. I fondly remembered a homemade…
Toffee Caramel Apple Donuts
Toffee bits and caramel sauce, what could be bad? Absolutely nothing! I decided to convert my favorite apple cake recipe into donuts. And what better way to finish them off than by adding toffee bits for texture and caramel sauce for taste? Voila, my standby apple cake was elevated to a special treat! Toffee…
Daffodil Donuts for Mom
April showers bring May flowers just in time for Mother’s Day. Like real flowers, these daffodil donuts won’t last forever. But in this case, these daffodils will be gone because they were eaten so quickly! Daffodils today come in many different shapes and colors. Traditionally the daffodil should have six petals and a bell shaped…
Cinco de Cupcakes
Cinco de Mayo has a special place in my heart. Not only do I love guacamole and margaritas, Cinco de Mayo is the day I met my husband. I think that’s reason enough to love the holiday! If you don’t want to brave the crazy Mexican restaurants on Cinco de Mayo, here’s an easy cupcake…
Flowers Good Enough to Eat
The flowers are out in full bloom, so we decided to bring them onto the kitchen table. How often have you wondered whether the flowers on your plate were edible or simply attractive decorations? Not to worry with these flowers. Not only are these flowers pretty to look at, they’re also tasty donuts to snack…
Show Me the Bunny – Take 2
Come on Bunny donut, light my fire… Looks like this bunny has an identity crisis! Why am I so addicted to having fun with this little bunny donut? Acting as a pseudo psychologist, I’m examining my childhood. Growing up, I could never have a furry pet because my father was “allergic” to animals. After numerous…
Show Me the Bunny
Spring is in the air and that means Easter is around the corner. The markets are filling with colorful holiday candy, Nestle’s is offering Limited Edition pink and yellow morsels, and my local garden center is selling live chicks! We decided to start preparing for Easter by creating little bunny donuts. We quickly realized that…
Something Fishy in the Kitchen Sink
This weekend we visited friends that have an amazing fish tank in their basement. I left wanting to either buy a pet fish or make a fish themed dessert. As you can guess from the picture above, option number two won! Fish Donuts Ingredients Serves 8 8…
…And Goes Out Like A Lamb Donut
One last time to use the “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” expression. Ok, I’m done….at least until next year. Whether you’re looking for an adorable kid’s birthday dessert or an Easter snack, these cute little lamb donuts are sure to bring your guests coming baaaaack for seconds. …
Grin And Eat 