Having a sweet tooth makes it tough to say no to chocolate, cupcakes, candy, marshmallows, donuts, ice cream, cookies…and the list goes on. Lucky for you, it’s a known fact that if the cupcake is this tiny, calories don’t count. In fact, you might as well have s’more! Here’s a quick and easy recipe that will have you…
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PEACHY KEEN DONUTS
Peach season is going full blast. With a kitchen full of peaches, it was time to make some donuts! Of course, we couldn’t leave them unadorned so a crumb topping was a must. The recipe follows: PEACHY KEEN DONUTS Makes 12 donuts Ingredients for Donuts Spray on oil 2 cups diced peaches 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3…
Barnyard Beauties
These adorable cupcakes can put a smile on anyone’s face. They were served at a child’s birthday party but would work just as well for a picnic at a farm or a rustic barnyard wedding . Children of all ages were horsing around and tweeting for more!
Red, White and Blueberry Cupcakes
When it comes to holidays, my childhood was filled with holiday themed desserts, appetizers and party decorations. With July 4th right around the corner, here is an easy and patriotic dessert for you to bring to the dinner table. RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES Ingredients 12 Cupcakes Container of vanilla frosting 12 blueberries 1/2…
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…
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…
Presentation, Presentation, Presentation
Those are our three most important words when it comes to food. How many times were you turned off from eating something when the plate before you was boring or unappetizing? Conversely, how impressed were you when your plate was beautiful or comical? In most cases you were so impressed with the appearance that you…
Grin And Eat 