In an effort to not be too perfectionist about my nutrition, I will usually allow myself a “free” meal or treat once a week. Usually it’s not too crazy, just something that usually doesn’t really fit into my nutrition plan because it’s really carb-heavy or higher in fat. That something can be a piece or [...]
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Emily’s Tea Party
My daughter Emily turned 12 last week and she’s having a tea party and sleepover today. Getting ready for the pre-teen invasion that is currently happening required a little bit of preparation. First I baked a red velvet cake to make Bakerella’s Red Velvet Cake Balls. While that was in the oven I made two [...]
Adventures in Fondant
Every year for the past 12 years I have baked and decorated a cake for my eldest daughter (my youngest has had this honor for 9 years). I have always wanted to try working with fondant but there were a few obstacles to this. First, the pre-made fondant was pricey, and not always safe for [...]
Kitchen Creativity
My youngest daughter turned 9 years old today and had the best day. They had a pizza party in class that happened to coincide with her special day. Daddy is taking her out for a birthday treat shortly and I baked her a cake. Becca is my ice skater. She’s been skating for a year [...]
Holiday Baking Complete
The past two days have been a flurry of getting ready for Christmas. A lot of the time was spent in the kitchen. I made a few different types of cookies, peppermint bark and cheesecake. I can’t share more than a picture with you, although I wish I could. Hope your holidays are wonderful!
Food is Love
So….New Year’s is going to be here soon and we are hosting our usual dinner party for our closest friends. There will be about 8 of us (plus kids) and I need to start planning the menu. Last year I made individual beef wellingtons and lemon chicken (for those that did not want the beef). [...]
Egg Noggin’
Curses! My mom left a half gallon (HALF GALLON!) of Oberweis egg nog. This stuff has some serious viscosity. Basically I drink like two ounces cut with 4 ounces of skim milk. And it’s still heart attack worthy. I really should find some way to get it back to her.
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