because everything tastes better homemade
Speaking of Drew, here are the cupcakes I made to celebrate his second birthday. Rich Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil’s food cake mix 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup sour cream 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups mini semisweet Continue Reading …
I had the hardest time coming up with an end of the year teacher gift for Caleb’s preschool teachers. I wanted it to be both thoughtful and homemade. I finally settled on the idea of homemade caramel sauce and hot fudge. The perfect treat to top their summer sundaes. Both keep very well stored in Continue Reading …
There is nothing quite like homemade chocolate chip cookies. I actually lived off of chocolate chip cookies (and onion rings) during my second pregnancy. I think it was all that cookie eating that made my Bella turn out just as sweet as she is. However, there are times when cookie making can take a little more Continue Reading …
Junior Mints Girl Scout Thin Mints Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Are you noticing a trend here people? You really can’t go wrong with chocolate and mint. So here is another to add to the list: York Peppermint Patty Brownies York Peppermint Patty Brownies ~printer friendly version~ 1 cup butter 8 squares unsweetened Continue Reading …
This is by far my very favorite dessert to serve in the summer time. I know that it isn’t technically summer yet and it it feels more like winter but summer will be here soon, I think… Anyways, I say that we defy the weather and start the summer celebration early. Let’s break out the berries! Continue Reading …
I remember when I first got married, I was just sure that every year my husband and I would do something special on our anniversary. Well, we did on our one year. We went to a little Bed & Breakfast in Julian and had a great time strolling the streets, holding hands, chatting, enjoying each Continue Reading …
