How to Create a Potted Mediterranean Herb Garden So many of the herbs we know and love are actually native to the Mediterranean region, transferred and transplanted via trade hundreds of years ago. Still, it is possible to transform a back or side yard with the use of potted mediterranean herbs that are clumped together to give off an exotic look. Potting these popular herbs is actually beneficial for both the plants and you because it gives you … [Read more...]
Homemade Coconut Birds Nest Cupcakes Recipe
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Homemade Coconut Birds Nest Cupcakes Recipe Our extended family typically has a gathering right around Easter. We all bring yummy foods and the desserts are usually the highlight. I used to spend days making a fancy cake, but recently decided that these cupcakes were just as cute... and they were much easier to make as well! If you are avoiding boxed cakes mixes because of the crap they add to the mix, this homemade recipe is one you will … [Read more...]
Reese’s Crust Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
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Reese’s Crust Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe I am a self admitted chocoholic. Dark, milk, mint, white... any way you present it I adore it. When you combine it with peanut butter... o. m. geeeeeeee. BEYOND good! Reese's peanut butter cups are adorning the shelves for Easter and I figured what better way to eat them with more peanut butter, right? Fudge with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup “crust” makes my mouth immediately start watering. These … [Read more...]
30 St Patricks Day Recipes | Breakfast, Drinks, Breads and Main Dishes
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30 St Patricks Day Recipes | Breakfast, Drinks, Breads and Main Dishes St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday to cook for. From rainbows and leprechauns to anything with mint... just the thought makes my mouth water. I’ve found 30 recipes/ideas to help make your holiday a little more complete. From breakfast, drinks and breads to main dishes... there’s something for everyone. 1) Four Fun Ideas for St Patricks Day Food 2) Rainbow Snack … [Read more...]
Black Berry Heart Pie Recipe
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Black Berry Heart Pie Recipe Want to make something that looks like you spent hours on it, but it’s actually quite easy to make for your sweetie? This Black Berry Heart Pie recipe will impress, but not break the bank or your time budget. Ingredients 1 box of rolled, ready to bake pie crust 2-3 cups of frozen blackberries, rinsed 1 container of vanilla or flavored Greek yogurt 1 egg for a wash, optional Directions: With … [Read more...]
Berry Burst Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops
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Berry Burst Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops Earlier this month we shared our chocolate covered strawberries on the blog. We had a little chocolate left over so the kids dipped their Oreos in it. That’s when I decided to make a chocolate covered Oreo Pops dessert. I started with dark chocolate chips, some Oreos (Berry Burst for Valentines Day), cake pop sticks and sprinkles. The easiest way to melt the chocolate is in a glass bowl in the … [Read more...]
Lovely Morning: Pink Heart Potatoes Recipe
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Lovely Morning: Pink Heart Potatoes Are you making a special Valentines Day breakfast for your crew... or maybe that someone special in your life? These Lovely Morning Pink Heart Potatoes are sure to put a smile on their face. Ingredients: 4 large pink potatoes, ones that are more oval rather than round and with nice flattish sides work best olive oil salt to taste Directions: A little prep ahead work saves a lot of time in … [Read more...]
40 Super Bowl Recipes | Main Dishes, Sides, Snacks & Desserts
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40 Super Bowl Recipes | Main Dishes, Sides, Snacks & Desserts Super Bowl planning has many stages... the food part being the most important, right? Let’s be real here... people. come. to. eat. Oh yeah, and scream at your television. So we went on a hunt for 40 fun and fabulous foods to help round out your offerings. Starting with your main dishes and sides and ending with the all important munchies aka snacks and desserts. Go traditional … [Read more...]
How to Make Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcakes
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Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcakes Emma’s birthday was last November and we were in gearing up mode for our upcoming Disney Cruise. It was a given that her cake was going to be Disney related, but then I saw these adorable cupcakes and knew I had to make them! You will need: Cooked cupcakes Regular sized and Mini Oreos Frosting Red with white polka dotted ribbon (for bows) If you do not have an icing bag, … [Read more...]
Crayola Christmas Craft | Personalized Christmas Ornaments
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Crayola Christmas Craft The Crayola product, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Crayola. Christmas brings such great memories for me of making holiday crafts with my family when I was a kid. I remember making ornaments and my parents proudly displaying them on the tree every year – even the ugly ones! This year, Crayola sent us a gift pack so that I could make some fun memories with my own family. The box … [Read more...]
