The other night my sister-in-law, Erica, asked me to help her make something for a bake sale they were having at work. Of course, I jumped on the opportunity! I love baking & I really love “testing” what I’ve made. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cooking
Easter Pretzel Bark
I love all kinds of chocolate barks. I remember when my mom taught me all about barks as a little girl. We made an Oreo one at Christmastime with white chocolate. So simple but so addicting! Barks are good for a handful of … Continue reading
Southwest Chicken Salad
I am a die hard lover of chicken salad. Seriously. So when I found a can of chicken in the pantry the other afternoon, my chicken salad taste buds started crying out. “It’s been so long” they said. They were right. … Continue reading
Giant Peeps!
Whoever said Peeps were just for eating, didn’t know about this fun activity. Microwaving Peeps! It’s no secret what happens to marshmallows when they get put in the microwave. What a fun ‘science experiment’ to do with Peeps during the Easter … Continue reading
5 April Fool’s Dinner Ideas
Because April Fool’s Day should be lived out through food! Here’s 5 foolish dinner ideas to inspire your inner prankster- Nuggets & Fries from Hoosier Homemade. These are both made from pound cake! Ragu’s Spaghetti Sundaes for the less adventurous. Still … Continue reading
Chocolate Covered Peeps!
I’ll be spending my morning at Junk Gypsy headquarters in gorgeous Round Top, Texas, for their official ribbon cutting! Then the rest of the day will be spent doing some major antiquing at Texas Antiques Week. I am so beyond … Continue reading
15 Summer Fruit Salads
It’s officially Spring, despite the cool weather. So I thought a good round-up of some luscious looking fruit salads was in order! These will have you running to the produce aisle in no time. There really isn’t anything more photogenic … Continue reading
Fried Chicken & Waffles
I always see people turn up their nose in disgust at the idea of chicken & waffles. Mixing breakfast & lunch, sweet & salty, sugary & savory, all in one…can it really be done? Well, yes folks I believe it … Continue reading
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Just in time for Easter, another spring dessert to add to your collection! This is my Nana’s carrot cake recipe & my mom makes it for her every year on her birthday. I don’t care much for carrot cake, but … Continue reading
Froberg’s & Strawberry Cream Pie!
Good evening folks! This weekend me & my wonderful fiance spent our Saturday morning picking strawberries from a local farmer’s market, Froberg’s. Buckets only cost a dollar & you’re free to roam their fields for luscious, ripe strawberries. Not to … Continue reading