To go along with my post about Cameo’s surprise 40th birthday party, I have to take a moment to reflect on the gluten free chocolate cake I made. I am not well-versed in gluten free recipes. The few I have tried have been epic fails, so I as so nervous about making a cake for … More Flourless Chocolate Cake
Now that we are back to teaching in person, I have ramped up my baking of sweet-treats in order to boost morale within my department. Yep, I’m using sugar to make everyone happy! We have department meetings once a month and I have made it my mission this year to (once again!) supply my colleagues … More Coconut Cream Cheese Brownies
Do you ever make a dessert that is so easy and so good that you wonder why you don’t make it more often???? Yep, that’s me with tiramisu. I love a good tiramisu, but never think of making it – and I don’t know why! Well, I recently made a delicious Italian-themed dinner and wanted … More Tiramisu
It’s here- fall is officially here! While I have been wishing for this moment to come (and perhaps decorating my house a few weeks early!) the actual start of fall makes me so happy! This is – hand’s down- my favorite season and I relish the cold weather, the hot drinks, and the lazy mornings … More TGIF- fun finds
Happy Friday!!! It’s here- the weekend- and I could not be more excited. Tay and I are hoping to get out and explore a fun little town…hopefully everything will fall into place to do just that! I recently finished a fun cookie order for a new Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. The boots were so fun- something … More TGIF- fun finds
Cheesecake is amazing. Since I am not a huge fan of frosting or anything overly sweet, cheesecake is usually a tried and true favorite of mine. With summer almost over, I wanted to make a dessert that was fruity and fresh- so instantly lemon and raspberry came to mind. I don’t have a go-to cheesecake … More Lemon Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
Happy start to a long weekend!! Guys, I am in NEED of this weekend and I could not be more excited. It seems that the two-day weekend flies by with chores and errands; not enough time to relax and actually do something fun! But three days…I see some fun in my very near future! Greg … More TGIF – fun finds
Happy Friday! It has been a week – that’s for sure! The first week back at school is always such a whirlwind; going from slow, summer paced to non-stop action! I am so happy we have a quiet weekend ahead to rest and gear up for the next week. If you have not gotten hooked … More TGIF – fun finds
Happy first Friday of summer! It’s been a jam-packed week for us (which I will share in upcoming blogs!) and we are off today on yet another adventure. Summer is officially here!!! I celebrated another journey around the sun last week and my lovely husband and daughter got me the exact pair of Birkenstock’s I … More TGIF- fun finds
Happy Friday!!!! We are now on the last 1/3 of May…so that means the next 10 days will feel like 1,367 days for us teachers! the end of the year is TORTURE!!! I had to share this adorable vase my mother-in-law found for me on a recent trip to Zion. When I opened it I … More TGIF- fun finds
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