Monthly Archives: June 2011

Funfetti Mini Cupcakes On A Stick. Fun. Fun. Fun.

“> I made these to bring to my son’s school dance tonight. Cupcakes on a stick. Adorable. Wish me luck transporting them. I haven’t figured that one out, yet. Should be a nightmare fun. Funfetti Mini Cupcakes On A Stick … Continue reading

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This Charming Menu. Serrano Asparagus, Spaghetti With Capers And Olives, Romaine Salad, Oreo Bread Pudding.

This Charming Menu. This Charming Man. Both are things that I love. You already know that I am an over the top Decemberists fan. I have professed my love here and here. You may not know that I am a … Continue reading

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Toad In The Hole

You have to take my word for it. Toad In The Hole is delicious. The name is not delicious. No matter how I tried, the photographs are not really delicious. But, sausage cooked up in a lovely Yorkshire pudding batter … Continue reading

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Dreaming Of Carvel Ice Cream Cake

Carvel Ice Cream makes me feel young. Some of my earliest memories are of my father taking me to Carvel every day for ice cream. EVERY DAY! I always got the same thing. Soft vanilla ice cream with chocolate sprinkles. … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Cheesecake And Lemon Curd Filled Raspberries

The title of this dessert takes longer to say than it does to make. It never occurred to me to fill a raspberry. What a brilliant idea. Just pipe a little lemon curd into some, cheesecake flavored filling into the … Continue reading

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Rainbow Pancakes

I just made these rainbow pancakes for breakfast and I am still smiling. Pure happiness on a plate. The perfect way to start the day. Rainbow Pancakes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Asparagus And Ramp Skillet Soufflé

Last Saturday DaHub was reading the newspaper and said “This looks good”. He was referring to this recipe for Asparagus And Ramp Skillet Soufflé. You know what? I made it the next day for breakfast and it was good. Really … Continue reading

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Chocolate Fudge

Here is another recipe that I made for my Porch Party last weekend. I love how easy this fudge was to make. It is a week on since I made it and the leftovers are just as delicious out of … Continue reading

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Fat Ladies

I did not name this dessert. I am quite sure I know how it came to be called Fat Ladies though. One of these ooey, caramelly, nutty, chocolate chippy squares is never enough. They are incredible. I haven’t met a … Continue reading

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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are fun and elegant at the same time. They taste good, too. Always a bonus. Chocolate Sugar Cookies Ingredients: ¾ cup flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder Pinch of salt 6 Tbs unsalted butter, at room temperature … Continue reading

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