My Auntie Julie used to make lemon pancakes when I was little. I always loved having breakfast over there. I asked her a while back what she did to make them so delicious and she laughed and told me it's just basic pancakes thinned out topped with lemon and powdered sugar. So, yesterday when making… Continue reading Lemon Pancakes
Shortbread Three Ways
I love versatile recipes. This one I got from my cousin's blog - care of the Barefoot Contessa. Today, I made it into three different cookies. Part of it I turned into Emilys. Others into Raspberry Linzers and then just cut out some pretty leaf shapes and did a little chocolate and roasted peanut action… Continue reading Shortbread Three Ways
Raspberry Linzers
I made these out of shortbread cookies. A little orange zest added to the dough would make them truly outstanding! 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Jam of your preference Powdered sugar for dusting Directions Preheat the oven to… Continue reading Raspberry Linzers
Emilys
Yesterday I made an amazing discovery. I love people and I love food. Well, I already knew those things, but here's the discovery. I bake because I enjoy it, but more because I love the people in my life and want them to have delicious things. I've made a decision. Someday, when I have my… Continue reading Emilys
Vanilla Dipping Sauce
When I made my Applesauce Drop Doughnuts the other day, I felt it was missing something. I found this recipe from pastry chef Amy Foster of Tallula, and decided it would perfectly complement the fluffy doughnuts. I added vanilla bean innards to mine, which gives it the beautiful specks of black. I took the remaining… Continue reading Vanilla Dipping Sauce
Cheap Diapers! Delivered!
Here is a HOT Diaper Deal for you! Amazon has diapers that you can get for $14!! The big boxes! I got mine for less than $.13 per diaper. Cheaper by far than Costco (which is about $.18 per) Thank you to Amber from NW Coupon Connection for this awesome deal! First you need to… Continue reading Cheap Diapers! Delivered!
Gourmet Pumpkin Soup
This soup is GORGEOUS! It's also delicious. How much salt you need will greatly depend on what kind of chicken stock you use. Don't add all your salt at the beginning! After it has simmered, taste it with a clean spoon and decide if you need any more salt added beyond 1/2 teaspoon. Serve with… Continue reading Gourmet Pumpkin Soup
Brown Sugar Croutons
Quick and simple but oh so delicious! Serve with your favorite savory soup. I served this up with my Gourmet Pumpkin Soup tonight. Brown Sugar Croutons 4 pieces good quality french bread 3 T butter 1 T brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 C shredded parmesan cheese Combine sugar, butter and cinnamon. Spread on bread… Continue reading Brown Sugar Croutons
Pumpkin Puree
This is one of my favorite memories of Halloween growing up. Every year, we carved our pumpkins the day of Halloween as a family. We lined them up like little soldiers on the pathway of my parents house to light the way for the hoards of trick-or-treaters. Then, first thing the next morning, my mom… Continue reading Pumpkin Puree
B v ~B
Twelve years ago I went on my very first first date. It was also my last first date. I was reminiscing this morning and thought I'd share this with all of you. First of all, Zack was (still is) a genius. He didn't just ask me out. He made me work for it. He caught… Continue reading B v ~B
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