Although the birds bring some color to this white tundra, I am looking forward to spring to burst into action. The beautiful colors and fluttering of butterflies! These cupcakes will brighten any day. These are based on monarch butterflies, but you could be creative and make your own colorful butterflies. You can find a template on line or maybe you … Read More ...
Longevity Noodles for Chinese New Year
I love pasta and it will be my first choice on any menu. I like the idea of noodles that represent long life. In ancient Chinese culture, it is believed that long noodles give you a long life, so don’t break the noodles while eating them. I just need to pick up some noodles and I will be able to … Read More ...
Chinese Recipes to Celebrate Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year is on Thursday, and it is the year of the sheep. I’m excited for any excuse to eat Chinese food. I might try to make some of these items at home. Plus, you can find other traditions that bring good luck into your home and some crafts for the kids.
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Dark Chocolate Strawberry Scones
In case you still have some strawberries or dark chocolates leftover, here are some scones that you could make. You can have them for dessert or breakfast. Our strawberries are still on sale and you can get a discount on Valentine’s candy. These might be better than the milkshake, since they will be warm and it’s definitely not warm here!… Read More ...
Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream
With all this snow and cold weather, I need something that reminds spring and summer will be here soon. I’m thinking the snow might be here through summer too. These cupcakes remind me of sitting in the backyard with a tall glass of lemonade and picking strawberries. Including today, 33 more days till spring!!!!
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Thai Green Curry
Do you like spicy foods. I don’t like it too spicy. This curry can be made as spicy as you like. I will probably skip the Thai peppers, since the curry is spicy. This is a great meal to warm up to with the cold temperatures outside. It will warm you up from the inside out.
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Chilled Thai Noodles
I must be craving Thai food, because the next two articles being posted is all about the Thai. I like that I can make this one today for tomorrow, while the other one is cooking in the crock pot. Plus, I need some light food after all the chocolates I ate yesterday.
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Almond Bar Recipe
With all the shoveling that we seem to be doing, I need a little extra energy boost. These no bake almond bars will be the perfect fuel to get me through. Plus, it is fast to prepare and make. In 20 minutes you will have a healthy snack or breakfast. Great snack to make with the kids, since you don’t … Read More ...
Conversation Hearts Marshmallows
With all of the snow storms we’ve been having, there is plenty of opportunities to drink hot cocoa
. If you’re going to be snowed in, here are some marshmallows you could make to chase away the blues. These could be cute for a birthday or even a baby announcement for a winter baby.
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Puppy Love Cupcakes
If you thought the monkeys were cute, here are some cute puppy cupcakes to include with them. Like the monkeys, you will be using Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to make the dogs. You can buy store bought cupcakes or make your own own. Beth was kind enough to include the cupcake wrapper for this cupcake as well.
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How To Make Dark Chocolate Strawberry Milkshake
Right now strawberries are on sale and some stores already have the Valentine’s candy on sale too. Pick up a package or two of each and surprise your family with a milkshake for Valentine’s or wait till after Valentine’s. Tomorrow I will try my hand at chocolate dipped strawberries, and the mistakes and leftovers will become a milkshake.
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White Chocolate Apples with Pearls
Since not everyone is into Valentine’s, I am posting something different today. This would be wonderful for a princess party, bridal shower or a night celebrating with your girls! It’s amazing how many ways you can decorate an apple. I may have my next article. But I still love my occasional caramel or candied apple variety in the fall.
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Soft Caramel Brownie Cookies
These will definitely take care of my sweet tooth. I’m not a big chocolate fan, but I love brownies and the caramel is the icing on the cookie. If you don’t have a heart cookie cutter, just cut the caramel in half. You could also cut the heart shape with a knife, but I’m pretty sure my hearts won’t look … Read More ...
Make Your Own Chocolate Bar Kit
Here is a cute gift you can give for Valentine’s Day or for a birthday. You can make it for several chocolate bars or just one individual. You could also have a make your own chocolate bar party and then have this as a departing gift. Have the box already made or set up a station for them to put … Read More ...
Red Velvet Coconut Cupcakes
I wish for one week without snow and shoveling! Okay, off my soap box! Back to Valentine’s Day treats for your friends, family and loved ones. This dessert can actually be made anytime of the year. Red velvet and chocolate never go out of style! If you aren’t a coconut fan, you can leave it out of the recipe.
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