I love old cookbooks! One of my favorite things to do during the summer month is to find vintage cookbooks and rescue them. Sometimes you get lucky and find an additional recipe that the previous owner clipped out of the newspaper or magazine. Jill from Real Home Cook was going through some old recipes and found this recipe passed down … Read More ...
How To Make A Peach Margarita
Normally I try to post drinks after five, but it’s Cinco de Mayo. A celebration of Mexico defeating France in 1862 during the Mexico-France War on May 5th. Yes, we can be educational and enjoy playing with food. This margarita drink is brought to you by the letter C for Celebrating Sweets. Thank you Allison for sharing this recipe and … Read More ...
21 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
Are you still planning your brunch menu for Mother’s Day? Joanna from Jo Cooks shares 21 recipes to create for Mother’s Day. A lot of different items that could be made separately on other days. Pick and choose one for that special Mother’s Day item. Or surprise Mom after the holiday.
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Mom’s Emergency Stash
This is the perfect last minute gift idea for Mother’s Day, but it could also be made for teacher appreciation day, and graduation day. The perfect gift for the woman that is hard to buy for. I do have a stash of chocolates to help me through those crazy days. I’m sure a teacher would love this for the end … Read More ...
Dark Chocolate Amaretti Biscuits
These look like the perfect side dish to a cup of tea on Mother’s day. I can see myself on the couch with tea, book, cozy blanket and a plate of these biscuits. Charlotte at Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen created these in place of chocolate eggs for Easter. These will be great on the brunch table for Mother’s Day, Bridal shower, … Read More ...
Rose Cake Pops
Mom or even the graduate might appreciate these rose cake pops for their special day. As much as I love flowers, I would much prefer baked goods. These rose cake pops are pretty enough to keep to enjoy visually and then devour afterwards. Plus, no thorns or worrying about watering. The Cake Girls share how to create these cake pops … Read More ...
No Bake Lemon Blackberry Cheesecake Cups
Mother’s Day is this weekend and here is a dessert that the kids can make. This would also be great for graduation, bridal shower, baby shower, and even prom night. Chrissie from The Busy Baker shares how to make this easy recipe. Maybe I’ll try this for our next barbecue or have someone else in the family make it, while … Read More ...
Daisy Linzer Cookies
Do you plan on giving your mom flowers for Mother’s Day? Add these pretty linzer cookies or replace the regular flowers. I would much rather have these than flowers that could die in a couple of days. Beth from Hungry Happenings shows you how to make these linzer cookies using different jams. She also has some cookies shaped like hearts … Read More ...
Cinnamon Roll Cobbler
Here is the second recipe the kids can make on their own for Mother’s Day. You will want to help them with the oven portiion, but they can prepare it. It will be easy to make in the morning and only two ingredients from cans, so Mom won’t have to worry about a messy kitchen. This would be good for … Read More ...
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Let the kids have their ice cream sandwiches and make these to share with your adult friends. What a great combination to keep cool over the summer. Maybe make a test run now and pretend to be at the beach or enjoying a summer night barbecue. We cold weather people need to do things like that.
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Margarita Shrimp Tacos
Whether you are having a feast for the family on Cinco de Mayo or celebrating over the weekend. These margarita shrimp tacos will be perfect to serve. Nick from Macheesmo shows you how to make these tacos and he teamed up with some other bloggers for additional meals for Cinco de Mayo.
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No Bake Rainbow Pie
I have a couple ideas that would be perfect for the kids to make for Mother’s Day. The first one is this no bake rainbow pie. Which also makes it perfect for the summer months and last minute dessert needs. Holly from Spend with Pennies shares this treat and some other 5 minute recipes.
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Homemade Sprinkles
Now you can create sprinkles to match your party theme. Sometimes you can come close with store bought sprinkles, but there are times you can’t find any to match. Here is your solution. This isn’t an easy task, but if you need that perfect sprinkle color this is your recipe. Nicole from Tikkido shows you how to make these sprinkles … Read More ...
Watermelon Cake
This cake is adorable. Looks just like half a watermelon. Cute Simple Stuff shows you how to frost half a cake and save the other half for another project in a video. I think I would just bring two watermelon halves. Curious to see what she plans for the other half though.
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Caramel Filled Chocolates
Does your mom like caramel chocolates? Surprise her on Mother’s Day with these caramel filled chocolates that you make yourself. Mom will feel extra special when she learns you made the chocolates just for her. Charlotte at Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen teaches you step-by-step on making chocolate. These would make a great gift for teachers too.
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