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3 images Happy Mother’s Day to the source of my fondest foodie memories and the inspiration behind my continued growth and success. I love you, Mom! One of my mother’s favorite, now retired, menu items at Texas French Bread in Austin was their bundt-style picnic cake inspired by the 1978 Pillsbury California Bake Off winning […]
5 images We’re all treats and no tricks with this quick, easy, and festive recipe for Autumn Mix Candy Bites. Perfect to make in bulk and share with your favorite boys and ghouls. Oh, candy corn. You either love it or you hate it. Or are completely indifferent, yet can eat an entire bag in […]
3 images When preparing a holiday feast for two, the most important decision to make is what kind of pie to bake. For me, hand’s down, my grandmother’s traditional pecan pie is the clear winner. This year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be enjoyed with just the two of us. Though we’ve had some wonderful offerings to […]
4 imagesIt’s not too late to show appreciation for those who made the holidays magical. Give big thanks with our Teeny Tiny Sprinkle Cookies. The day after Christmas a long time blog friend posted the sweetest picture of her three children sitting around the dining room table writing out their thank you notes. Her witty […]
4 images We hope you and yours had a Happy Thanksgiving! Before switching gears into the winter holidays, we wanted to take a quick moment to share this very special Thanksgiving gender reveal cake! When a sweet friend and mama to be had the idea of concealing her gender reveal cake into a Thanksgiving themed […]
4 images Chocolate marshmallow cupcakes topped with campfire s’mores ice cream and a splash of fudge magic shell were a sweet addition to this week’s birthday celebrations. Birthdays in my world are kind of a big deal. You may celebrate them all month long without judgement if you so choose and you will always get […]
4 images Chocolate peppermint spritz cookies are dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies to make these irresistible Peppermint Bark Spritz Snowflakes. When I signed up for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, I wanted to create a recipe that was based on a tried and true favorite and that would ship […]
4 images So grab a comfy chair in the Gryffindor common room, get your house elf to pour you a foaming tankard of butterbeer, and enjoy! By far one of the highlights of our adventures at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter was indulging in the magical beverage known as Butterbeer. The sweet, slightly fizzy […]
3 images Warm up chilly fall nights with this simple slow cooker recipe for Creamy Tortellini Soup . It is finally feeling like Fall around here. The leaves outside our window are changing into deep reds and yellows, the dense fog that we have come to know and love has settled between the buildings and […]
3 images Celebrate National Pi Day with Old Fashioned Chocolate Meringue Pies. Straight from my Mommom’s recipe box, these pies pair rich chocolate pudding with fluffy baked meringue. Small Mason Jars add portability and a touch of southern charm.