desserts

Cake Pops

Have you noticed these days that the newest way to serve cake is on a stick. Cake pops are everywhere from your local coffee shop to the kids down the block last birthday party. I friend of mine was one such person to join in the newest cake pop craze for her daughter’s [...]

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Easy Banana’s Fosters

It’s time to get ready for some fun Valentine’s desserts. Need to make a little sweet for your sweet….of course the pun was intended. Staying in for Valentines can be just as fun if not more than heading out to the overflowing restaurants. Here is a simple take on banana fosters that [...]

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Chocolate Covered Cherries

Did you know that January is National Chocolate Covered Cherry month? Well it is and I think we should all celebrate this delicious treat by making up a batch from scratch and sharing with friends and family. Chocolate covered cherries and scratch aren’t usually two words you hear in the same sentence because [...]

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A new way to serve pumpkin this Thanksgiving

Okay do you want to do something a little different for dessert this Thanksgiving? Why not try this amazing looking pumpkin mousse trifle (layered style dessert) recipe. I wish I could take credit for this recipe, but this one comes from Country Living. Trife is always a fun and delicious dessert to [...]

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Popcorn Balls

With Halloween right around the corner it’s time to have a little fun in the kitchen. Why not bring back a classic we don’t get the pleasure to see often enough. I remember as a child going trick or treating and coming home with a few popcorn balls in my goodie collection. [...]

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Caramel Apples

It’s apple picking season. The cooler temperatures are upon us and it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy a little bit of autumn. Visiting your local orchard and participating in picking apples is a fun activity for all ages and group sizes. An added bonus is you get to leave with an [...]

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Desserts with kids: Homemade Ice Cream

All kids love ice cream, right?  Well why not let them burn a few calories while making their own homemade ice cream.  Here is a great and simple ice cream recipe using a bag.  This is a fun activity to keep kids entertained at any gathering.

Ingredients:
• 1 T. sugar
• 1/2 c. milk or half & half
• 1/4 t. vanilla
• 6 [...]

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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

In honor of Pecan Day that falls on July 12th, I want to share a delicious recipe with you. This is by far the BEST pecan pie I have ever tasted.  Pecan Pie was one of my mother’s favorite pies and I personally, never had a real fondness for this particular dessert.  Well rewind about four years [...]

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Fun 4th Desserts

It’s time to ring in the fourth of July with friends and family around the BBQ while awaiting the local fireworks show. I found some fun desserts to make at Kaboose (http://recipes.slides.kaboose.com/288-july-4th-party-plates-treats) that are sure to add the perfect finale to your gathering.
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Ingredients:
2 Boxes Vanilla Cake, made into 20 cupcakes
2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese
1/2 stick unsalted [...]

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Summer Picnic

It’s that time of year to head outdoors and enjoy a good old fashioned picnic.  Picnics are a great way to socialize, relax and spend some quality time together with family and friends.  When packing for a picnic a few ideas to keep in mind are: to keep the fare simple, don’t offer too many [...]

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