This is one of the treat recipes that my mom grew up with. They are so easy to make and easy on the budget. They were always a big hit when her Mom made them, and they didn’t last very long around their house. They bring her back such good memories so I’m happy to… [Continue Reading]
Food Porn – Perfectly Sweet Cake – Chocolate, Caramel, Cool Whip oh my!
August 20, 2009 9 Comments
oh.my.gosh. I almost don’t have words to describe this cake. Actually, I don’t have words to describe it. It’s that good. I will tell you, that after we all had a piece, I went to do one load of laundry and within 10 minutes, 2 more pieces were gone. I’m not 100% of who the… [Continue Reading]
Pina Colada Banana Pie
August 14, 2009 10 Comments
Since I’m unable to visit a tropical destination, I figure creating tropical desserts will have to do and what’s more tropical than Pina Colada! Because I’m always trying to incorporate fruit into our every day eating habits, I thought adding the traditional Pina Colada ingredients along with the tasty banana.
This recipe is great on a… [Continue Reading]
Fast and Easy Mexican Candy with Pecans
August 10, 2009 6 Comments
Over the next week I’ll be bringing a few Mexican treats like today’s Mexican Candy. Coming from a partial Hispanic background and marrying into a Hispanic family, I’ve had the pleasure to eat some really delicious sweets that are super easy to make and VERY budget friendly!
There are a few versions of Mexican Candy but… [Continue Reading]
Back to School – Kid’s Lunch Box Tips & Raisinet Cookies
August 7, 2009 5 Comments
With the hustle and bustle of back to school, parents are struggling to renew lunch box ideas and will most often just throw something together but it doesn’t have to be that way.
One of the most important things you can do to insure that your kiddo doesn’t just toss or even trade off their lunch,… [Continue Reading]
Making Camping Treats at Home with a S’Mores Maker
July 14, 2009 19 Comments
S’mores have been associated with camping for years but did it ever cross your mind to make them at home? Me either, until my mom made them for my family while visiting recently. It had been forever since my last s’mores encounter and my first time seeing little man devour one. It had to be… [Continue Reading]
Ice Cream Cones with Cupcakes aka Kupcake Konz
June 25, 2009 19 Comments
These Kupcake Konz have to be one of the most nifty ideas ever! I can’t even count how many times I could have used this over the years especially when my little ones were in school!
Basically you get these pans that have holes in them. They come in a couple of sizes, regular and mini…. [Continue Reading]
No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
June 17, 2009 1 Comment
During the summer I like to make quick and easy desserts. I also look for desserts that don’t have to be cooked. I don’t want to heat up my oven any more than I have to. This pie recipe is all of the above. It is very good, but also quick and very… [Continue Reading]
Delicious Maple & Bacon Cookies
May 29, 2009 9 Comments
Hmmmm, I’m not sure how maple and bacon cookies are going to taste but they sure look good! If you make these, please let me know. I would love hear how they turn out for y’all.
Things have been crazy around here but hope to have things back to normal soon! Thanks for bearing with me… [Continue Reading]
Chocolate Cinnamon Bread
May 26, 2009 16 Comments
I enjoy making different kinds of quick breads. The flavors you see most often are pumpkin and banana. But have you tried chocolate bread? It’s so good – moist and a great combination of chocolate and cinnamon. The other thing I really like about this recipe is that it makes 2… [Continue Reading]
Cinnabon’s for the Bread Machine
May 20, 2009 9 Comments
This recipe comes from my mom! She’s helping me out while I’m in Florida at SeaWorld! Thanks Mom!
INGREDIENTS
Dough-2 pound ingredient
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
4 Tbsp. Melted butter
4 Tbsp. water
½ box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz box)
4 cups Bread flour
1 Tbsp. Sugar
½ tsp. Salt
2 ½ tsp. Bread machine yeast
FILLING
½ cup butter, softened
1 Cup brown sugar
2… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Dusted Oven-Baked Apples and Pears
May 7, 2009 4 Comments
It can be said that a mom rules over her home like a queen over her kingdom. This Mother’s Day, give mom the royal treatment with walnuts, (yeah, I said walnuts!) the nut once deemed “Jupiter’s Royal Nut” (juglans regia) by the Romans, in a delicious meal topped with a SMART Walnut Dusted Baked Apples… [Continue Reading]
Sweet Chocolate Soup with Froth
May 1, 2009 9 Comments
Hi, I’m Lisa from Stop and Smell the Chocolates. I’m a married mom of one amusing son and I love chocolate! Take a little chocolate break during your stressful day – come by and you might find a yummy recipe, a funny story, a cup of tea, a household tip, a lovely picture,… [Continue Reading]
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