Oscar weekend!! This is our super bowl y’all. Hello, I AM a film major (that hasn’t seen any of the nominated movies)! Our Oscar parties are a tradition that started before my time. Started with my mom and her mother. Well, my grandmother is no longer with us, but my mom and I carry on the tradition ...
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Hibiscus Flower Cupcakes with a Prosecco Buttercream! Spring Fever!
Who here has Spring Fever?? Well I do! I am just coming off a trip to Mexico where it was 80 and sunny every day, my skin wasn’t cracked and dried, but smooth and soft and my hand wasn’t without a drink! Even when we flew back into Chicago it was 60 degrees! Albeit, it’s a bit colder now, but we ...
Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes! Sun, Fun and Beach in a Bite!
Anyone ready for some warm weather, sun, sand and margaritas! Well, sorry if you live in Chicago or anywhere else in February’s deep freeze. But, you can continue to dream, or go to Cabo like me! As for the margaritas, eat em’! How about some Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes with a lime sea salt ...
Chili Chocolate Spice Cupcakes! Heating Things Up a Bit!
Who can’t use a little more spice in their lives? These chili chocolate spice cupcakes add just the right amount of heat and sweet. The dark chocolate, light crumb, is super moist and full of rich flavor, then a subtle kick of cayenne slowly hits the back of your throat at the end. Not in a one, ...
Maple Orange Duck Fat Truffles!
Well, we made it through January mostly unscathed. Ready for the home stretch of winter as we head into February! Our month long of lightened up January meals has come to a close. Time for a little indulgence this weekend. It is Super Bowl, right? Which I believe is the second biggest food day ...
Sparkling Rose’ Cupcakes! Ring in the New Year with Bubbles and more Bubbles!
Well, we almost made it another year…barely! Let’s put 2017 behind us and the hope of a new year ahead of us! What better way to ring in the New Year than with some bubbles! Why not go crazy with bubbles? Eat em, drink em, blow em…and anything else you can do with bubbles! Starting with eating ...
Peppermint Hot Chocolate High-Hat Cupcakes. Sweet Treat for your Holiday Party!
I made these heavenly treats for my annual Holiday Party! I host one every year and like to include an array of seasonal sweet treats along with my savory dishes. I will share my menu below. Ok, so I know I say this every week, but these are Oh My God Good! Try and only eat half (that's what I ...
Caramel Chocolate Dipped Pretzels! The Perfect Party Favor!
These caramel and chocolate dipped pretzel rods are the bee’s knees! Yes, I said the bee’s knees, I’m going to bring back that saying! Along with the cat’s whiskers, or the cat’s pajamas and wise guy. Should have never gone out of style! Any who, bee’s knees (and everything else I said, minus wise ...
Eggnog Truffles. Designated Driver Not Required!
Every good party or dinner party has appetizers. Well, you need to think about sweet treats as an appetizer as well. I always have little bite sized sweet treats out along with all my savory bites. Truffles are perfect for this. Not only are they beautiful and delicious, but they are easy to make ...
Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies! It’s Cookie Time of Year!
One holiday down, on to the next one. I hope you all have recovered from your food comas by now and are ready to forge ahead with the holiday indulgences! I created these delectable treats not too long ago and have used all my will power to wait until after Thanksgiving to share with all of you. ...
