Spring in my family is filled with celebrations, from birthdays to holidays, which means lots of opportunities to make delicious goodies, including these carrot and spice mini bundt cakes. Over the weekend we had a family birthday celebration for my Mom whose actual birthday was a few weeks ago. She requested a carrot cake and…
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BEOWULF’S 13TH BIRTHDAY & BLUEBERRY & BANANA BUNDT CAKE
Read moreOn Sunday, my sweet boy, Beowulf, turned 13 years old. We celebrated earlier in the week with a seaside-themed birthday party, and Beowulf had his very own blueberry and banana bundt cake. Beowulf has always been my most special pup, since he is the first dog I’ve owned. For as long as I can remember, I have…
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SPICY KISSES COOKIES
Read moreA delightfully reimagined take on McCormick spices’ gingerbread cookies recipe, these spicy kisses cookies are the perfect homemade treat for the winter months or, better yet, as an edible treat for a loved one on Valentines Day. A recreation of the classic thumbprint cookie, these gingerbread and spice cookies topped with a milk chocolate kiss…
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CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Read moreThe first time I experienced the tangy sweet taste of homemade candied orange peel was as a little girl at my family’s annual soup-and-sing gathering at my grandparents’ house. Every year, the whole family would gather at their home to eat a delicious homemade soup, sing Christmas carols around the piano, and even exchange a…
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COLD STEEP ICED TEA
Read moreTo say I love iced tea is an understatement. It doesn’t matter what time of the day it is; I can probably be found with a glass of iced tea nearby. As a little girl, I spent part of my summer vacation each year at my grandparents’ house in Colorado, where my grandmother served iced…
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BLACKENED TILAPIA TACO BOWLS
Read moreI’m so excited to be sharing today’s recipe with you. This really is one of my favorite dinners to make; and I will admit, I make it almost on a weekly basis since it is also a household favorite. Win-win for everyone! Truthfully, it’s one of those recipes you just need in your back pocket…
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A CLASSIC MOSCOW MULE
Read moreFollow my blog with Bloglovin One added benefit of being home has been the enjoyment of an occasional cocktail. Our favorite is the refreshing Moscow Mule, perfect for our warm California spring evenings. I was introduced to the refreshing cocktail a few years back when my husband and I were dating and he ordered it…
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DOCTORED-UP CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE
Read moreFollow my blog with Bloglovin Chances are that you know someone who has or will be celebrating a birthday or special occasion during this time of staying home and social distancing. April is a busy birthday month in my family: my grandma turned 97 last week, and this week was my mom’s birthday. Under normal…