A few months ago, I took a 3-hour international desserts baking class through the Milwaukee Public Schools Recreation program. My classmates and I received recipes for ten desserts, we were broken up into groups of two and each group made two of the desserts during the class. There is one recipe in particular that I … Continue reading Banoffee Pie
Do you have a dog or puppy? Or a puppy/dog nephew or niece? Do you spoil them? Well I have a puppy nephew and he gets all of my spoiling since I do not have children or a pet of my own. Bruce Lee. German Shepherd. Silly and a sweetheart. I know some of you … Continue reading Coconut Honey Puppy Birthday Cake
Earlier in spring my boyfriend and I took on a project to have a three plot vegetable and fruit garden. We planted a variety of goodies. Now my backyard is no way shape or form enough space for the garden we wanted to do. So his mom, who by the way lives on a farm, … Continue reading Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Fall has arrived! It seemed as though it may never make an appearance, but it was just being shy. At least that can be said for Southeast Wisconsin. Now, though, we are in the full swing of things. There are beautiful golds, blazing reds and some trees in the midst of transformation. Even as I … Continue reading Lamb Meatballs in a curry with Mustard Seed Corn
I know its been a while since I’ve shared delicious recipes, and for that I apologize. It has been quite an exciting past few months. My backyard is undergoing a transformation from blah to relaxing moon garden (pictures to come upon completion). There has also been two trips – Puerto Rico and Tulum, Mexico! The … Continue reading Salmon with Manchego Sauce
If you’re like me and are ready to banish these winter blues, then I present you cilantro lime chicken with strawberry salsa. This is sure to bring warm summer feelings your way. In preparation for two big trips coming in late spring and early summer, where in fact a swimsuit is a requirement…well at least … Continue reading Cilantro Lime Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
In honor of Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras my boyfriend Rick and I decided, okay I decided and Rick agreed to try, to make fried green tomatoes and Louisiana chicken pasta. Typically I make my fried green tomatoes using fresh tomatoes from my backyard vegetable garden, but as it is the middle of winter in Wisconsin nothing is planted or … Continue reading Louisiana Chicken Pasta and Fried Green Tomatoes
Growing up and to this day dutch apple pie is my all time favorite! My grandmother, Aggie (this was her nickname given by yours truly), would make it from scratch. I would watch as she sliced and peeled the apples, all with a pairing knife. The crumble topping gently mixed and rolled with her hands. … Continue reading Dutch Apple Pie
This year I decided to throw my group of friends a galentine’s day brunch. For those of you who are not aware, Galentine’s Day is February 13th and is a day for ladies celebrating ladies. Brunch was potluck style with everyone bringing a dish to share. The party space was decked out with festive valentine’s … Continue reading Galentine’s Brunch!
In May 2016, two friends of mine tied the knot in beautiful Jamaica. So when they announced a few months later in August that they were expecting…twins…all of us were beyond excited! We instantly began buzzing with ideas for the baby shower. Pinterest page…check. As the months rolled by, and the planning committee was officially … Continue reading Bunny Baby Shower!
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