Cinco de Mayo will soon be here. I'm planning a Mexican inspired menu to celebrate and thought flan would be perfect for dessert! Though the ancient Romans are credited with having created flan, the Spanish popularized this sweet custard style version that has become a staple in many of the nations that they influenced. To make this simple recipe you fist make a ...
Desserts
Coco-mocha Cookies—Easter nest cookie treats with coconut oil, chocolate, and macadamia nuts!
Many moons ago, just before Easter, I was born. It was one of the few times in my life that I was exceptionally early (6 weeks to be exact). I came home from the hospital just before Easter Sunday. Since then Easter and my birthday have shared a close proximity and I've often ended up with Easter-themed cakes and treats. Somewhere my mother has a photo of the time I climbed ...
Strawberry Angel Food Cake
Family recipes are some of the very best you can have. Not only are they normally tried and true, but they often come with precious memories attached. I have many recipes that I treasure, especially from my grandmothers. For as long as I can remember, this strawberry cake recipe was a favorite dessert of mine. I have photos to prove that this was the cake I requested for ...
Yum Yum Beignets
I love it when the other members of my family get excited about food. Though they don't as a rule share my enthusiasm for all things edible, they do get pretty excited when I start talking beignets. I first heard of beignets in junior high. A friend was cleaning out her pantry and gave me an old box of mix from Cafe du Monde because she knew I liked to cook. That mix was so ...
Gingerbread Adventures- a fun family Christmas tradition
One of the Christmas traditions my kids enjoy every year is making gingerbread houses. The recipe below is tried and true, though it can be a little challenging getting all of the pieces cut, baked, cooled, and glued together with frosting. But once the hard part is done, the kids really enjoy decorating their own custom cottages with a plethora of candies and royal ...
