I love being a mom. Of course, it is easy to do that when you have two of the sweetest kids in the whole wide world. I also love kumquats and thought that in honor of Mother's Day, I would share one of my favorite recently developed recipes with this awesome ingredient. It is best to find very fresh kumquats—preferably picked at their peak. When purchased from grocery ...
Desserts
King Cake
Mardi Gras will soon arrive and King Cake is one of the traditional treats enjoyed for this holiday. This brioche-like cake is also called the "Three Kings Cake" because its symbolism is tied to the Epiphany and it traditionally has a bean, nut, or trinket hidden inside. Whoever finds this treasure is designated king. However, along with this honor comes obligation...they ...
Marshmallow Peeps
A Very Chick Spring Treat Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and marshmallow Peeps are in almost every store. Though I am not a big fan of their flavor, they are pretty cute—and my husband "needs" to enjoy one or two every Spring. I thought this would be a fun way to incorporate them into the decor of a spring table setting for a dinner party or ...
Campfire Cones
I love camping! I love planning our menu and cooking while on a camping trip. S’mores are the proverbial camping dessert and I enjoy them but they can be really, really, really messy. I know, that is part of the fun! But sometimes the combination of marshmallow goo, sand, leaves, and the great outdoors is just a little too much for me. I thought up this yummy treat as an ...
Mom, Can We Camp Tonight?
It is a holiday weekend, the weather is FABULOUS and as the birds sing, the sky is blue in my backyard. My two adorable kids (yes, I am biased) have decided that we MUST camp. I don’t have the heart to tell them that we have too many chores to even consider sneaking away this weekend, or that the temperature is supposed to drop drastically tonight. My industrious ...
