Last year, when I told my 9-year-old son we were going to decorate eggs, he got excited. He started plotting and planning what he would do with crayons, markers, and food coloring. When I began to peel the plain white boiled eggs, he was visibly surprised. "Mommy, have you forgotten something?" he asked, his tone edged with disappointment. ...
Easter
Egg-speriment, perfect boiled eggs
Every year about this time, the great debate starts about exactly how you should boil an egg. There seems to be divided opinions on this subject, and I have to admit my favorite resource is my grandmother, who I call almost every time I boil one. This year, after reading a very confident discourse by another foodie (who was not at all consistent with what grandma does), I ...
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 ...
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 ...
Classic Carrot Cake
One of the most popular desserts this time of year is carrot cake. In addition to the fact that it is a delicious and moist, it also seems to go really well with the whole Easter theme (since bunnies eat carrots, right?). Yes, the true meaning of Easter has far greater significance than the flavor of a cake or a decorative theme, but it is still fun to have special family ...
