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If I had to pick my all time favorite dessert it would be a cheesecake. Any sort of cheesecake will do. I’m crazy about the tangy taste of the cheesecake, but not so thrilled at how long it takes to make a cheesecake. In fact, I hate making cheesecakes because it takes for-ev-er. So, to continue with my “Birthday Week” theme, I decided to make one heck of a cheesecake – in dip form. It had to include that delicious {Read More}
I can’t think of any other dessert that is more romantic than a crème brûlée. It oozes romance. I could be a little bias though. The first time I had crème brûlée was on a cruise with my husband. We were dressed up like prom night and our European waiter suggested this delicate dessert in the most seductive British accent. Candles were glowing softly all around us, we both gracefully picked up our spoons and took a bight. It was a {Read More}
I love making a warm fruit crumble and then topping it with a nice big scoop of creamy ice cream. These Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars are like that, only upside down and… a little different. With the creamy cheesecake layer on the bottom and the layer of fruit and crumble on top, it’s a decadent dessert that will cover all the sweet cravings you have. If you love to snack throughout the day then you really need to check out {Read More}
I’m in a weird spot right now. The world is transitioning into fall, with big beautiful green trees turning all shades of red, brown, yellow and orange. The air is crisper in the evenings, and the mornings arrive with dew drops on the grass. Cinnamon and spice candles burn and invite the welcoming smells of what is sure to be a glorious season. Sounds magical doesn’t it? Right now temperatures here in Arizona are just barely dropping under 100 degrees. {Read More}
For most of the country, Summer is coming to an end. Swim suits are on sale, and Fall clothes are showing up in stores. Here in Arizona it’s still blazing fireballs, so it’s the perfect time to pick up a cute swim suit for next to nothing. But that also means I still have to watch my figure. I know what you’re thinking… “How can she watch her figure when she makes treats like these!?” Well my friend, I have {Read More}
Not too long ago my husband had the day off of work so we decided to go spoil ourselves. We went shopping {which consisted of my husband sitting in the car and playing a game on his phone while I went into Crate & Barrel}, then we had lunch. We ate at The Cheesecake Factory, and it was a no-brainer when our server suggested the Avocado Egg Rolls for an appetizer. They were so good, I had to re-create them for {Read More}
Did you know today is National Zucchini Day? Seems fitting, seeing as zucchini plants are bursting in bountiful supply. I do not have a zucchini plant. I did a couple years ago. But it died shortly after producing one measly deformed zucchini. None-the-less, I still love zucchini. It’s a great vegetable to throw in my Mother-in-law’s famous Potato Casserole, to give it a little something extra. Normally her recipe calls for Cream of Chicken Soup, but I substituted that for {Read More}
Summer has officially begun! My kids are home from school, all of them… ALL of them… It started out great, with all my kids playing nicely together, building some crazy half car/half boat/half lawnmower out of Legos. I thought it was going to be a peaceful summer…then… it happened… My son- “Kaylee gave me a wedgie!” {Kaylee is the oldest, and apparently not so mature} Kaylee- “Well Crew pulled my pants down!” {Crew, my son, is second oldest, and also {Read More}
I need a panic room. One with sound proof walls, a little fridge, and maybe a shower? I don’t think that’s too much to ask for. I would just like {for once} to take a shower without having a child walk into my bathroom and tell me that so-and-so is “trying to throw their shoes at me.” I know you are thinking, ‘why not just lock the door?‘ Well, instead of just irritating banter, I will hear blood piercing screams and {Read More}
As if you needed another reason to love me… I am now on Twitter, so you can keep up with me and my blog! I am typically 2-3 seasons behind what is “cool” and “hip” so I’m sorry if I didn’t make it there faster… {Twitter basically just hit the clearance racks at Target for me.} I also just recently got an iPhone, but I feel like I am on top of that trend… What else is “trendy” right now?? Teddy Grahams! {Read More}
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