CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY: Sirloin Burger w/Cabernet Caramelized Onions topped...
“Happy Father’s Day, Happy Father’s Day. Happy, happy, happy, happy Father’s day. And don’t you know we love you so, happy, happy, happy, happy Faaaaather’s day!” A little ditty I made up when I was...
View ArticleVINTAGE WEDDING DESSERT TABLE
Abbie & Aaron’s Wedding Cakes, Alpen Rose Designer, Donna Sawyer Donut Topiaries, Donna Sawyer Floral Arrangements, Donna Sawyer, Abbie, Bridesmaids and family...
View ArticleCELEBRATING APPLES: Apple Pie (3) Different Ways
It’s apple time! Every year I head out to Crane’s Apple Farm in Fennville to pick apples. Because of the weird weather this spring their supply of apples is low. This year has been particularly...
View ArticleVALENTINE’S DESSERT #1: Chocolates Pots de Creme
Valentine’s Day is coming up and I am creating a series of my favorite chocolate desserts. Chocolate Pots de Creme is the first in this series. It is super easy to make and absolutely delicious! You...
View ArticleSPANISH HOT CHOCOLATE
Hot Chocolate vs Hot Cocoa…there is a huge difference! Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, which is chocolate pressed free of all its richness, the fat of cocoa butter. Hot chocolate is made from...
View ArticleTOASTED ALMOND & COCONUT BISCOTTI
Biscotti means “twice baked” in Italian, and double baking is the secret to making these wonderful crunchy cookies. To make biscotti, the dough is shaped into an oblong loaf and baked. The baked loaf...
View ArticleGRADUATION PARTY SERIES – Theme 1: “You are my Sunshine”
Are you tired of the high school graduation party standby of diploma die cuts and black and white decorations? I sure am. Several of my friends have seniors who are graduating this June. They have...
View ArticleGRADUATION PARTY SERIES: Theme 2: “Your next Chapter”
“Your Next Chapter” is a great theme for a Graduation Party! This theme focuses on the graduates Next Chapter of Life opening their eyes to the possibilities and excitement ahead of them and helping...
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