Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

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Making Doug and my boys feel special is very important to me, especially on Valentine’s Day. By simply adding sprinkles to the rim of the glasses, and serving the Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshakes in them, you can make a simple treat extra special. One of my favorite chefs to watch is Bobby Flay. We have made… [Continue Reading]

Fruit Smoothie Recipe and Giveaway

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We are kicking our week off with this delicious Fruit Smoothie Recipe. I’ve made lots of smoothies before, but never with freshly squeezed juice. I’ll have to admit, I really don’t eat as good as I should. Most of the time it’s because I’m busy and just don’t take the time. One of my goals… [Continue Reading]

Labor Day Cook-out Ideas

Labor-Day-Cupcakes

Well, this is it, the official end to the Summer season…Labor Day…I’m not really very happy that Summer will be over, although I do love Fall, and all it has to offer, especially the cooking and baking. I’ve put together some ideas for your Labor Day Cook-outs…Enjoy! psssppp…Did you get your Picnic Printables? Look for… [Continue Reading]

St. Patrick’s Day Food: Drinks

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Shamrock Shake Recipe: 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream 1 cup Milk 6-8 drops of Green Food Coloring 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon Mint Extract {depending on taste} Directions: Place all ingredients in blender and mix. Top with whipping cream and a chocolate gold coin. Irish Cream Pie Shake Recipe: 1 cup International Delight Irish Creme Coffee… [Continue Reading]

Holiday Party: Chex Mix, Frozen Hot Chocolate and more

Party Dessert Buffet

One of our families Holiday traditions is to share homemade goodies with our friends. This year we decided to host a Holiday Party, invite our friends and send them home with some goodies. The Dessert Buffet had Christmas Cupcakes, Cookie Dough Truffles and Peanut Butter Bars. Everyone brought an appetizer to share, and I baked… [Continue Reading]

Homemade for the Holidays: Christmas Cheese Ball

Cheese Ball

Welcome to Homemade for the Holidays! I’m having such a good time creating Homemade gifts to share with you, I hope you are enjoying them! If you are a subscriber, don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the Roundabouts Christmas Cupcake Wrappers. The link was in last weeks Cupcake Chronicles Newsletter. I will be choosing… [Continue Reading]

Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte and 2011 Susan Branch Calendar Giveaway

Pumpkin Chai Latte

GIVEAWAY CLOSED I have been a fan of Susan Branch for many MANY years! I just adore her work. She writes and designs with a certain whit and charm that is unmistakable. She shares delicious recipes, creative ideas for entertaining and decorating and of course, her beautifully amazing artwork is breathtaking! Susan shares her recipe for… [Continue Reading]