My son recently turned 3 years old and we hosted his birthday in our home and did all of the decorating ourselves. We enjoy hosting birthday parties for our children and this year we did a Construction Site theme for his party. My son is really into construction vehicles, diggers, dump trucks, bull … [Read more...] about Birthday Party Construction Site Cupcake Wrappers and Toppers
Food and Recipes
Boozy Berry Ice Cream Recipe
Throwing an adult party this summer? Do you enjoy serving unique frozen treats at your parties? This ice cream recipe is for ADULTS ONLY due to the addition of the white wine. It's really an easy-to-make recipe that is courtesy of Sparkling Ice beverages. Boozy Berry Ice Cream Recipe 32 ounces … [Read more...] about Boozy Berry Ice Cream Recipe
Sesame Cashew Slaw with Lemon Dressing
September means back to school, the end of summer, and the establishing of new routines. This month, Limoneira spokesperson Megan Roosevelt is making the kitchen a less stressful place with healthy, delicious salads that can be made in advance for the whole family – and that pair beautifully with a … [Read more...] about Sesame Cashew Slaw with Lemon Dressing
Pomegranate Margarita Cocktail Recipe
A few weeks ago I stopped in to a local bakery and bought a loaf of pomegranate bread. It was the first time in many years that I have enjoyed anything containing pomegranates or its flavor. Buying that bread reminded me how much I loved pomegranates in my early twenties and when I saw this recipe … [Read more...] about Pomegranate Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Homemade Vanilla Pudding Shines with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is undoubtedly one of the core ingredients in my kitchen. I reach for my trusty bottle of vanilla nearly every time I bake, and it’s a must for ice cream and even some savory dishes. When an ingredient is that important, it’s essential to use the best, which is why I love … [Read more...] about Homemade Vanilla Pudding Shines with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
The Great British Baking Show Season 5 Available on DVD
PBS’s Great British Baking Show has an almost cult-like following, but I must confess that until I received Season 5 on DVD to review, I was unfamiliar with this imported baking competition series. Now, however, I am truly a fan! As an avid home baker myself, I loved watching the contestants take on … [Read more...] about The Great British Baking Show Season 5 Available on DVD
Banana Fruit Bread Recipe
In case you haven't guessed, I'm passionate about baking. I got my first baking experience at the age of 13 and have loved it ever since. Like most little girls, the first thing that I ever made was a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Shortly after the cookie-making experience, I ventured … [Read more...] about Banana Fruit Bread Recipe
Homemade Classic Yellow Cake Recipe
Need to make a cake but don't have a boxed mix sitting on your shelf? Just prefer making your cakes from scratch? If you answered YES to either of those questions, I think you're going to enjoy this recipe. It's a recipe to make a basic homemade yellow cake. I call it "basic" because you can add-in … [Read more...] about Homemade Classic Yellow Cake Recipe