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Peach Pie Sugar Cookies
It’s officially peach season. And when you have a dear friend who’s from the peach capital of Utah, that would be Brigham City, you make her a special cookie, right? I’m so glad you love this cookie as much as I do Brooke! I’m determined to go to Peach Days. Peaches on all the things.…
Read MoreThere’s a bun in my oven!
Really. There’s a bun in my oven! I’ve always thought that would be fun to say, and now I can! I am sorry for the lack of food delicious posts lately- but the mere thought of food has made me want to loose my lunch. (I’m trying to be delicate here.) So, please bare with…
Read MoreRainy, bubbly, New York.
Do you see the bubbles? Yes, I do too… sometimes it rains in New York. And it happened to rain the day we went to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. And by rain, I mean the heavens opened up and water flooded the streets. I washed these shoes before we came to New…
Read MoreA week with my sister….
Shoe Shopping= $120Lunch with the girls= Mom’s treatAquarium tickets for the family=$30Spending time with my sister= Priceless (All the cousins- they’re getting so big!) Happy Baking!
Read MoreThe pantry makeover- Simply Living Smart.
I’ve complained for a while now about my teeny tiny pantry. How can I make it more functional and pretty? Well, I finally gave in, and pulled everything out. The next morning, I opened my email to see one from Anitra and Simply Living Smart. Guess what? It was all about pantry organization. Bingo! I…
Read MoreThe highlight of my week.
Have you heard of Richard Paul Evans? Some of you may know his books, The Christmas Box, The Letters, The Carousel, Promise Me, The Walk…. I could go on and on…. at my signing at the grand-re-opening of Valley Fair Deseret Book, I was able to sign with him… I didn’t know ahead of time,…
Read MoreSometimes I wonder….
Why do I dream about food? There must be a connection between me dreaming about food, and not loosing weight. It must be purely psychological. On the plus side, I get to make yummy recipes each day. Is there really a sock monster in my dryer? I have a whole box of single socks that…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to my #1 Football Fan!
Football cake bites from 101 Gourmet Cake Bites Happy Birthday to my little man! He’s turning 8 today. AND he wants Football cake bites. Of course I am making them for him today. Along with all the best foods you find at a tailgate party. (pics and recipes to come) So Happy Birthday Mr. E!…
Read MoreI’m getting crafty!
I love craft days…. and I’ve been so busy, I haven’t had one in months…. unless you count the DIY cake plates. But technically that was for the book, right? Have you seen Pinterest lately? There are some great ideas for fall and Halloween decorations. So, I was craving Hobby Lobby one morning- and called…
Read MoreThe Chocolate…. a review
The Chocolate is a relatively new little bake shop, close to my home. I had driven by what seems like a thousand times… before my friend and I decided to stop in and have a taste of their baked goods. I choose the strawberry shortcake and the lemon cupcake… I had to try the lemon…
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