I LOVE key lime pie…in fact, I love limes. Lime Popsicle, lime candy, lime lip balm, lime smell, lime in my pop, lime in my ears, lime, lime, lime. So, naturally I was all smiles when Oprah shared her favorite recipe from Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago restaurant. It is so easy to make, has the perfect […]
S’mores Cookies
I’ve seen this recipe a few different places across the web and decided I would finally give it a whirl. I must say, I’m pretty glad I did! I love that the cookie base has lots of graham cracker in it…giving a more authentic S’mores taste. I also opted to use Symphony Bars rather than […]
Plate Pedestal Craft & Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
I keep seeing these darling “pedestals” all over the place. I thought to myself, “Self, I can make that!” So that’s what I did today. I went to Pier One and bought some super cute plates (on sale, no less) found candlestick holders on clearance at Michael’s and some “Goop” glue. That’s all you need […]
BETTER Than Chili’s Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie
What? You have to bring a dessert to Thanksgiving dinner and if you hear anymore about pumpkins, you’ll barf?? Okay, easy. Let me help you. Well, first…let me give you the fascinating background on this dessert. You will love this story so much that you will want to put it in book form, share it […]
Homeade Apple Pie Filling (she:Rachel)
Hello again! It’s Jessica’s sister, Rachel. I wrote a post awhile ago about some activities you can do with your kids to help them with their math. In case you missed it, I live in Wyoming, have a wonderful husband, Andy, and a 4 month old little boy, Ryan. Since I had a baby this […]
Family Night: Forgiving Others (& Super Yummy Lemon Bars!)
* Family Night is a designated night, once a week, where you sit down with your family…have a lesson, an activity, and a treat. It’s a great way to spend time together as a family and teach your children about the important things they don’t learn in school. * I put together this lesson on […]
Best Hand-Churned Ice Cream
Here is the best ice cream recipe that has been in my family for years. When we go to my grandparents over the Fourth of July we make homemade ice cream, and we churn it by hand. It’s just that much better because we worked hard for it. It’s tradition, and brings back great childhood […]
Mouth-Dropping Chocolate Toffee Trifle
So, this Chocolate Toffee Trifle is one of those desserts that is so insanely easy but when you bring it in the room…mouths drop. People think you went “all out” and “spent soooo much time” making this fancy schmancy trifle…but, you didn’t. Nope, after the cakes bake…it literally takes 10 minutes to put it together. […]
Banana Cake ~ An Easier Way To Win Friends & Influence People
I cannot stress enough how much you need to try this! I can pretty much promise that you will be making it regularly and that your stature in society as a fabulous baker will increase dramatically. Who doesn’t want that? Not only will you have the “looks” but you now have the “banana cake” to […]
Fresh Peach Dessert
I ain’t kiddin’ you, this is the BEST summer dessert! Thanks to my hubby’s fam for introducing this recipe to me! Here are your ingredients: Crush up the graham crackers, and add one stick of butter (melted) Press the mixture into a 9×13 pan Mix condensed milk, and lemon juice together. Stir condensed milk mixture […]
Tropical Passion Dessert (she: Karen)
Hi everyone! I’m Karen, Mariel’s Mom. Mariel asked me to share a recipe with you, and since I was a little short on time this week, I thought I would share a very easy yet delicious tropical delight. In fact, Mariel’s husband, after trying this said that it was “the most refreshing thing he has […]
Red Raspberry Jello
This one is for you, She One.. Mariel keeps asking me to do a post on this Jell-O. It is soooo good and easy! Here are the ingredients: This is my Momma’s recipe. Red Raspberry Jello