Balancing the Good Things in Life
What is a trifle? Basically a trifle is a dessert made with some kind of fruit, some kind of cake, and something creamy. Although trifles are simple, they are elevated to elegance by their fancy glass containers. Every kitchen should have a pedestal trifle bowl or set of mini trifle bowls. Trifles are quite possibly […]
Do you love the beach so much that you wish you could be there all the time? Me, too! The warm sun, soothing sound of the waves, and feeling of your toes in the sand relaxes like nothing else. How about bringing a bit of that feeling into your home with a coastal decor theme? During […]
If you’re a Cotton Candy lover like me, you may already know that you can order a Cotton Candy Frappuccino from Starbucks’ secret menu. Simply ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with 2 pumps of raspberry syrup. It tastes just like cotton candy! Cotton Candy has got to be one of the best flavors of childhood. Who […]
Lemon is one of my favorite flavors for desserts. There is just something about the sour and sweet combination that is pleasing to my palette. As a matter of fact, my mouth is watering as I’m typing and thinking about this Lemon Oreo Cheesecake! The Lemon Oreos used in this recipe may be hard to […]
The only thing better than ice cream is homemade ice cream. I’ve tried many ice cream recipes over the years, but none as fun, quick, and easy as No Churn Double Swirl Ice Cream. There is nothing to cook ahead of time and as the name implies, you don’t even have to churn it! You […]
Do you ever need an easy but tasty salad recipe to bring to potluck meals or to feed a lot of people? Spring Mix Goat Cheese Salad is a no-fuss “dump recipe” that requires no chopping, peeling or prep work of any kind. If you can open packages, you can make this salad! It’s great […]
If you have a bit of a sweet tooth and love wine, then sangria is the beverage for you! I like making a batch of this a couple of days before we’re having friends over for a game night or cookout. I have several sangria recipes for different occasions, but this Pink Moscato Sangria is perfect […]
You wander into the kitchen looking for a little something sweet to eat, but all you find is that your kids have wiped out every single cookie and snack cake in the house. There’s a cake mix on the shelf in the pantry, but you really don’t want to bake and frost a cake. Wait […]
S’mores are known for being the ultimate camping dessert, but this rustic treat can easily be dressed up into a more elegant presentation. The classic ingredients of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows are still all here, they’re just represented in a slightly different form. Serve these S’mores in a Cup in dessert glasses, individual parfait glasses, […]
At my wedding shower over 26 years ago, my husband’s Mom presented me with a very special gift of several Kreppein Family Recipes. Among those recipes was one she called “Kreppein Kandy.” She made this old fashioned hard candy every year, placed it into pretty tins or jars, and gave it to family and friends for […]
