There are always so many items on our to do lists, right? Well this made it to the top of mine, and I’m glad it did. I attended Big Traveling Potluck a few weeks ago and really couldn’t wait to bake with the beautiful California Strawberries I received. They were super sweet and deliciou ...

_{Posted by 9 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

For the Salmon Lovers! Do you love Salmon? How about your family? It always seems to be a hit with mine. I  bought a can of Salmon thinking it would be great to have on hand and my intention was to make a Salmon Mac and Cheese for them the next time I was going [...] ...

_{Posted by 14 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

My go to jam on a PB&J is strawberry, but for everything else it seems like raspberry is my favorite. I love it on scones, especially lemon scones, on a piece of toast, bagels and… well…. cupcakes!!!! I love the way there is raspberry jam on the top of the cupcake in the center of [. ...

_{Posted by 17 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

A fruit smoothies like no other. Really there is avocado, pineapple and coconut in this delicious smoothie. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or to whip up and enjoy anytime. I love pineapple and coconut together, it’s such a wonderful taste. I’ve made Grilled Cake and Pineapple that is a super- ...

_{Posted by 22 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Ever since I was a kid mashed potatoes have been a favorite of mine. I loved eating them with dinner, and I especially loved when there were leftovers. I would heat them up and have them for a snack. My tastes haven’t changed much, a bowl of mashed potatoes for a snack is pretty perfect [...] ...

_{Posted by 1 minute ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Key lime pie reminds me of being a kid in Florida with my family and grandparents and having them all talk about key lime pie. It seemed like the subject came up often. I could not imagine lime pie, and why everyone was raving over such a concoction. I was one who never passed up a [...] ...

_{Posted by 1 hour ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Oatmeal cookies get kicked up a notch with Banana Cream yumminess in these Banana Cream Oatmeal Bites. These can be made in a jiffy and are a crowd pleaser. I love little bite sized treats. Some of my favorites are Pumpkin Spice Bites, Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites, Peanut Butter S’more Bites,  ...

_{Posted by 32 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Cake was invented for celebrating. I’m convinced of it! It doesn’t matter if it’s a major celebration or just a simple celebration of two friends getting together, there is always time for celebrating and cake is always necessary. At least I think it is. These fun little mini cakes ...

_{Posted by 1 hour ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

I’m not sure if I prefer this for breakfast or a midnight snack best, but really this Blueberry Banana Chocolate Chip Cake is good any time of day. It’s perfect to wrap up and take on the go in the morning. It’s perfect to eat right before bed. It’s healthy* really…just ...

_{Posted by 37 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

I wonder if there is a way to live on coconuts? If there is, I think I could. I could have coconut milk, coconut shavings, and toasted coconut….yeah that all sound good to me. Let’s see, there would also be Mounds Candy Bars, those yummy Samoa Girl Scout Cookies and don’t let me fo ...

_{Posted by 40 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Remind me not to leave home without headphones. PLEASE! I went on vacation without them. I was desperately begging my son and daughter to share theirs, and well I bet you can imagine how that worked out for me. Actually my little guy gets the award for forfeiting them a few times. I did manage to bo ...

_{Posted by 44 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

These are NOT your ordinary biscuits! These are biscuits and gravy Mexican Style. Fluffy and high these Cheddar Biscuits are perfect for this gravy. Truth be told about gravy. I LOVE it, I love it on french fries, mashed potatoes, it’s so yummy I really like dunking stuff in gravy. Old El Paso ...

_{Posted by 50 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Trying to get 8 people to decide on a TV show is almost impossible. In my opinion, it’s easier to make a dessert they all can agree on. Clicking channels drives me crazy, seeing nothing interesting on 500+channels is just silly. I wish we  found some 80′s reruns to laugh at because most ...

_{Posted by 53 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

These cute bunnies have become my favorite Easter cookies. I made lots of bunny cookies last year. I see more chocolate bunnies this time of year it seems than, furry white bunnies. I thought it was time to make a bunch of chocolate bunnies. I sent a bunch of cookies to my brothers family and well [ ...

_{Posted by 56 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

It’s no secret I love rice pudding, and Horchata reminds me of delicious rice pudding. I first had Horchata years ago and one sip and that is all that came to my mind, rice pudding. It tastes like yummy rice pudding, with cinnamon, maybe nutmeg, and it’s creamy, but not heavy. Icy cold, ...

_{Posted by 60 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

I see flowers blooming and the bright colors popping up everywhere. It’s SPRING! I just love that we turned the clocks ahead and there is more daylight. Our tree blooms early and it’s so pretty. I look forward to it blooming all year. Dwarf Avondale Red Bud Tree I just love it, the only ...

_{Posted by 63 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Imagine the cool crispness of a peppermint patty smashing into your cappuccino. and well that cappuccino in cupcake form. I think I dream of all yummy  things in cupcake and cookie form. Don’t you?. It’s cool and crisp and comforting and yummy all at the same time. I think I saw somethin ...

_{Posted by 66 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Aren’t these festive and the perfect green for St. Patrick’s Day? They are easy enough to whip up, so you can start celebrating. Isn’t everyone a little bit Irish on St. Patty’s Day! Velvet cupcakes wouldn’t be the same without cream chees ...

_{Posted by 69 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

Rise and shine and lets get breakfast on the table! Breakfast couldn’t get any easier or tastier than this if you ask me. Really, this one will be on your table in minutes and  you will be thanking me. (Well my family sure did) and I will graciously accept cookies or any other sugary treat. [. ...

_{Posted by 70 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}

I am not a patient person. I don’t like sitting and waiting. But today I found myself at the urgent care with my boy and the first half hour went by pretty quickly, check in update paper work… then in walks a friend of mine, and we all sat chatting for the next two hours. [...] ...

_{Posted by 71 days ago} Diane {Created by Diane}