A running/work friend recently asked me to make cupcakes for her little man’s 2nd birthday and these little bright babies were the result. What speaks more to a 2nd birthday – bright, bright colors of course! This recipe is also fairly basic so it’s a good recipe for anyone on the go. So let’s get […]
Entries Tagged as 'Just for Fun'
Happy Birthday Cupcakes
October 31st, 2011 · 4 Comments · cupcake, Just for Fun
Tags:birthday·bright·chocolate·cupcakes·easy·homemade·old·quick·second·two·years
Quick Fire Recipe: Lime Banger Pumpkin Seeds
October 5th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Easy, Healthy, Just for Fun
After all of your pumpkin carving, save the seeds! Clean them, let them dry completely then gently toss them in EVOO, juice of half a lime, lots of sea salt and fresh cracked pepper and roast in a 400°F oven for 20-30 minutes. Be sure to toss about every 5 minutes while roasting them. Cool […]
Tags:easy·healthy·lime·oil·olive·Pepper·pumpkin·quick·Roasted·salt·sea·seeds
Vegetarian Lasagna
September 18th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Cheese, Easy, Healthy, Just for Fun
If anyone has a garden or lives anywhere close to a Farmer’s Market they know zucchinis are season. My daughter is at the Natural Gourmet Institute this year, and reminded me that this vegetable lasagna is a great way to pack in your veggies in a hearty manner!
Tags:basil·green·healthy·lasagna·mushrooms·onions·pasta·peppers·Quinoa·red·sauce·vegetable·vegetarian·veggie·vodka·zucchini
Dinosaur Cake
September 12th, 2011 · No Comments · cake, Dessert, Just for Fun
We recently had a 60th birthday in our office at work for the “big dog” so I made this ‘ancient dinosaur’ cake for him to celebrate the milestone!
Tags:birthday·buttercream·cake·cheese·chocolate·cream·dinosaur·icing·red·velvet
Dr. Pepper Cupcakes
September 8th, 2011 · 47 Comments · cupcake, Dessert, Just for Fun
Well BS’ers it looks like I’ve been challenged to another ‘Iron Chef’ recipe – to make Dr. Pepper flavoured cupcakes for a pregnant lady at work whose had non-stop cravings for DP. So L, these cupcakes are for you and the soon-to-be-Dr.Pepper’s-Number-One-Fan. All the best in the last few days of your pregnancy and can’t […]
Tags:buttercream·chocolate·cupcake·doctor·dr·flavors·frosting·Pepper·pop
First Timer’s Luck: Macarons
September 5th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Dessert, Egg, Just for Fun
Well people – the day finally arrived….the day to tackle my fears of egg whites and make macarons….
Simple Greek Salad
August 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Easy, Healthy, International Food, Just for Fun, Salad
A good friend at work always makes Greek Salad and I go all kindergarten on her and usually end up trading some of my lunch or flat out stealing some of her delicious greek salads she always makes. So I finally got the ingredients to make them myself. If you’re trying to up your veggie […]
Welcome to the Family
August 22nd, 2011 · 2 Comments · Just for Fun
I have been waiting for this moment forever – and thanks to a great sale at Costco I am now a proud owner of a KitchenAid Mixer. I think my kitchen collection is now complete :). – Carlene
Pumped-Up Peanut Butter Pie (For Mikey)
August 21st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Dessert, Just for Fun, Soul Food
If anyone follows lots of food blogs, you would have seen the trend of peanut butter pie. These have been in support of an American food blogger, Jennie, who lost her husband Mikey to a heart attack. There’s been a surge of PB Pie recipes, not only to show support and love for for Jennie […]
Tags:butter·chocolate·cookie·crumble·ganache·jenni·mikey·peanut·pie
Watermelon Salad
August 19th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Easy, Fresh herbs, Healthy, Just for Fun
It’s official. Summer is here and watermelons are on sale at the grocery store. Do you love watermelon but wonder what kind of things you can do to spruce up the classic summer fruit? Well try this salad at your next summer gathering.
Tags:basil·easy·fresh·healthy·herbs·mint·nutritious·quick·Salad·spearmint·summer·watermelon