There are a few recipes in my arsenal that I simply do not mess with. Lasagna. Mama Reita’s meatloaf. Brownies. Chocolate Chip Cookies.And this one. I found this recipe in an issue of Relish magazine eons ago, and I was smitten with it right from the start. This pie contains only the most basic ingredients. Its…
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Sand Pail Cupcakes + Cupcake Topper Tutorial
I shared yesterday the details of my daughter’s Under the Sea 4th birthday celebration, so if you’re just tuning in, you might want to head over to that post first to get the full scoop of this party.Today, I’m sharing with you how I put together the Sand Pail Cupcakes for the cake display, as…
Peach Dumpling Recipe
There are some recipes my sweet mother likes to refer to in their preparation as “easier than falling off a log.”Friends, this recipe falls into that category, but you would never, ever, ever know it by taking a taste!If you’re from the South, chances are that the secret ingredient in this recipe won’t cause you…
Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe
Once upon a summer morning, there was a mother who promised dessert to her three little ones. The day passed, and there was much mirth to be had by all. Dinnertime came many hours hence, and the mother realized something abominable: she had forgotten her dessert promise. Whoops!Scouring the pantry, the mother learned she had very few…
Chocolate Picnic Cake (SSG Idea #12)
With summer cookouts just around the corner, today’s SSG contribution from the sweet and uber talented Amanda from Serenity Now is certainly one I am going to be earmarking. I think after reading this post y’all might be with me in craving chocolate cake for breakfast! 😉 *** Summer is always billed as a slow,…
A Love Story + Food (Chapter 7) – Decadent Brownie Trifle
In case you’re new to A Love Story + Food, you might want to take a minute to read what you’ve missed. And for a full description of the concept behind the series, you can click here. Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6 I’ll pick up today right where I left off in Chapter…
Holiday Desserts to Impress
If y’all are like me, the week of Christmas usually coincides with a throng of visitors, a to-do list about a mile long, and a heap of stress to go right along with it. I have always found it incredibly helpful to plan out all of the meals I will prepare during the holidays well…
A Love Story + Food (Chapter 3)
Good morning! For those of you new to this series, this post here details exactly what it’s all about. If you want to catch up on the other chapters, here are the quick links. Chapter 1 – Mama Reita’s MeatloafChapter 2 – Amy’s Lasagne As I’ve continued to think about which story and recipe to…
Frosty Treat Party Recipes
If you’re just tuning in, you might like to head over to check out this post from Monday about my daughter’s third birthday party, a Frosty Treat Party complete with a visit from the ice cream truck. We had such a fun time! Today I’m going to share with you the menu from the party….
Toffee Squares
There is a witching hour that occurs in our household each day around 4 o’clock. And I cannot blame it on my children (although they are admittedly prone to acting like little hooligans that time of day). Nope, this is all on me. It’s the hour when, without fail, I am most likely to head…