B is for Baking:Â Cake Decorating Party I have to admit that most home parties really just aren’t my thing. Sure they can be a fun way to get together to socialize with girlfriends, but I always feel pressured to buy (self imposed pressure perhaps?) and end up spending too much money or buying things that Continue reading
R is for Recipes: Cheese Danish Squares There is nothing like a hot cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast baked good to start a weekend morning. Â Today I am going to share a recipe for cheese danish squares that is so easy and so good, it is sure to become a favorite recipe for Continue reading
E is for Easter: Easter Basket Cupcakes Hooray! Â It’s Easter time! Â Easter is one of my favorite holidays of the year. Â Spring weather is returning, flowers are starting to peek out from the earth, fancy little girl hats and dresses are out in the stores, bunnies and chicks, colorful eggs and candy are everywhere. Â Did Continue reading
B is for Baking: Irish Soda Bread Quite awhile ago now I was lucky enough to spend several years living in Boston while working on my Master’s degree.  I made wonderful friends and fell in love with the amazing city.  Of course, Boston is known for its large Irish population so it is no surprise that I made Continue reading
V is for Valentine’s Day:  Valentine Chocolate Bark Many years ago I was introduced to the recipe for this chocolate bark by a friend and colleague and it has become a regular treat in our house. It is so simple to make and super yummy! I seriously cannot stay out of it once I make Continue reading
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