Category Archives: DESSERTS.jpg) This morning on one of the news channels they were talking Valentines Day. Oh how that word resonates differently between the male & female mind. I got a good chuckle out of some of the men that were being interviewed, and their thoughts on this big day. One of the guys was really funny and… .jpg) One of my sweet daughters Chantri . . . is giving a special friend a Baby Shower. She had so many things to do, so I offered to make the little Mini cupcakes. It was quite fun! Her colors are bright pink and lime green, which made the cupcakes colorful & happy. I made: Vanilla Bean Cupcakes… .jpg) I have a beautiful and extremely talented friend named Jessica. She lives just around the corner from me, which makes me very lucky indeed. In fact, I live around the corner from many wonderful Cooks. Jessica has a delicious blog with many of her recipes . . . You should check it out. Every Christmas, she has a… .jpg) Target . . . You are like a drug. Little demons jump on your shoulders, the second you enter that store. They taunt you and whisper ”sweet temptings” in your ears. Today, I was weak. I gave in . . . and bought a heart shaped cupcake pan. I filled those cute little hearts with Katherine… .jpg) Lately . . . I seem to mini-ize everything. I’m just sure that’s not a real word, but it seems to fit. It’s “two bites” of heaven. If you have a big mouth . . . then you get “one bite” of heaven! I couldn’t resist taking a bite myself. Well . . . two bites… .jpg) Bananas are good for you. Cupcakes . . . are not. My Rationing: Combine the two together, and only half of the cupcake is bad for you! The Bavarian Cream center pushes these cupcakes over the top. I used to make my own, but not after I tried the Pastry Cream you can buy at… .jpg) I’m trying . . . I’m really trying. I just can’t seem to be in 50 places at once. Baking, seems to be taking a back seat. grrrrr. I did manage to bake these today . . . They are scrumptious and look pretty. They would be perfect for one of those Holiday Parties…. .jpg) I’ve jumped the gun a bit on pie baking . . . and eating! Today, my kitchen smelled like heaven. See. Normally . . . I don’t start baking pies until Wednesday, but this year things might be mixed up a bit. We might be making a long trip – I will have to explain… .jpg) This just happens to be one of my favorite desserts. Yes . . . it’s one of those little perks of life, but you can’t make it very often. Why? You’ll have to duct tape yourself to your treadmill! It is perfect for the holidays and I promise you . . . you won’t be trying… .jpg) I certainly don’t eat doughnuts very often, but Apple Fritters have been weighing heavily on my mind. As I was rummaging through my stacks of recipes, I came across this Food Network recipe for Banana Beignets. OK . . . Do I make Fritters or Beignets? There really isn’t much difference. I happened to have… 
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