Tag Archives: chocolate

National Whipped Cream Day

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

According to Food.com, today is National Whipped Cream Day. Real whipped cream is very easy to make. All you need is an electric mixer and heavy whipping cream.  Place the chilled cream in a chilled bowl and turn the mixer … Continue reading →

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Fudge-a-Mania

Posted on December 3, 2014 by

No, I’m not talking about the classic children’s book. Wait, does a book that is less than 25 years old count as a “classic”? Ok, back on topic. Fudge is a Christmas classic. One of the first recipes I shared … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with Maple Syrup Frosting

Posted on September 19, 2014 by

There is something about bacon that we all love. Recently I made Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with Maple Syrup Frosting. Sweet + Salty + Smokey = YUMMY.

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Sweet Birthday Surprise

Posted on June 4, 2014 by

Recently my brother-in-law hit had a birthday. The BIG ONE!  He joined the ranks of us over the hill folks. He’s now old!! Yes, that’s right he turned 40. (Hey, I can say that I too am 40). We celebrated … Continue reading →

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Sugar on a stick

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

Last year for the AHG Father/Daughter Dance I made chocolate covered marshmallows. This year our new troop in Florida also had a Father/Daughter Dance. Each family was asked to bring something to share. I asked my  husband what he wanted … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cloud Cake

Posted on January 22, 2014 by

Do you have that one go to dessert that makes a bad day better? I do! Let me introduce you to my secret… Chocolate Cloud Cake A girl-friend brought me my first Chocolate Cloud Cake one day after I had … Continue reading →

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What’s a birthday without a cake?

Posted on August 23, 2013 by

Regardless of age, everyone needs birthday cake. Whether you purchase an overpriced cake from a specialty bakery, or go for the plain box mix and canned frosting, a cake is a must.   Recently I spent a few weeks with … Continue reading →

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