Beautiful Cakes From Start to Finish
Before I begin I just have to say…TGIF! Now I have two and half days (I start my weekend officially on Friday afternoon) to spend with my family playing outside and yes doing some yard work. But it is 82 degrees out, winter is in the rear view. No more snow, no more coats, no more ice!! What a relief it is when our 3 year old daughter asks to play outside we can just walk out the door rather then spend 10 minutes getting all suited up to stay warm first.
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I’m laughing as write this post because if anyone had told me I would be writing about kale I wouldn’t have believed it. Just because I know I have to eat healthy doesn’t mean I always have a taste for it. But It’s spring now and I am working hard to try to reverse some of the effects of a long winter in the house with holiday treats and good comfort food that helped keep me warm and cozy this winter and added a few pounds. Time to bring in some healthy.
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What is it about the beloved maraschino cherry that makes everyone smile? When I was younger if I had to share a dessert (torturous) with my brother we would argue over the cherry. It swirls the bottom of endless cocktail glasses. And my 3 year old daughter loves to beg her grandfather for one whenever we visit. Is it the bright bejeweled red color that seems to glow? The sweet candy taste? The pop in your mouth when you take a bite? All of the above? What ever it is it’s the delicious main star of this brownie
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Butter Pecan – I remember being teased that “Butter Pecan” was for “old folks” when I named it as one of my favorite ice creams as a kid. I never really understood this, I mean who wouldn’t love butter and pecans together, it’s as American as apple pie. Not helping my case was the fact it was always my grandma and grandpa that would bring it over for dessert when they would come visit. But I stood my ground and to this day it’s still one of my favorite flavor combinations and not just because I’m getting older (lol).
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I am so excited that The Sugar Coated Cottage is officially launched and just in time for Easter.
It’s been a long time coming and I still have a long ways to go but if I waited for the “perfect time” it was never going to happen.
Thank you for all those who are checking out my online home. I hope this visit will be one of many as I continue to bring techniques, ideas and recipes your way.
Be sure to check out the Easter cupcakes post. They are adorable and easy to make.
Many thanks!
Stacey