Spring has officially sprung! The weather is gorgeous, iced coffee is in full effect, and all of a sudden we can't go out to dinner anywhere that doesn't offer outdoor seating! I feel like this all happened really quickly, I didn't even start Spring cleaning yet. By Spring cleaning, you should know I mean cleaning out the shoe collection to make room for new ones ;) Anyway, this burst of summer weather is definitely welcome. I may not be getting much done, but I sure am enjoying it. One thing I did get done this week are these Cadbury ...
Persimmon and Champagne Granita
I'm so excited to share this recipe with all of you today due to my new found love of persimmons! Have you tried them? They're fantastic and definitely my new "it" fruit of the season! Earlier this week I already had it in my head that I was going to make champagne granita for NYE. It's the perfect dessert for the occasion, light, quick to put together, and boozy! Originally I planned to use blood oranges, but after striking out on a mission to find them, I was introduced to the lovely persimmon. After sampling the persimmon, I was ...
Holiday Cupcake Tree with How-to Video
I'm so excited to share this cupcake tree with all of you! I love cupcakes and I really love Christmas, so creating a Christmas tree out of cupcakes is almost too much for me to handle! Mini cupcakes decorated with buttercream, gumdrops, and of course a bit of sparkle, give the tree a really fun look. It is a great project for all skill levels, and also makes a fabulous centerpiece for holiday parties. When I first thought of this, I couldn't wait to make it! I started out making my vanilla cupcakes and attached them to a styrofoam tree ...