The Story: Going to the grocery store is quite an event. I don’t have three toddlers to wrangle through the aisles or 4 teenage boys to feed at home but I do have quite a lot of people to please. I get weird looks at the checkout stand. But who can blame them? All I…
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Blueberry Almond Mini Bundt Cakes
The Story: A Bundt cake. Yes, the “B” is supposed to be capitalized. It’s a trademarked name, didn’t-cha know? I didn’t until 10 seconds ago…Thank you Wikipedia. Anyway, I feel like Bundt cakes have this weird stigma of something the cheesey neighbors bring over on an ugly platter. Like fruit cake for summer. But after…
Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
The Story: I cannot tell you how much chocolate, peppermint and eggnog I have had in the last week. I thought it was time to introduce my taste buds to a few other flavors that aren’t so prominent around Christmas time. Almond Poppy Seed Muffins: 3 eggs 1 ½ cups white sugar ½ cup…
Double Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
The Story: Some of my readers have been giving me a hard time about using cake mixes, but I have to stand up for these 98 cent treasures. They are quick, cheap, easy and once you doctor them up, dip them in ganache and top them with buttercream, they are works of art! …
Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes (Almond Joy)
The Story: After several failed attempts at making homemade almond joys, I decided to take the cupcake route. This coconut cake recipe is from Ina Garten, and I think I will have to try them topped with her cream cheese frosting recipe next time. They look like a perfect treat for summer. Coconut Cakes:…
Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream
Cherry Cakes: 1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 can cherry pie filling Almond Buttercream: 1 cup butter, softened 2-3 teaspoons almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 2-3 cups powdered sugar ¼ cup sour cream (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Beat eggs,…
Almond Bread Pudding
The Story: Yesterday, I flew to Texas to see my family. I usually just sit on airplanes and doze off or just people watch. I always bring my ipod convinced that I will use it, but I never do. This time, I decided to do the cliché thing and get a magazine to read. …
Lemon Cupcakes with Honey Almond Cream Cheese Frosting
The Story: Have you even been to Noah’s Bagels (or Einstein’s or Manhattan’s Bagels depending on where you are in the country,) and had their honey almond schmear? Well I have. And it is a beautiful thing. To have that on a warm chocolate chip bagel is really just like having a cake, but…
