This summer has been full of fun family activities, but until last week we really hadn’t spent much time with friends. (I know–weird!!) My kids seem to be enjoying the family time, and I am soaking it in. Last Wednesday, I had the wonderful opportunity to host a super-fun and super-HOT Awesome Wholesome Backyard Party…
Wonderful Dessert: Chocolate, Cream Cheese and Cool Whip Layered Treat
I was talking about a favorite Spring-time dessert last week with some friends online, and promised that I would share the recipe here after the holiday. After eating a bowl of Wonderful for a before-lunch snack this morning, I remembered my promise. You will thank me later, I swear! This dessert is an old…
Sour Cream Coffee Cake Breakfast Cupcakes
Please excuse the cell phone picture of these cupcakes. I baked these solely for the intent to eat them (which I happily did) but after I posted the picture of Instagram, I had more requests for the recipe than I was expecting… So, for those of you waiting, and those of you who are…
Vegetarian Wheaty Tortilla Soup
It has been raining hard for 24 hours. Know what that means? It’s a soup night! This is a recipe that my sister, Andrea, shared with me quite a while ago. I was skeptical at first (WHOLE wheat kernels?) but everyone LOVES this soup. Plus, I love the HEALTHINESS factor, and the fact that…
Some Days You Just Need Chocolate
Chocolate is the perfect solution for a tough, emotionally exhausting week. What is it about chocolate that makes everything feel better? On second thought, don’t answer that. Today, as I was dipping 200+ truffles into melted chocolate, CandyMan asked why I was making so much candy. Special occasion, maybe? Do you need an excuse for…
Pumpkin Muffins – Food Photographer, I am Not
As much as I love taking pictures of just about anything, I have never been really excited about any of the food photos that I have taken. Maybe mastering food photography should be one of my goals for 2011. Regardless of how these muffins look….they tasted incredible. The family liked them, too, apparently. The other…
Favorite Holiday Recipes
I have been cooking for the holidays for 14 years now. Most of the dishes that I cook for the holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter) are the dishes that were my favorites when I was growing up, attending big holiday family gatherings. So, for your eating pleasure……the Better in Bulk favorite family recipes: Grandma Betty’s…
Sesame Pork Ribs
Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at http://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8 In my preparation for a big trip to the grocery store today, I was searching through recipes on my food blog (don’t get excited…I haven’t updated it in ages!), and came across…
The $5000 Avocado
You might recall a post here last month about the Amazing Avocado, along with a favorite family recipe. At the time, I was submitting the recipe to an avocado recipe contest (with a grand prize of $5000). Now, a month later, I am happy to announce (if you haven’t heard all of my tweeting and…
Homemade Doughnut Holes
Do you ever crave cinnamon churros or warm, fresh, doughnut holes? Have I got the recipe for you! It’s quick and easy, and is sure to be a hit with the kids. Ingredients: 1 can (10 oz) buttermilk biscuits Vegetable oil (enough to cover bottom of medium to large pot) Cinnamon Sugar mixture (1/2 cup…