Hi folks. Hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Our weekend will continue as tomorrow is a holiday. So yah for us. Three day weekends are always fun. Kids both have to work but it's all good, they get holiday pay. So another woot woot for the kids.So another sunday is upon us. Almost over actually. Got a phone call from a friend tonight which sidetracked me a bit. Was lovely to hear from her though. I adore my gf's so much. I love my hubs and kids but every girl needs her friends sometimes. I … [Read more...]
Cherry Coconut Muffins
July 31, 2011 by 21 Comments
Hi folks. I could not sleep last night so I decided to do some experimenting in the kitchen. I liked the combination of the fraisiers I made this past week. So I picked a couple of ingredients and made muffins. I had no idea if they would turn out or not. I've not made this kind before. Sometimes you just have to go with your gut and cross your fingers. So I did, and it turned out well. They taste amazing. If you love coconut and you love cherries this is the muffin for you. Hope you try them … [Read more...]
The Daring Bakers’ July, 2011 Challenge – Fresh Fraisiers
July 30, 2011 by 31 Comments
So I made Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Mini Fraisiers for my first challenge. I struggled whether to do it as a classic strawberry fraiser since some people think that's the only kind that counts. But strawberries here are pretty much past their prime so I thought why make something if the ingredients aren't as fresh as possible. So I thought about what was in season and considering my fridge is overflowing with cherries that seemed to make the most sense. Me being, well, me I just couldn't do a … [Read more...]
Farm Fresh Fridays – The clerk checked out my daughter and I almost smacked him edition!
July 29, 2011 by 6 Comments
Okay so this is not the cake post folks. That is coming, I promise. It has to be on it's on post as it was for the daring baker challenge. So I will get to that later. For now I have to share some farm fresh friday goodies with you lovely people.So first to clarify this is not a farmer's market I go to. Although apparently we do have one down town I hear. I will have to check it out but it's only open saturday mornings and those of you who know me know my IBS rages in the morning. So the thought … [Read more...]
sneak peek at tonight’s post
July 29, 2011 by 6 Comments
Ya baby! Are ya drooling?Back in a couple hours. Off to the market.Toodles....and smoochies. xx … [Read more...]
Vanilla Brown Sugar – Experiment # 4
July 28, 2011 by 23 Comments
*Evil laugh* Am I sending you over the edge yet? Sorry folks, I swear there is a reasoning for this. So how are you all doing today? Anything new? Okay on to the next experiment. This will teach you how to make your own vanilla flavoured sugar you can use in baking. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Vanilla Sugar – Experiment # 3
July 28, 2011 by 19 Comments
Hey folks, sick of me yet. Trust me there's a method to my madness. Of course it's top secret and if I tell you well then I have to dress up like Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and hunt you down. And I just honestly don't have time for all that. So just trust your loyal lunatic folks. I am not insane, or I am but aren't you used to it by now? … [Read more...]
Vanilla Oats – Experiment # 2
July 28, 2011 by 9 Comments
Okay I am about to drive you crazy but hey, what are lunatics for right?! I need to put these all in separate posts for a reason. Feel free to read them all or just skim them. Up to you. I mean I would read them as I think I am fascinating but that's just me. … [Read more...]
Vanilla Salt – Experiment # 1
July 28, 2011 by 31 Comments
So had a roller coaster ride of a day yesterday. Lots of ups and downs. Me and my daughter were going to go see Harry Potter but decided to see the Transformers movie instead. Turned out to be a good movie. Was a bit hesitant about it as the whole moon conspiracy idea was odd. But if you just put aside your disbelief and enjoy the ride it's a great flick. … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Under a Brick with Peach BBQ Sauce
July 27, 2011 by 26 Comments
So I did this recipe years ago for my Dad and he went nuts for it. Could not get enough of it. I did it a bit differently this time. I may revisit this and make it the way I did for my Dad. But for today I just was starving and wanted to eat. So this recipe was cut short by cheating on the sauce. … [Read more...]
