Hi folks. I have a very special treat for you today. The added bonus is that it is a healthy treat. I know that's rare from me. Life is all about balance. So when you spend the weekend eating your weight in cherry Hershey kisses, chocolate covered marshmallows and brownies, well you start to crave some good stuff. Well you may not but your arteries will. This lovely treat can be seen over at Cooking Healthy For Me. When Ann asked me to guest post for her I was so stunned happy. Um, Ann … [Read more...]
Fruit Salad with Vanilla Syrup, Pink Yogourt and Pistachios: My Guest Post For Cooking Healthy For Me
January 31, 2012 by 49 Comments
Lunatic’s Garlic Beef Stew or Why Vampires Won’t Attack You Tonight
January 28, 2012 by 69 Comments
Hi folks. I have to tell you a secret. But......... you have to promise not to tell anyone else! Okay? Pinky swear!! Okay, are you ready for it? I LOVE weekends. I know....it's shocking right. I've revealed too much. Maybe I shouldn't have told you. I should have kept it to myself. But we're pals. We're buds. You're my homey. So I feel like I can tell you this kind of stuff. Just don't tell anyone else. It's our little secret. Mmkay? … [Read more...]
Lunatic Loves These Links
January 25, 2012 by 30 Comments
Hi folks. Welcome to this week's edition of Lunatic Loves These Links. This really is one of my fave things to do every week. It gives me so much joy to share things I love. There are a wide array of wonderful recipes and cooks out there on the web. I want to share as many as possible with you.Before I share this week's picks from the web I want to give you a recap of what has been going on around here at the asylum. So brace yourself for the madness. WHAT I'VE BEEN … [Read more...]
Turtle Banana Split | More Birthday Shenanigans!!!
January 22, 2012 by 87 Comments
Hi folks. Yes you are reading the post title correctly. I, being the Lunatic that I am, made a banana split with the ever popular Turtles candy I love so much. You may have read the post where I talked about stealing Turtles last year from hubs and B. You may have read about my Turtle Bark. You also may have read about my Turtle ice cream and the fact that we ended up with a gazillion boxes of it this Christmas. I am sure it had nothing to do with the fact that people read about last years … [Read more...]
Taco Pasta
January 21, 2012 by 206 Comments
Hi folks. I sure hope you all had a wonderful day. I am still basking in the birthday celebration. Did you all stop by yesterday's post to see my birthday cake? The wonderful and talented Chef Dennis baked me an amazing cake. If you have not seen it yet here's a peek: … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday To Me! Caramel Apple Torte From My Special Guest, Chef Dennis!!!
January 20, 2012 by 110 Comments
Hi folks! Yah baby, you read that right. It's my birthday. Today is mah birthday! Your favourite Lunatic was born on January 20th, 19- *mumbles and covers her mouth* something or other. The day the world was rocked by my presence in it. Yup, no ego here folks. *grins from ear to ear* As you know I guest posted for the wonderful Dennis *foodie rock star* at A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis last month. I made eclairs for the first time evah! So good and shockingly easy. Or beginners … [Read more...]
A Long Overdue Lunatic Loves These Links
January 19, 2012 by 40 Comments
Hi folks. I cannot believe it's been so long since I gave you a Lunatic Loves These Links post. My regular readers know there has been lots going on in the Lunatic world so hopefully you all forgive me. I love doing the Lunatic Loves These Links so much. It really is one of my fave things to share with you. Spreading the blogger love is just such a treat. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. So without further ado let's get started. I have SO much to share with you since the last one was … [Read more...]
Butter Pecan Ice Cream for Ice Cream Sunday
January 15, 2012 by 72 Comments
Hi folks. I know this looks really good, I know you are in awe of my awesomeness, I know you are probably wondering how we can eat ice cream when it's so freaking cold outside. It is a hard concept. All I can tell you is it's warm and toasty in the house. So that's the loophole. See you now know the secret of the universe. I probably should have kept that to myself. Er, forget I said anything. There's no loophole. Hey what's that behind you??? *tries to edit quickly* We went out to the barn … [Read more...]
Hamburger Soup for Slow Cooker Saturday
January 14, 2012 by 41 Comments
Hi folks. Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. It's wicked cold and nasty here in Ontario. So I did what any wussy Canuck would do, I stayed inside all day with a warm blankie. Luckily I had nothing pressing to do today so I was able to just putz around the house in a ponytail, pajamas and puppy teasers, also known as slippers. After a week of running around like a crazy mama it was incredibly nice to chill out and be a bit lazy today. Or a lot. Don't judge! I have to say the last month … [Read more...]
