The Lunatic gets grilled for Food Writer Friday, and she loved it!

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Howdy folks. I'm still off whooping it up Florida. Today we're at Universal, fast-passing our way through the park if all goes well. It's been an interesting vacation. To say the very least. Hubs caught the flu. Then gave it to B-Dude. We're hoping  it doesn't hit me next. Considering how hard I am to travel with on a good day I'd hate to be the poor suckers travelling with me on a bad day. It's sure to end in tears. You know what else ended in tears recently? … [Read more...]

Afternoon Tea Cookbook Review & Giveaway from Strands of my Life

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I would like to start off by saying a huge thank you to Suzanne of Strands of my Life for allowing me the pleasure of reviewing her e-book. She sent me a review copy which was incredibly sweet and generous of her. She has kindly offered up a copy to one of my lucky readers so make sure you stay tuned for the giveaway details. I'm not an affiliate, I just received a free copy. Us bloggers always have disclose these things. Rules of the interwebs. Before we get to the giveaway I would like to … [Read more...]

Mom’s Apple Crisp | Happy Mother’s Day #SundaySupper

Mom's Apple Crisp by Cravings of a Lunatic

Okay, so where do I begin.... *sigh* This recipe is my Mom's. Those who read regularly likely know my Mom passed away when I was a teenager. She was incredible. She also made the BEST apple crisp in the world.   Up until now I've never shared it. I am still questioning whether or not I should. Not because I don't want to... but because I messed this freaking thing up.... for the first time ever.... in over 30 years.... and I don't want to show it to you.... cuz it's … [Read more...]

Easy Spicy Lasagna in Memory of Dad

Spicy Lasagna by Cravings of a Lunatic

   There's a couple of days on the calendar each year I dread. There's no way around them. I wish I could pretend they don't exist. But they do. And that sucks. March 5 is the day my Mom passed away in 1984. May 7 is the day my Dad passed away in 2007. I wrote about my Dad last year.  I also wrote about my Mom last year, and did a huge multi-blogger memorial for her this year. I was going to do the same for my Dad  but my life is so in flux and high stress right now … [Read more...]

Fried Apples with Apple Caramel Sauce

Fried Apples

  Hello readers! Sorry it's been a bit since you last saw me. I've had lots going on... like this amazing Fried Apples with Apple Caramel Sauce.... a trip to emergency.... a crashed computer.... and life just sort of spiraling out of control momentarily. I've had to put posts on hold while we deal with my 'puter. All my photos were locked up inside. So no new blog posts while we tried to free them. The good news is its hitting the service department … [Read more...]

Happy 2nd Birthday to Cravings of a Lunatic

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Two freaking years.... Oodles of recipes.... Lots of giggles.... Tons of new friends! Happy Birthday Cravings of a Lunatic blog. You make me a happy gal.  … [Read more...]

Lunatic Loves | February 6

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Happy Wednesday! I love Wednesdays. Wednesdays is Supernatural day. It's Sam and Dean day. My favourite day of the week. Pretty boys. Then pretty food. Ah, life is good. I had all kinds of things planned for you this week. It was supposed to be my week to buckle down and get caught up on some things. Hubs was going to be home for almost 4 days straight which is rare. So I made all kinds of plans and then hubs came home from his job, out-of-town, wicked sick. I mean wicked, horrible, ugly … [Read more...]

Breakdowns, Birthdays and Finding Balance

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So this post has been a long time coming. I'm known for my sense of fun, so serious posts are hard to write. I mulled it over and rewrote it multiple times. Then I figured screw it, I'm just going to write like I always do. From the hip, and the heart. Buckle up, it might get bumpy. … [Read more...]

Top 10 of 2012

Trix Krispies by Cravings of a Lunatic

I have to say 2012 rocked. Except when it was kicking my ass. Which it did a lot of. But I wouldn't trade any of those lessons learned for anything in the world. You can never grow and learn if you don't have obstacles and challenges in life. Going through the hard stuff makes you appreciate the good stuff more. It also makes you grateful for the little things in life. So any lesson I was taught I am grateful for, it's brought me to the place I need to be. Moving forward, learning, and growing. … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday Mini-Me & No Bake Cake in Jars (Desserts in Jars Giveaway- Closed!)

No Bake Cake in a Jar

Happy 19th Birthday Mini-me! You are awesome... and gorgeous... and I'm grateful for you... and to you... … [Read more...]