Valentine’s Day Cherrylicious Trash & Burning Down The Kitchen with Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Valentine's Day Trash by Cravings of a Lunatic

Okay so I'm going to be honest with you. I had a little bit of an ulterior motive for making this one. It goes a little something like this: My Bestie: Hey Kim, what did you get hubs for Valentine's Day? Kim: I got him Trash. And he totally deserved it! … [Read more...]

Chocolate Turtle Bundt Cake #Bundtamonth

Turtle Bundt Cake

This month is all about chocolate. Rich, luscious chocolate. I love the stuff. I would swim in it if it was socially acceptable. I would eat if for breakfast, lunch and dinner if I could. Any excuse to bake with chocolate is a great day in my world. Today is a fabulous day. I was able to bake with chocolate and turn it into a turtle treat. … [Read more...]

#ChristmasWeek Recap and #Giveaway Links

Christmas Week

  Hi folks. This week was a whirlwind of Christmas goodies. Christmas Week was a huge success and I hope we inspired you all to get into your kitchens and start your holiday baking. There are so many amazing recipes to get your creative juices flowing. I thought I'd recap the week for anyone who just tuned in or missed it. Hope you enjoy. I know I sure did. I may have to wear stretchy pants for the next month the way things are going. … [Read more...]

Lunatic’s Top 10 Grill Recipes

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Welcome to day 7 of the top 10 extravaganza. We are enjoying our down time, trying to spend some time together. There's also lots of prep for a trip like this. Just organizing the animals is like planning a summit. We have 1 horse, 1 dog, 3 cats, and 4 birds. So travelling poses lots of issues and lots of people to watch them all. Horsey will be cared for at the place we board her. Mini-me is friends with the owner's daughter so we've hired her to make sure Gingy gets worked every other day. … [Read more...]

Turtle Waffles and Lunatic’s Top 10 Turtle Recipes

chocolate waffles

I have a special treat for you today. A new recipe and some old ones. Hope you enjoy the turtle extravaganza. You know me and turtles. It's a love affair like no other. Well except chocolate. And ice cream. And popcorn. And... … [Read more...]

Strawberry Sherbert in Cooky Cups #cookforjulia #sundaysupper

Strawberry Sherbert in Cooky Cups

Hi folks. I want to share one of Julia Child's quotes with you all. It's one of my favourites. I believe in it wholeheartedly. But then again I believe in everything Julia had to say about cooking and eating. “Everything in moderation... including moderation.” - quote by Julia Child I try to follow this rule every day of my life.  … [Read more...]

Cookie Crisp Ice Box Pie for Pie Day

Cookie Crsip Ice Box Pie by Cravings of a Lunatic

Okay, okay so I already posted brownies today. Today you get a two for one special. Why? Because it's Pie Day! Yup, you heard me. People are celebrating today by attending Pie Party 2012.  … [Read more...]

Cocoa Pebbles Cheesecake and my Caketastrophe Story

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Hi folks. I had a cake kick my ass. Seriously! Totally knocked me out... Down for the count... Then I redeemed myself and made this cheesecake! … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread for SRC

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Hi folks. Today is reveal day for The Secret Recipe Club. It's a group of bloggers who once a month post a recipe they've been assigned from another blog. It's a great way to show blogger love and you all know how much I enjoy that. … [Read more...]

Red Velvet Hot Cross Buns for our Vintage Recipe Swap

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Hi folks. Yup, I did that. I had planned something else. Then saw it all over facebook and had to make a change of plan STAT. So out of the chaos comes this little beauty. You are so welcome! … [Read more...]