Irish Soda Bread
Before I got married, St. Patrick’s Day was usually celebrated by putting on a green shirt at the last minute during my school days and then when I was older celebrating with the rest of the city of Chicago doing pub...
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The Cupcake Cake
The kids and I wanted to make their father a birthday cake. Knowing he was going to only be home briefly and not while the kids were awake to sing etc. I had to decide on how to make the cake without having it leftover for me to...
Read MoreEasy Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries
I recently read a quick tip to have powdered buttermilk in your pantry. Well I rarely use buttermilk unless I am baking a cake and you end up wasting the rest of the carton. Sometimes I have made sour milk simply by adding...
Read MoreBarefoot Contessa Coconut Cupcakes
This Barefoot Contessa Coconut Cupcakes makes 24 cupcakes. Well I am not sure if it was the coconut or just the mere thought of eating a cupcake without a birthday involved, but I was stuck after the night with 20 cupcakes. I...
Read MoreKids Valentine’s Cards
Kids Valentine’s Cards that are homemade are the best if you have the time to make them. Well we are being hit by our third snow storm this season. Feels like I am back home in Chicago where I think they are actually...
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