Just in time for Valentine’s Day… a heart shaped cake with whipped cream frosting! I actually made this cake a couple of months ago for my daughter’s birthday. Usually, we pick a cake at the store but since her brother has gotten homemade specially decorated cakes the last few years, she wanted one too… and …
When You Hear Crackling, Don’t look in the Pot!
I was trying to burn off the liquid for a recipe that I was testing for the Instant Pot 1-2-3-4-5 Pork Ribs while trying to set up the photo area for this blog. I had just set up lights and turned off the overhead lights when I heard crackling, popping sounds coming from the Instant …
Backhoe Cardboard Costume
Halloween is a-coming! My son tried on and fell in love with a backhoe costume made out of felt and fabric. My husband wanted to buy the costume for $20, but I stood my ground. We could easily make one, an even cooler one with a loader and bucket that moves! My son was convinced …
Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
My son doesn’t like many vegetables. He won’t willingly eat most vegetables on his own. He eats what he likes first and then plays or walks around the dining table as I find ways to get him to eat the veggies. Most of the time, he negotiates for a piece of fruit for each spoonful …
Fire Truck Birthday Cake
My son loves anything with wheels! Last year he was crazy about trains, so I made him a train birthday cake. This year, we asked him if he wanted to buy a cake at Safeway. He said yes and we went to look at designs at the store. There were so many to choose from! …