Mother’s Day is only days away.  What are you doing for your mother?

I won’t be making breakfast for my mom, (I don’t live at home anymore, afterall), but I will be sending a few recipe ideas over to my husband as a hint.  Every mother deserves breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day, right?

If you are looking for an idea for your mother, wife, or to send to your husband as a hint, here are some great ideas for a delicious Mother’s Day brunch.

Cinnamon Biscuits from Taste and Tell (pictured)
Banana Pecan Pancakes from RecipeGirl
Walnut-Zucchini Muffins from Bake Your Day
Maple Brown Sugar Breakfast Sausage from Farmgirl Gourmet
Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake from Alexandra’s Kitchen
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

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When blossoms bloom, I love incorporating them into dishes and desserts to give them an extra detail that you don’t typically find. Whether they’re atop a layered cake as a simple visual decoration, tossed with a salad, or sugared and placed on small cupcakes (sweet and safe enough to eat), flowers highlight spring and are perfect for special celebrations.

This weekend I’ll be sharing a how-to on sugaring edible flowers, and a vanilla cupcake recipe that you can adorn with your sugared blossoms. Just in time for Mother’s Day!

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Cinco de Mayo is in a few days, and if you are still looking for a festive dish for the holiday, I have a great one to share!

These veggie tacos are a great light alternative to a regular taco, but they don’t lack in flavor!  They taste incredible, and the slight sweetness of the roasted butternut squash gives it a unique flavor!

So, give these a try if you are looking for a fresh, light, and healthy Cinco de Mayo dish!

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It’s my favorite month of the year – National Grilled Cheese month!!  Does it get any better than spending a whole month, dedicated to my favorite sandwich??

The thing about grilled cheese is that it is extremely versitle and can be made about a million different ways.  Want proof?  Here are 20 amazing grilled cheese sandwiches from around the web! Continue reading “celebrate: national grilled cheese month” »

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The time is here to start planning your menu for Easter!  My family always does a dinner, but I know that brunch is also a popular option.  And since I still need to plan what I am making, I thought I’d gather 50 recipes from around the web that would be perfect to add to your Easter brunch or dinner.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with food that naturally dons the lucky color green. They may not be the traditional St. Paddy’s Day fare, but they are green, healthy, and delicious.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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I love to cut up vegetables to have them on hand in my refrigerator to pull out on a moments notice for a quick and healthy snack.  I love to pair fresh veggies with this amazing dip made out of white beans, roasted garlic, lemon, and rosemary.

This dip tastes so fresh and is also very good for you.  The hint of fresh rosemary, roasted garlic and lemon make this dip taste outstanding!

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Anyone out there celebrating their birthday on leap day this year?  I always imagined how fun it would be to have a special birthday that only came around every four years. I thought it would be clever to tell people I had only celebrated my birthday three times by the age of twelve, and even dreamed up the different seasons I would chose to celebrate my birthday the other years. Regardless of when your actual birthdate is, it’s nice to have a special day to tell those you love how dear they are to you.

I know everyone does their own special things on their birthdays, but I think it’s safe to say most people celebrate by eating something sweet, right? Here are some of my favorite cake and ice cream recipes, and a few sources for party supplies if you’re planning one. You can be sure we will be using a couple of these recipes this weekend as we celebrate a couple family birthdays.

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I love petite bite size desserts when it comes to Valentine’s day, and of course they have to have something to do with chocolate. I am highlighting raspberries again this week, with a chocolate profiterole (aka cream puff) filled with vanilla ice cream and a quick blender raspberry sauce. Easy to prep ahead of time, and simple to put together, your valentine will love it. Continue reading “celebrate: valentine’s day” »

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Over on my blog, I’m getting ready for Valentine’s Day with my 2nd annual Red Velvet Week.  And of course, I needed a reason to eat red velvet for breakfast!
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