April 2, 2010
A Cupcake Bar
Im getting excited because I finally figured out how I can make so many different cupcakes and frosting's before the big graduation day party, saving me the stress of having to assemble them the day of the party.
December 21, 2009
Homemade Caramels
I wanted to make some caramels to give to friends for Christmas and I found this recipe over at Givers Log. Amber Lee has shared a wonderful caramel recipe, try it if you don't already have a caramel recipe that works.
November 12, 2009
Cinnamon Roll Sweetness
Ok so I made these sweet dinner rolls a few days ago and I loved them. Reading through the reviews, one person said to try making cinnamon rolls out of them. So I decided I would give it a try. Of course that meant going blindly into it, knowing how to start it but not knowing how to finish it. I have made cinnamon rolls before so i figured it would be easy. Just roll the dough out, add some butter, cover with cinnamon & sugar, roll up and cut with string.
October 23, 2009
Red Velvet Happy Birthday Cupcakes
Photo Courtesy of Joy the Baker! Doesn't she make those cupcakes look delicious!
Its my daughters birthday today and in honor of her 12th Birthday, the last year before she becomes a teenager (although she already seems like one) I am asking you to make one of these awesome recipes from my favorite baker on the internet – Joy The Baker. I love all her recipes, but check out the cupcakes, I have baked most of them and am in love with these red velvet cupcakes and cinnamon cream cheese frosting. For the Red Velvet cupcake recipe click here. The frosting recipe is below.
September 14, 2009
Banana Bread with Ruby Port
So I am starting on a few projects at once, not sure if that's the way to get much done but my mind has been flowing with ideas, it must be the new children's multi vitamins that I am taking(yes I have been stealing my kids vitamins, they're chewable and tasty, sue me).
But in the midst of all the dress revamping and apron sewing, I made some banana bread. I need sustenance to keep me going, what's better than banana bread? Nothing, absolutely nothing, ok maybe somethings, like chocolate, but I had a bunch of over ripe bananas that needed to be made into this beautiful banana bread.
I got this recipe from a friend, Bianca, who, along with her family, owns a winery rightly named Chateau Bianca. So of course you can guess what she has added to this recipe to make it a bit better than the normal everyday banana bread.
So if you aren't familiar with Port – here is a little helpful info: In terms of sweetness, Port wine can be very sweet, sweet, semi-dry, dry or extra dry. Port wine is often served as a dessert wine and has an above average alcohol content; ranging between 19% and 22% by volume. But as most know, when cooked the alcohol dissipates.
Continue reading for the recipe….
September 9, 2009
Gifts for Christmas Past
Oh I am so embarrassed to admit this but here goes….I still have Christmas gifts to make and give out from last year! Ok close your mouth, I know its hard to believe, but I do know that I am a tad bit behind.
August 18, 2009
Joy the Baker Rooftop Virtual Picnic
Ok so if you dont already know – my bff and I will be going to LA, California for Joy the Bakers Rooftop Picnic. I am just a little excited! So for all of you that I am leaving behind or that are fans of Joy the Baker, she is going to have a live streaming video of the picnic extravaganza using TwitCam at 4;30 PST. So tune in so you can see Sandi and I as we eat our way through the picnic.
Filed under Check this out!, food by Deanna
August 6, 2009
Joy the Baker's Rooftop Picnic
Back in June Joy the Baker threw out the idea of getting together for a picnic. Of course I was on board the minute I heard and well I live in Keizer, Oregon, a tiny little place compared to LA and a fair distance away. Does it help that I grew up in Portland? Well anyway, on July 24th she announced that she would be having the picnic on August 23rd on a rooftop in downtown LA and that it was on a first come, first serve basis. I knew I had to get my email in as soon as I could and then it was time to wait to see if I was invited.
Filed under Check this out!, Fun, etsy, food by Deanna
July 20, 2009
Eating My Way Down Alberta St. Portland, Or
Every few weeks(as you may or may not know) my family along with some friends, like to make a trip to some of our favorite restaurants/shops on Alberta St.
This time we tried something new – The Grilled Cheese Grill – where I tried the BABS, which is Bacon, Apple, Blue Cheese, Swiss on Rye. It was delicious! You can eat in the bus or out under the umbrellas.
Filed under Thift Stores, food by Deanna
