Sundays with Friends: Happy Birthday! You are my sunshine, my only sunshine…..
This one is from Mom for Sundays with Friends, in honor of my birthday. Love you, Mom! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 29 years ago today, I met the love of my life. Not the romantic love of my life, but the person that would become my life’s love: the person I would give my last breath for, the … Read more
Apples for Strawberries
There’s always those moments in life that you don’t want to repeat. Then there are the moments in life that you would repeat over and over again. This past Wednesday was one of those days. As you may have already realized, I went to pick Strawberries this past Wednesday. I don’t ever remember doing this … Read more
Never made from a mix, always from scratch…
I do have to give my apologies first hand. I will not be posting my grandmother’s recipe for Banana Pudding on here. I am sure there are many that are like hers, but I am pulling the “It’s a secret” card on this one. It’s the one thing I have of my grandmother’s (this isn’t … Read more
Caking with Mom: The Final Touch of Love
In the end, just like in life, it’s the little added touches that make everything worthwhile. Whether it is something as simple as a kind smile added to your day from a stranger, or a special delivery coming in the mail. It’s all about the special touches of life you and others add daily. Here, … Read more
Caking with Mom: Tying up some booties…
With every beautiful sweater cake, you need to make sure all details are done. Right down to the seam on the front and down to the tie on the ribbon of the booties. Yes, I said booties. *smiles* Super cute booties to match the super cute baby sweater. Sadly, only one post left for this … Read more
Caking with Mom: Design Time!
Ok, folks. This is the first of the last three Caking with Mom postings. I am so thankful for everyone that has read every single one of these in the series. Your support is truly appreciated. And, I can honestly say this experience has left me with a better understanding of how much work goes … Read more
Caking with Mom: Prepping the Cake for Perfection
Sooooooooooooo, I didn’t mean to, but I did tell a slight fib….icing is coming. But, we have to prep the cake first. Mom had to first cut the cake to specifications before icing it. You can use many tools you have around the house to trim your cake. A plastic cup makes a great edge … Read more
Caking with Mom: It’s almost done…
This entry is dedicated solely to the pictures that make my mouth water and cause drool to drip onto my good shirts… This cake is for a little girl’s baby shower. Of course, it had to be a pretty pink. That leads me to another great thing about icing…when coloring it, the dye gives your … Read more
Caking with Mom: The Makings of Icing
Oh sure, icing isn’t healthy for you. But what in the world is healthy for you when it involves Crisco and sugar??? It’s the moderation that is the key to…….oh heck, what is moderation anymore when a cake is involved??? It’s all about the icing here people! The icing is my most favorite part of … Read more
Caking with Mom: An Introduction to the Series
There comes a time in a young woman’s life where she begins to see her Mom within her own being. As I sit here typing this, my face is reflecting back at me behind my words. I see my Mom in me….a lot. It’s not just in the beauty I see reflecting back at me that … Read more
