So good that people will swear you've been taking culinary classes but so easy that you can finish them in time for dinner! All the flavor of Black Forest cake in an easy cupcake recipe! So pretty! Looks fancy but is super easy. In this recipe the butter is melted and browned, then cooled. This […]
Marble Cupcakes Recipe
This from scratch marble cupcakes recipe is moist and full of flavor and, because they are cupcakes, they're ready in less than 45 minutes. A fluffy almond flavored cake is swirled with dark chocolate cake so you get your favorite flavors in each bite. Then it's slathered with a creamy dark chocolate frosting, drizzled with […]
Port Aransas Vacation Ideas
Wondering about Port Aransas Vacation Ideas? We spent a week in Port Aransas, Texas in a rented condo in July. It was an amazing time of family fun and relaxation - and I learned a bit about what to do in Port Aransas! The last couple of family vacations we've taken were cruises but this […]
Chocolate Upside Down Cake
You'll love this light, tender yellow cake that makes its own frosting as it bakes! The cake is buttery with a dense, fudge-like topping. It's quick and easy, too! Paging through one of my vintage cookbooks (circa 1950) I spied this recipe and knew that it was a good one. How could it not be? […]
Coconut Mai Tai
Sweet, fruity, and tropical, this coconut mai tai is absolutely unforgettable. Make it by the pitcher because it's sure to go fast! Pineapple juice, orange juice, spiced rum, and more give it flavor and kick. I have had vacation on the brain for weeks. In the past couple of years we've taken cruises with the […]





