What is on your menu for the 4th? I think we are just going to have a relaxing day with my parents and brothers and the kids hanging by the pool, eating yummy food, and waiting for fireworks! So speaking of .... I have been drooling over these pics of yumminess for the 4th! I may even attempt to make some of these! And of course- lots of grilling by the pool! And maybe a couple (or 6?) of these ???? ;) Anyone have any great recipes or yummy desserts they are … [Read more...]

Is this not the cutest thing?? "sushi" made from Peeps!! :) Here are the ingredients you will need: 1. Cut your Rice Crispie Treat lengthwise very thin. 2. Cut the little heads off your peeps. 3. Cut off a piece of Fruit by the Foot Flatten your rice Crispie Treat and roll in into a circle, stick the head in the middle and wrap the rollup around. TA-DA!!! ;)Sorry- just too cute- had to share! :) Recipe and pictures from Seriouseats.com … [Read more...]

(Photo courtesy of Myrecipes.com)So I am totally in the mood to bake this weekend and am tired of all my typical recipes. I want to make cookies first, so if anyone has any great recipes for great cookies, or just unique, or fun.....let me hear them! If you leave me a recipe, you can get an extra entry into all of my current contests!!! So.......bring it on!! ;)  … [Read more...]