Chocolate Babka for Mother’s Day #SundaySupper

by Denise // 11 May, 2014 // Comments off

For years growing up, my father traveled between NYC and Tampa. For his return trip home, he would take requests for trinkets and gifts. My sister and I would ask for the usual “I heart NY” souvenirs, fake designer watches... Continue reading →

Going the Distance for Hall of {Marathon Maniacs} Fame

by Denise // 21 January, 2013 // Comments off

When you spend long hours together for eighteen Saturdays in a row, you learn a lot about your running partners; probably more than you care to know. (I’ll leave you to speculate on that.) In attempt to keep it classy,... Continue reading →

A Cake Toddlers Dig

by Denise // 17 August, 2012 // Comments off

When I uncovered this construction cake on Pinterest, I knew Liam would love it for his birthday. What two year old wouldn’t love a cake with construction vehicles and edible dirt? I placed my order with our resident Cake Boss,... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter Delight Pupcakes

by Denise // 9 March, 2012 // Comments off

It’s been one year since we adopted our little Pomeranian, Lucy and we simply had to celebrate the occasion, which meant baking some kind of doggie birthday treat for her, of course. But what kind of cake to bake? I... Continue reading →

If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d’ve Baked a Peep Cake

by Denise // 29 April, 2011 // Comments off

The cake I baked for Easter wasn’t homemade, natural, organic, gluten free, sugar free, or even low fat. Shamefully, I used a box of Better Crocker yellow cake mix to form two 8 inch round cakes, two packages of... Continue reading →

Music Monday: Love Sick

by Denise // 21 February, 2011 // Comments off

Now that everyone is crashing from the sugar high and endorphins from last week’s love fest, it’s time to share some songs that express the opposite emotion. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RiH66ktRCY] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw3Z8Oa7E3Y] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gESY887ym2I] Visit Amanda, Xmas Dolly and Hairbows & Guitar Picks... Continue reading →

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