Chili is one of our favorite dishes during Autumn and Winter, but the way that I eat mine, always creates a stir. Maybe it’s a Missouri-thing, but I prefer mine to be Spaghetti-red.
Yum a bowl of Chili served over Spaghetti! So good.
James says I’m doing it wrong though…
He is the Chili purist, just crackers only.
So which do you prefer, Spaghetti-red or just Chili?
I looked looked every-stinking-time that I went to the store, and when Easter was over, I knew I had missed them. No Easter Puffs made their way to my local shops this year, and I was bummed, but then…
I went to the store yesterday, and wouldn’t you know it there they were!
They are a bit smaller, and have a brand new name, but they are still delicious. I’m hoping that they might stay on the shelves for a bit longer, since they are now a Spring time treat. Yum Yum Yum!
Well tomorrow is the Bridal Shower for our dear friend Shaunna. I still have a lot to do before the party, but I think it is going to be a lot of fun. I also have a super talented baker helping me out with the delicious party treats.
Friday was Mint making day!
My best friend/blogger Stacey stopped by with her awesome kit of icing tips, flavorings, a rainbow of dyes, and so many super rad molds to make the mints. How I wish I was a cake decorator too… All of the kiddos played in the living room, while we rolled out the minty goodness at the dining room table.
Stacey in minty action!
I think we made mints for a little over 2 1/2 hours, but the time flew by….
We had to test a few too, and trust me they were super delicious. Dylan loved them too. He kept asking Stacey-cakes and me for bites. I’m going to be making these every chance that I get.
We have well over 100 mints for the Bridal Shower, and it was a fun afternoon getting to hang out with my best buddy too. Today I’m finishing up the centerpieces (pics coming soon) and making the take-home treats too.
I’m on a mission… A coconut cake mission to be precise. My hubby had this amazing Coconut Cake when he was in elementary school, and ever since then, he has wanted to find this coconut cake that he remembers from his childhood. This has posed an interesting quest for me, as we didn’t go to the same elementary school, and I have no idea what the coconut cake tasted like. So I’m scouring yard sales in the area and looking for vintage cookbooks that just might have the beloved coconut cake recipe.
Wish me luck and check back to see the awesome vintage coconut cakes as they make their way into Nico’s kitchen.
My best friend and amazing cake baker/blogger Stacey paid us a visit this week. I knew it was her, before she even made it our of her car, as Dylan spotted her car while looking out the front door, and started screaming “STACEY STACEY STACEY!!!!!!” I had guessed that she probably brought along a cake too, because Dylan started screaming “STACEY CAKES!!!!” really loudly.
Oh yum! Smiley Chocolate Cake!!!
Dylan says: Stacey spoils us rotten!
Thanks again to Stacey for the tasty cake!