Rich, decadent brownies that combine chocolate, caramel and "puppy chow," otherwise known as "Muddy Buddies."
Loaded Puppy Chow Brownies
Kitchen Fun
Greek-Style Baked Tilapia
A favorite meal in my household is Greek-style Baked Tilapia. It's a good meal for when you want something light and flavorful, and is especially nice when the weather is getting warmer and you need a break from the heavy foods we tend to eat during the winter. I started making this particular dish last summer when … Continue reading Greek-Style Baked Tilapia
Mandarin Orange Cupcakes
This month marks my book club's FOURTH anniversary! To celebrate this momentous occasion, I'm making Mandarin Orange Cupcakes for this month's meeting. In the last four years we have read and discussed 48 books. I love this group of ladies with all my heart, and book club night is always the highlight of my month. I'm not … Continue reading Mandarin Orange Cupcakes
Tinkerbell Cupcakes
Today's my youngest 5th birthday, and since she's smitten with Tinkerbell, I decided to design her cupcakes with that theme in mind. For my cake, I used a Coconut Cake recipe I found online. I didn't have marshmallow whip, so I improvised the frosting a bit. So, first of all, I found this really cute … Continue reading Tinkerbell Cupcakes
Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
Small side project--refinishing frames for school pictures! Pretty standard stuff, but in case you're interested... 1.) Gather your supplies: 2.) Brush on one coat of white to prime the surface. You may need to rough up the frame a bit if it has a shiny finish on it. Mine didn't need it, though. 3.) Then … Continue reading Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
Next project selected! (Sorry, it's not Mario Bros. related...) I'm drafting three patterns for applique pillows for a little girl's room. So far I have three designs sketched, one of which I have a nearly complete pattern. (Just needs to be uploaded, typed up, and tested for errors!) Here's a sneak peak: Also, some kitchen … Continue reading The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
If you like Pina Coladas…
...and getting lost in the rain... Okay, so sitting and reading all day isn't working out like I planned. Instead, I spent two hours holding my bladder as the DishTV tech moved my satellite dish (he was in and out of the house and not knocking...plus Sean and Maggie were roaming 'round the house, and … Continue reading If you like Pina Coladas…
Healthy, Pretty Snack!
(And it's pretty healthy, too.) If you are about "clean eating," this snack is for you! (And kids love it, too!) Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Large Strawberries 1 Ripe Peach, diced 4 raspberries 4 heaping tbsp lowfat plain yogurt agave nectar (for drizzling) Instructions: Very simple! 1.) Slice each strawberries … Continue reading Healthy, Pretty Snack!
Bread baking, take…five
This has to be the fifth time I've attempted to bake my own bread. I want to do it, really I do! I want to be a bread baking artisan. Unfortunately, not mainy of my attempts have come out at all like I wanted them to. So, I'm trying again. In the interest of saving … Continue reading Bread baking, take…five
Franken-cake
An hour or so later.... THE END.
Fisheyes and Magpies 