All Blog Posts Tagged 'lemon' (6)

My niece, Grace, graduated this past May and we hosted a graduation brunch in her honor for our family. She was going to be  celebrating with friends that evening; brunch was perfect for the family party. Sydney and I wanted to serve pastries, however a cake or cupcakes would be too sweet for the time…

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Sydney and  I are addicted to lemons; we can peel a lemon like an orange, segment the fragrant fruit, and eat the segments (my dentist has been cautioning that the enamel could be in danger). Rather than given up the fruit, we incorporated the bright lemon into various desserts and we squeeze the…

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It so happens it is my birthday week, yes birthday week! Many years ago, prior to DF and I marrying, he initiated birthday week. Before thinking how sweet, I need to explain why he initiated a week of birthday. The first birthday of mine we were together he asked me if I would go to a late dinner…

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While organizing my pantry I found a christmas tree cake pan, I just could not resist preparing a tree cake or 4. I love this time of year, Sydney and I bake our hearts out and give treats to everyone we know. I relish watching friends and family as they realize a gift of food has been prepared…

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Today's inspiration board is a perfect reflection of my frame of mind this month... out with the old; in with the new! I don't know about all of you, but after the decadence of the holidays, I'm ready for lighter fare and very laid-back entertaining. In honor of the colorful citrus fruits in abundance this season, I've put together a fun little color palette & menu for a healthy winter… Continue

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