This is one of my favorite recipes on the blog (adapted from Comfy Cuisine). I have so many fond memories of eating rice pudding as a child. We didn't go out to eat much as a family but when we did we'd often go to Maria's, a local Italian restaurant in Baltimore. Aside from featuring amazing Italian dishes, I was always ordered their homemade rice pudding for dessert. It was the best treat, boasting a perfect creamy rice blend, served warm with a generous sprinkling of cinnamon on top. I loved it. For something that tastes so … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Candy Buttons
February 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Remember the chocolate turtles we made for Halloween? Well, Valentine's Candy Buttons are very similar. With only three simple ingredients you can create fun, festive, colorful buttons. A perfect family-friendly activity. Festive holiday M&M "buttons" Pretzels and Hershey's Hugs lined up and ready to heat up Button assembly line … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Sweetheart Candy Bark
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sweetheart Bark is the ideal candy for anyone who has experienced the gamut of emotions on Valentine's Day. Maybe your most intense memories date all the way back to grade school when you exchanged those cheesy VDay cards in those makeshift paper bag mailboxes. Or, maybe it was a Valentine's Day you spent broken-hearted, alone, cursing the Hallmark holiday. Or, perhaps it was a Valentine's Day with your loved one, in a romantic place, sharing an unforgettable moment. Or, maybe your most meaningful Valentine's Day has been as a … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Bundt Cake
January 11, 2013 By 5 Comments
The other day I had a hankering for Mom’s Sour Cream Bundt Cake. I’m not exactly sure why; I haven’t tasted it in over probably over 20 years. Maybe it’s because I am cooking dinner tonight for my dad who’s in town visiting and I always like to impress him by cooking from Mom’s culinary archives. It’s both cathartic and sentimental for us. What I loved about Mom's cake were those first bites of supreme moistness followed by the sugary center layer of nuts and cinnamon. We’d not only eat this cake after dinner but also alongside our … [Read more...]
