What inspired me to make a Very Scary Red Velvet Birthday Cake? I think I’ve been watching Halloween Cake Wars and the Halloween Baking Championships too much on Food Network lately! My son turned 22 today, and he loves red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. The first thing I said was, “How can Continue Reading
Family Fun Fall Tablescape
In our family, we’re able to slow down a little bit and enjoy hanging out with each other in the fall and winter. We’re like the pioneers, who rested when the snow was on the ground. At the end of October, softball will go on hold (for the most part) until the spring, and the early darkness will Continue Reading
Zany Witch Painted Pumpkin
Skill Level: Intermediate My Zany Witch Painted Pumpkin actually began as a mummy. The more I painted her, the less she was a mummy. Her nose changed from a hollowed black shell into a green monstrosity with a hairy wart on top. Then, her stem became her hat. I’m always amazed by the artistic Continue Reading
Haunted Pumpkin Cheesecake in A Country Harvest Pie Plate
I found this glorious Royal China Jeannette Country Harvest Cheesecake recipe pie plate at Goodwill a few weeks ago. I set it aside thinking I would try the cheesecake recipe after I made a few Halloween desserts. However, after eating at the Cheesecake Factory last week in Chicago, the pie plate Continue Reading
Our Trip to Chicago,The Windy City
My husband had a conference in downtown Chicago beginning on September 22nd, the day before the first day of fall. It was a great time to go, because a cold front had just come through the Midwest. The temperatures were in the 60’s and 70’s the whole time we were there. Our hotel was on the Continue Reading
How to Make A Ghosts in the Graveyard Cake
Making your own Ghosts in the Graveyard Cake for Halloween is fun and easy. All you need is a basic chocolate cake mix, a few spooky ingredients from your pantry or local grocery store, and your imagination. Ingredients: chocolate cake mix (the extra ingredients for it included 3 eggs, 1 1/4 Continue Reading
Modern Fall Mantel in Blue and Amber
Welcome to the Pinterest Challenge for September, hosted by Erlene from My Pinterventures! The idea is to actually try one of those pins you've been saving. My pinspiration was Indigo Blue Fall Mantel Decor from 2 Bees in a Pod. Want to freshen up those dark red and brown fall Continue Reading
It’s All About the Candy Halloween Beverage Station
Although you might find the occasional ghost, witch, or spooky owl decoration at our little cottage, I tend to focus on the fun parts of Halloween (trick-or-treating and THE CANDY). The sign I pilfered from my 18 year-old’s room reflects our family’s philosophy on celebrating Halloween. It was Continue Reading
Stove Top Popcorn with White Chocolate and Fall Sprinkles
If you haven’t had stove top popcorn in a while, you should consider revisiting this simple treat. Don’t know how to make popcorn on the stove? No problem, I’m here to show you how in just a few easy steps. Ingredients: some type of cooking oil- I used peanut. Don’t use olive oil for this Continue Reading
Create an Apple Forest Fall Tablescape
Apple pie, apple picking, apple cider, and candy apples herald the coming of fall every year. I love the crisp smell of apples in the fall (and Dunkin Donuts new Apple Cider Donut). As a former public school and current homeschool teacher, apples also remind me that school is back in session. This Continue Reading
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