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Written by: lilaccitymomma
Last month I attended a fun event with my friend Andrea, called You, Me, and a Cupcake. Everyone was asked to bring at least six cupcakes to share with others. It was a great way to mingle, listen to a testimonial, and the best part—eat cupcakes!
I decided to make some coconut flour cupcakes that were gluten-free. Sadly, no one really touched them, ha! My friend, on the other hand, was smart and brought peanut butter brownie cupcakes. They …
Recipe: Raspberry BrowniesMy very favorite flavor has always been raspberries. I love the fruit but I have also always made sure I had some raspberry syrup around the house just in case I needed a little bit of extra flavor in something I was eating or drinking. And I’m not the only…
Recipe: Spinach, Strawberry, and Walnut SaladMay is Strawberry Month! Strawberries are the most popular berries in the United States and when they are at their peak of flavor and freshness, an all-star food that packs plenty of good nutrition. This month is also National Salad Month and spinach is a tender green with health benefits…
Meal Planning: 5 Tips for New Dinner IdeasInevitably we all face situations in life where we come up against some sort of… road block. Artists of many kinds commonly run into what is described as “writer’s block.” It is the wall that each of us hits when the inspiration to create is at an all-time low and
Recipe: Creamy Lemon SquaresCreamy lemon squares remind me of growing up because my mom has always been great at making treats. We didn’t have them everyday, only every so often and on special occasions. But when she did make something sweet, it was always delicious. This Creamy Lemon Squares recipe …was inspired
Slow Cookers: Gourmet Meal Ideas With Less MessIf you’re anything like me, you love weekly menu plans made up of fast and easy dinner recipes that please the whole family. But, every once in a while, you also like to take things up a notch and go a little gourmet…. The challenge is how to get
Calypso Beef HamburgersMy children sometimes wish they had a mom who prepares more meals that all the other kids are eating. This hamburger recipe… from the Beef Checkoff and the California Beef Council struck me as the perfect way to satisfy their request and celebrate the start of warmer weather. Using leaner
Earth Day: Gummy Worm Dirt Pudding CupsEarth day is on April 22, and we each have the opportunity to pause and give thanks for the wonderful planet …on which we live. In honor of this day, I decided to make a special treat for my family. Instead of making the traditional dirt pudding cups we see
Weekly Meal Plan: Favorite Spring RecipesSpring is finally here! Time to crack your windows and breathe in the earthy scents. This week’s meal plan involves the welcoming foods of the season. These light recipes are perfect for the changing spring winds.
Theme: Favorite Spring Recipes
Meal Plan: Tuesday, March 19-Monday, March 25
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Holiday Treat: Celebrate Easter with Trix TreatsEvery Easter, my family and I get together at my sister’s house to celebrate the holiday. While my sister does most of the prep work for the food, I always bring a treat for dessert. I try to focus on a kid-friendly treat… that is fun and colorful. I’ve made
