WWYE: What would YODA eat? – Strawberry Pocky
The Kid requires a lot of snacks. Snacks for kindergarten, snacks for daycare – he’s a growing boy. I try to give him one healthy thing (fruit, carrots) and one… Continue Reading »
Recipes
Chicken Edamame Meatballs
Ground chicken meatballs are pretty common in Japanese cooking. When the Baby discovered that I’d hidden edamame beans inside the meatballs as a ‘treasure’ his response was “Chicken meatballs, WHAT.”… Continue Reading »
Fondant ladybug cupcakes, how-to
This weekend I made 120 cupcakes for a very special little girl’s 1st birthday. The theme was ladybugs and pink of course! I made red velvet cupcakes and topped them… Continue Reading »
Sparkly Dot cupcakes how-to
I have to be honest with you, I have a FEAR of polka dots. Ever since I was a kid, circular patterns sort of set me off and actually make… Continue Reading »
I like Big Bundts
Hard to believe it’s finally the end of Food Librarian’s ‘I like Big Bundts: 30 days of Bundt Cakes‘. Yesterday she came over and dropped off the cutest little tiny… Continue Reading »
Goin’ Fishin’ snack mix
When I was a kid I’d go fishing with my Grandpa- he always used marshmallows and those seemed to be the most effective bait. The strawberry marshmallows reminded me that,… Continue Reading »
Peanut Butter and Boysenberry Jelly Cupcakes
Peanut butter and jelly in cupcake form. Is there anything better? I worked on this recipe for a long time to get the ratios just right. I noticed other recipes… Continue Reading »
Meatball Pastina Soup
Pantry essentials will save your life. Always keeping chicken broth and pasta on hand means you can come up with dinner in an instant. Pastina is my favorite pasta to… Continue Reading »
Hello Kitty Kawaii Tea
This is the last week for the Hello Kitty: 3 Apples exhibit at Royal T. Seems like I was just at the grand opening a few weeks ago. Oh yeah…. Continue Reading »
Maple Syrup Bacon
When I make breakfast I have a lot of pans going at one time and frying can be messy. Cooking bacon in the oven is an easy alternative! Twisting the… Continue Reading »