When we do birthdays in our house we like to do them BIG! It’s a celebration of life, of family and most notably, the growth and accomplishments of our children. It’s such a bittersweet time, watching our babies become little people and someday .. adults. While I can’t shower my kids with expensive, extravagant gifts, […]
Vanilla Custard with Blueberry Topping
I’ve always had thing for custard but never ventured to make it myself. I’m not sure why as I found this custard recipe relatively simple and it turned out delicious! The recipe stated 4 servings but I could make 6 servings of the size shown below. While I think the blueberry topping certainly makes a […]
Mexican Ice Cream
I have always been a huge fan of Mexican Fried Ice Cream. Done right it is absolutely heavenly but making it yourself isn’t all that much fun. I’m not a huge fan of frying anyway and since I’ve watched my mom make it and seen what a project it is, I was afraid to tackle […]
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
I made these muffins recently when my out of state in-laws were visiting. They were a big hit! I had to make a few substitutions for the ingredients I had on hand. I used sour cream instead of plain yogurt and milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. They turned out fabulous and I made them […]