Tag: Easter

Rum Raisin Carrot Cake

Rum Raisin Carrot Cake

To me, carrot cake is the epitome of spring time. It’s light and fresh after a winter of rich heavy foods. It reminds me of a bright sunny day, which is exactly what I want following all the rain we’ve been having. If you’ve watched 

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Growing up my family didn’t have many Easter traditions. We did the usual go to church, maybe go to the zoo when we were little, but no big huge dinner or anything. Now that I’m not living at home I haven’t adopted any of my 

Strawberry Cupcakes w/Vanilla Buttercream

Strawberry Cupcakes w/Vanilla Buttercream

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Well I’m still in an Easter dessert baking mood and partly because I found these really cute cupcake liners and toppers at Hobby Lobby.
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I love perusing Hobby Lobby, especially for baking supplies. However, they put away holiday stuff too soon! I went the other day, in March, and they were already clearing the Easter crafts/baking/goodies and 4th of July crafts/baking/goodies were being displayed. Huh? Easter isn’t until April 20th! Now don’t get me wrong, I love 4th of July. I am very proud that I majored in US History (a major that someone once told me was the “marijuana major” because it required little work and thinking… how rude!) and I consider myself very patriotic, but already displaying 4th of July goods in late March seems a little much. Continue reading Strawberry Cupcakes w/Vanilla Buttercream

Easter Blondies

Easter Blondies

I dropped the ball on posting recipes in advance for Christmas. And Valentine’s Day. And even St. Patrick’s Day. But I will not be behind for Easter. Thus, I bring you Easter Blondies. A good few weeks before Easter. You’re welcome 🙂