February 2011

Beignets for Breakfast

by Jenny
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Mardi Gras is a time to eat, drink, and celebrate, and we will bring you a taste of each as Fat Tuesday approaches on March 8th, 2011.  Let’s start off with a New Orleans favorite…beignets.  One place comes to mind when you think beignets, and that is the historic Cafe Du Monde of New Orleans.  [...]

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Loco Kids: St.Patty’s Day Treats

by Tracy
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We like to make a big deal out of St.Patrick’s Day at our house.  The kids love donning as much funky green stuff as possible, and the parents love to say “cheers” with a green beer.   St.Patrick’s Day is best when enjoyed with good friends!  Of course, these celebrations involve eating some delicious food, [...]

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Get to Know the SWEET Behind the Salt Caramels

by Tracy
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In a world of more, more, more…we love that Ellen Daehnick, of Helliemae’s, does one thing and does it well.  Caramels.  Thinking you have heard of Helliemae’s before?  We already gave you a little taste of the intense Helliemae’s flavor, but today, you will get better acquainted on a behind the scenes interview with this [...]

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Spoondfudge Winner!

by Tracy
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Congrats to Melissa who won the $25 Spoonfudge Gift Certificate from Sugar Loco! Even if you weren’t as lucky as Melissa…you can still enter to win a gift certificate directly from Spoonfudge!  Also, don’t forget to use the code sugarloco at checkout to receive 10% off your order! Share/Bookmark

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Can’t Keep Your Paws off Muddy Paws

by Tracy
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Tami Cabrera from Muddy Paws Cheesecake is focused on making premium, small batch cheesecakes using the best ingredients.  No cutting corners here, and you can taste the rich and creamy difference.  Another thing Muddy Paws is committed to is flavor…222 to be exact!  The most popular flavors are Raspberry Swirl, Turtle, New York, and Chocolate [...]

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Drunk with LOVE Over Liquor Cake

by Jenny
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Ya, you read that right…Liquor + Cake = Liquor Cake by Immaculate Confections.  I absolutely fell in love with the sense of humor of this company (go see for yourself) – making fun of everyone in it’s path – Kanye West (aka Immaculate Cupcakes) – I’m talking to you, boy. I had the pleasure of [...]

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Chocolate Lovers Unite {With Wi-Fi}

by Jenny
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All the Single Ladies, All the Single Ladies….Is Mr Chocolate available?  YEP! But only as an app for your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.  Will that be good enough for you? Ya, you heard that right, Mr Chocolate, the first app by the world famous Chocolatier himself, Jacques Torres, created his own app so you’ll have [...]

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Loco Kids: Bake Me a Cupcake

by Jenny
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My daughters have received several of these adorable mixes from Pelican Bay Ltd ranging from cupcakes to sugar cookies to hot chocolate.  They are perfect for teaching the kiddos how to bake and hey, they’re pretty good to eat too! Rose is made her teacher the Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting.  One finger in that [...]

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Do You Make the Best Beignet?

by Jenny
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Ever pretend that you are Giada cooking up in the kitchen with your very own cooking show? Me? NEVER!  Ok, yes sometimes.  In my head I, secretly, get the dialogue going of what I would say when I am recruited by Food Network to do my very own show showcasing my culinary (lack of ) [...]

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Jenny’s Vacation Pictures

by Jenny
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Most people, when they go on vacation, have their camera loaded with pictures of good times, pristine beaches and tourist traps..well not I!  I look back at my photos and see desserts, desserts and more desserts.  Am I weird?  Or am I just completely cuckoo for delicious confections? Cruise’s are known for having amazing food, [...]

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