April 2012

Chef Zac’s Chocolate Semifreddo {Recipe}

by Jenny
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I present to you a plate of chocolate heaven from Flex Mussels’ Executive Pastry Chef Zac Young.  A contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Just Desserts, this guy knows what he’s doing. This recipe will make you wanna slap your mama, it’s so good.  Though I don’t recommend you do that, unless you have a plate [...]

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Loco Kids: All things Cake Batter

by Jenny

Oh how I love it when a celebration comes around (I’ll even take a baby/wedding shower, wedding, teeth cleaning, etc) .  The first thing that comes to mind is CAKE!  I start day dreaming about it, what will it look like?  Will it be buttercream or cream cheese frosting?  Chocolate or Vanilla?  It’s not really [...]

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Love filled Woobie? {Phoenix}

by Jaclyn
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A Woobie? What on earth is a Woobie? When I was skimming through the local artisans that attend the Phoenix Open Air Market the Woobie Cookie instantly stood out. Round in shape, sprinkled in cinnamon spices these little Woobie cookies reminded me of something I would bake up for my family. The moment I bit [...]

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The Icing on the Cup…Cakes {Houston}

by Mary
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Nestled in a quaint suburb of Houston is a cute little cupcake shop called Icing Cupcakes. Beneath their big oak trees in Katy, Texas are some amazing cupcakes with bold flavors. Three women, former high school friends founded Icing Cupcakes with the question, “if you weren’t doing your current job, what WOULD you be doing?” [...]

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Calamity Jane’s Pie {Eagle Nest, NM}

by Jenny
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Eagle Nest, population 297 (for reals), is home to Calamity Jane’s, a quaint little family restaurant owned and operated by Jane…  Jane, though her name ordinary, she’s extraordinary at her pie craft.  We (my 2 daughters and I) stopped in on our way to Santa Fe and I’m soooo happy we did. Family recipes handed [...]

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Margarita Cupcakes {Recipe}

by Amy
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  What’s a girl to make when given the task of providing dessert for a bachelorette party? Why something booze infused of course! Which is where margarita cupcakes come into play. Whether consumed before heading out on the town for a night of drinking and fun with the girls, or after, these little beauties are [...]

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Our First Year Cookbook

by Jaclyn

Hey All You Sweet Readers, Jackie here from Arizona. I wanted to let you all know about my cookbook Our First Year: Cost Effective Recipes from the Home of Newlyweds which is filled with budget friendly recipes, a “how-to” helpful tips section, color photos of the delicious recipes and much more! Cooking has always been [...]

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Crisp, Cool, Key Lime Pie {Recipe}

by Mary

Nothing goes together better than fresh Key Lime pie and summer! The crisp flavors of the Key Limes take your taste buds away to a tropical island, there you are… laying on a hammock… beach breeze blowing in your face… ahhhhh…. Uh wait! You’re at work! You can create this simple recipe for yourself with [...]

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Loco Kids :: Shop for Mom at Flirty Aprons

by Tracy

Aprons are making a huge comeback and no one does it better than Flirty Aprons.  They are fun, not stuffy.  Actually they are flirty, not stuffy…but let’s keep this PG. We know that your Loco Kids may be looking for an idea of what to get mom for Mother’s Day, so we chose a few [...]

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Dessertcation at the Inn & Spa at Loretto {Santa Fe}

by Jenny
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My first experience at Santa Fe couldn’t have been better.  From the road trip with my two darling daughters, to the authentic southwestern style of the Inn & Spa at Loretto, and Chef Andrea’s desserts at Luminaria, I will always hold these memories dear to my heart. The Inn and Spa at Loretto is one [...]

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