Sara's Sweet Surprise

Once I gathered a few garden essentials I got to work on growing a few blooms of my own. 1.Clay flower pots 2. Trader Joes dehydrated pineapple slices 3. World Market Choco Rocks 4.    Duff Goldman (Ace Of Cakes) sprinkles  Pineapple Roses This is when the package of dehydrated pineapple slices comes into play. ( These were purchased from Trader Joes) (Wendy you're going love this)  two step directions. Cut a slit into the pineapple ring,  roll  slice until it resembles a Rose... easy peasy!  I cut various lengths of the pineapple to achieve the perfect sized flower for my cupcakes. I pre-made a batch of (paperless) cup cakes frosted with chocolate mousse. The mousse acts like a glue to hold the chocolate gravel and pebbles into place. The cupcake is nestled in a  bowl filled with Gelato and a topping of crushed chocolate cookies to resemble soil.  De...

 I have recently been trying to make some healthier food choices.   I thought Julian Bakery's low carb bread was a healthier choice but, found out I was terribly wrong.  Fortunately after the bread arrived I took one bit e and immediately spit it out ! I didn't eat the bread I received.  I've learned th ere are some who have eaten it and experienced terrible digestive stomach cramps/pains .      HERE'S THE DETAIL S WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE.  I WAS INFORMED ... JULIAN BAKERY OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR TASTE OR TEXTURE , WHICH WAS NEVER EXPRESSED WHEN I PLACED MY ORDER. NOR DO THEY OFFER STORE CREDIT! AS A PROPRIETOR MYSELF I FIND THIS BUSINESS PRACTICE APPALLING! I WILL CONTINUE TO POST WARNINGS ABOUT THIS UNSCRUPULOUS COMPANY AND POTENTIAL HARMFUL BREAD! THE FACT THAT JULIAN BAKERY DOESN'T BACK THEIR PRODUCT WITH ANY GUARANTEE SPEAKS VOLUMES.  I APPLAUD THE GENTLEMAN WHO MADE THIS VIDEO!!  AL BEIT ENTERTAINI...

To know me is to know my love for the  designer Michael Kors . His fashions, carry a classic beauty. Similar to my other love ... Chanel!  The  rose gold Bel Aire watch was a must have for my collection .  The rose gold b aguettes are stunning! A girl can never have too much bling ! Here's my latest purchase...the Ha milton Red Quilted (large) tote with gold studd ed detailing. My perfect Valentine. I 'll be pic king her up this weekend . CAN'T WAIT ! Whats more phenomanl then a new MK handbag ? A Sale!! Here's how you can grab the d eal for yourself. T oday i f you wear red into Macy's they're offering the MK's red quilted Lrg. Hamilton for 50% off sale price , a round $172 w/tax. Originally priced @$448.   Y ou can also ca ll your local Ma cy's and purchase it over the phone with your Macy CC and they will honor the discount. It's less expensive th an their website d...

After much thought I ' ve decided to postpone my tutorial .   Instead I wanted to  send a Christmas messa ge of hope that   everyone  will be surrounded by love and encouragement   as we head into the New Yea r.      SWEET WISHES!  

These are the Christmas treats I'll be making but, both marshmallow pops will be mounted on candy cane/sticks.   Let me know if you'd like me show you the how to's? I know to most of my blogettes (that's you) think of me as a foodie enthusiast.  But I've also taught craft classes for several years.  I'm an avid DIYer. I have a passion for creating  But, unfortunately I have a huge handicap.  I can't sew (on a sewing machine)!  Yup, I was the one and only student who never signed up for sewing in Home Economics.  After the typing class  mishap, (where I was advised to leave after a week of chicken pecking), I didn't want to have a repeat episode. However...my lack of sewing skills has made me the fastest glue gun in the Pacific Northwest!   Now with Christmas upon us...I thought it was time to heat up our glue guns for craftin'! Here's my inspiration!! A f luff   of sug...

When Fall rolls around I know this means one of my seasonal favorites is here. Honey Crisp apples! I look forward to using them in a few new and old recipes . This  inspirational photo paired with my honey crisps resulted in two types of pies .  W ith my muffin tin I made single serving tarts similar to this photo and the other... I used my (small) oval ramekins for a double serving size. Well, i n my husbands case...he considers it his generous single serv e . Each were topped with vanilla cream.  I created this recipe in a pinch and now it 's become the one most requested Vanilla Cream 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup (give or take to taste) Darigold /French-Vanilla-Creamer (No substitutes. Darigold creamer is made with real cream) 1 teaspoon corn starch Directions: In a saucepan combine all the ingredients.  Wisk until it thickens.  Strain into pitcher .   L ay plas...