We are having a campfire themed birthday for Peyton! I'm taking her and three of her friends to Great Wolf Lodge for a weekend of laughter, water slides, and fun. Instead of doing a traditional birthday cake, Peyton requested that I make some camping themed treats. Or what she called them - campfire treats. The most traditional campfire treat is s'mores. m It's a staple for any camping trip. So I'm making a little twist to this traditional treat and making s'mores pretzel rods. To make ...
Desserts
S’mores Rice Krispy Treats
It's a s'mores kinda summer. Since we are sticking close to home this summer and spending a fair amount of time in our backyard we are enjoying all things s'mores. So today, I decided to make a batch of s'mores Rice Krispy treats. I'm not sure who enjoyed them more, me or the kids. But I can tell you they did not last long and I had to make a second batch before the afternoon was over. To make a batch of S'mores Rice Krispy Treats you will need the following - 4 Tbsp Butter, unsalted 6 C ...
Strawberry Poke Cake
One of my favorite memories from childhood is enjoying a strawberry poke cake on those warm summer days. Summer is the perfect time of year to make a strawberry poke cake, especially in June or July, that's when the strawberries are at their peak in Minnesota. Plus poke cakes are extremely easy to make. A beginner can easily make a delicious poke cake. To make your own strawberry poke cake you will need the following - 1 box of White Cake mix ingredients called for to make the cake per the ...
Patriotic Blueberry Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Summer is here! The days are definitely warmer and the fourth of July is right around the corner. Depending on how your little corner of the world is doing you may be celebrating with immediate family only or just a few people. Either way, you are probably going to be having a little dinner or snacks this holiday weekend. These patriotic strawberry cheesecake bites are perfect for your holiday celebration because they can be used as an appetizer or dessert, plus they only take a few minutes to ...
Trolls World Tour Marshmallow Popcorn Treats
Chances are if you have an elementary-age child or younger in the house you are very aware of the Trolls movie. This spring Trolls World Tour came out and now it'll be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K, and digital July 7th. Because Peyton loves Trolls I decided to make her a special Trolls treat to enjoy watching Trolls World Tour. These colorful marshmallow treats are fun to make and the kids can help make them too! To make your own batch or Trolls World Tour Marshmallow Popcorn treats you ...
Decadent Neapolitan Cake
As we get older it's harder and harder to buy things for people. My grandmother's birthday is this week and she literally has everything she needs or wants, so what do you get her? Does she really need more "stuff" to clutter the house? In lieu of buying people gifts they really don't need and sometimes don't want I try to give them an experience. It usually starts with a special birthday dinner and cake. Today, I am making a Neapolitan Cake for my grandmother's birthday. Her favorite ice cream ...