Cherries, cherries, cherries!

Summer fruit is very plentiful now.  I purchased some cherries in the grocery store the other day that looked beautiful.  They were dark and had a lot of stems on them,  however,  after getting them home and tasting them,  they were sour!  We didn't want to eat them and I really didn't want to take them back to the store,  so I made a cherry cobbler with them.  I must say,  after I added sugar to them, and a cobbler topping,  they were delicious!  Baked it for about 45 minutes and served it with some cool whip!  MMMMMM.....

Easy and Delicious Treats!

These cupcakes are so easy to make the family will love them.  All the ingredients are store bought. 
1 box devils food cake mix.  Prepare according to package directions.  24 cupcake cups.  1 can chocolate frosting and 1 can vanilla frosting.  1 can of Black Cherries with juice.
Bake cakes and poke them with a fork after they are done.  Pour 1 Tablespoon of cherry juice over each cupcake.  Let them cool completely before swirling them with chocolate and vanilla frosting.  Put a cherry on top of each and drizzle a little juice over frosting.  They are really tasty. 

Chocolate Almond Mini cheesecakes

I'm liking the new Duncan Hines Frosting Creations frosting.  I made mini cheesecakes using the Chocolate Almond flavor and they were delicious.  Topping them with sliced almonds and also putting some of the frosting in the batter makes these little creations great!  Try it with any cheesecake recipe and see what happens. 

50th Wedding Anniversary

Being married for 50 years is quite an accomplishment these days!  I was very happy to make this cake for a lovely couple this past week who celebrated 50 years together.  Many more years to you both.

Happy 4th of July!

Celebrate with this light and delicious Red White and Blue Yogurt Cake.  Uses a white cake mix,  following directions on package and adding 16 ounces of flavored yogurt.  Bake in 9x13 or in layers as I did.  I added blueberries to one layer and raspberry to the other.  Make the frosting by mixing cool whip and 16 ounces of yogurt.  Different and delicious!  Have a safe holiday...

Lazy Days of Summer

Cool, Refreshing......Speaks for itself!

Beat the Heat

It sure is hot!  Beat the heat with a cool, refreshing summer salad.  Heavy meals don't sit well in the heat.  You may not move around as much as you would if it were a little cooler. Try a cool, easy to make, refreshing summer salad.   This one has bibb lettuce, manderin oranges, strawberries, and a light creamy dressing.  Add a few nuts if you like.  This salad is sure to please.  Enjoy!