Rosemary helps balance out the sweetness in this twist on a traditional sidecar.
Paula Deen is my favorite chef - EVER! If I had to choose another mother, she'd be who I'd pick. This is her son Jamie's favorite birthday cake. I'm posting it here because not only do I want to try it, but I never want to lose it. And if you could see my office, you'd know that if I wrote it down, it would not be found until the day I stopped looking for it. So, here it is, safe and sound for everyone to enjoy.
Not much is better on a weekend morning than freshly made bagels, all the cream cheese, all the veggies, and some really good smoked salmon. It's the ultimate weekend brunch, and surprisingly it's really quick and easy to throw together!
Tons of fun Easter games for all ages! Minute to win it games, egg tosses, and even some games the teens will love!
Tons of fun Easter games for all ages! Minute to win it games, egg tosses, and even some games the teens will love!
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This is that can’t beat brunch spread that has something for everyone. Roasted baby potatoes, crispy bacon, smoked salmon, eggs, tomatoes with burrata, bagels, naan, and all the cream cheese and spreads that every brunch needs. An easy way to serve brunch to a crowd!
Jazz up your Easter Sunday with one of these seven adorable spring cocktails. Fun, festive, and perfect for the season-- candy pairing mandatory.
Thanks to a few tablespoons of orange juice, this springtime daffodil cake is the perfect balance between citrusy and sweet.
Do you need to keep your little bunnies busy at your home, school or church Easter festivities?
Make this Seven-Minute frosting for a deliciously sweet topper to any number of your favorite desserts.
perfect finger food for any social occasion with lovely, colored layers
From classic bird's nests candies to bunny cakes, these vintage Easter desserts help you travel back to holidays of years gone by.
These Maypole cupcakes -- decorated with multicolor gum-candy -- are "dancers" around the main Maypole cake.
This is the best party game we've ever played! You'll laugh until you cry, and you'll talk about it for years to come!
A lovely Spring dish with succulent lamb, tender greens and a creamy avgolemono sauce!
Not all Easter wreaths are for your door—this beauty, made from a lighter-than-air meringue recipe, is one that belongs in your belly.
Creating your best ever brunch requires amazing recipes. Try some of these extraordinarily delicious recipes for your next spring brunch!
It's so simple!
8 spring ad libs word games for kids, free to print and in full color!
Thank you for all the sweet comments about my temporary hiatus and life changes ! I am especially glad to know that I have new friends waiti...
Basically, this cake is spring in cake form, and it is good!
From classic to modern, vintage to boho, the most beautiful table inspiration for the season.
Well Readers, I could have danced all Night... If you've been keeping up with the events here on "Mick's" You'll know that last Friday Night was our annual Spring Break Dance! If you will recall last years formal dance, we had quite a turn out and a fabulous time. This year's dance- not to be out done boasted a guest list of 51 people in attendance, with even more gowns and tux's! (Don't we all look great?!) (A "white sport coat" and my date Patricia) This year everyone dressed up in period 1950's formals the girls hunted for MONTHS to find the perfect dresses. Our "Prom Planning Committee" researched for hours trying to find perfect 1950's-esk decorations so our "Prom" would be authentic! ("If Dreams Came True"- our Prom song/Theme by Pat Boone) In no time at all the party was hopping! It took nearly 45 minuets to get everyone signed in at the Lake Diversion toll gate, but things were underway after a Blessing was given by Mr. Schaffer. It wasn't long before the records started spinning and "The Casablanca Class of 1958" was dancing up a storm! (Look at Friend Evelyn Go!) We Hokey Pokey'd and discovered that it really is what it's all about and then took the group photos- (The Ladies...) (The Gents...) The Records played on with the latest hits of the day and everyone was having a terrific time! (Friends- Chloe, Kelcie, Courtney, Felicity, and Joy!) (Savannah, Myself, Brianna, Emily & Chloe!) (Everyone chatting out on the terrace of the dance pavilion.) At long last a record finally made its way to the top of the pile we'd all been waiting for, it's the latest dance craze sensation! "The Bunny Hop!" Earlier this week on a blog called The Speedboys (blogging from Spain!) featured a whole post about the Bunny Hop and once I posted it on our Facebook event page we KNEW it would be a hit at the dance! (Friend Melissa, dressed as Marylin Monroe leads the Bunny Hop!) We Bunny Hopped, Limbo'd and Cha-Cha-Cha'ed the night away! Readers I was just tickled pink and turquoise at our turn out it was everything we'd been dreaming about for months and months! (Myself & Lisa head of Costuming at the Theatre) (Patricia and J.T.) (Amanda and Braxton are 'going steady') It was about this time in the evening we drug out the limbo stick (a Casablanca party tradition!) to see how low everyone could go! (Here I go!) (Miss Margaret!) (Make it Meg!) (Our Limbo Winners, Heather, Margaret & Meg!) With the Limbo title tucked away, and all the votes in Miss Casablanca (Kelcie- Master of Ceremonies) prepared to announce just WHO would be in 1958 Prom Queen! And our 1958 Prom King & Queen are... (Francis and Olivia!) Everyone clapped and cheered (We based the prom queen votes off of best girls costume, and the queen got to pick her king!) and then the King and Queen lead the Prom Court in a dance... "Queen of the Senior Prom - The Mills Brothers" (Aren't they sweet?) Next Dance up was "The Stroll" (Me and Patricia) (Francis, Caitlin & Kelcie) (James & Joy!) (Michael & Disa) (Patricia & Russ share a dance.) The dancing portion of our evening was finishing up in fine form, everyone picked their partners for the "school dance" "If Dreams Came True" and while dancing cheek to cheek I saw the Magic of Prom that so often one hears about. Ya know the kind you dream about only to discover its a stuffy evening in ill fitting formal wear. But this friends was the real deal, everyone looked so sharp in their suits and gowns- some sporting corsages others boutonnieres. All I can say for our 1958 dance is that dreams really did come true! * * * Immediately following the dance the guests headed up to the Casablanca for the first Drive-In picture show of the year. This years opening feature being a movie called "That's what I am."- As the credits flickered across the screen and our friends departed one by one a magnificent evening was drawing to a close. (Friends- Russ & Chloe) This picture reminds me of Norman Rockwell's "The Morning After, New Year's Eve at the Waldorf Astoria". The Spring Break Dance is always an indicator as to how the rest of the Casablanca's Social Season is going to go, and with any luck this year will be one for the record books! I'd like to give special thanks to our "Prom Committee" Patricia, Joe, Cheryl (who also costumed most of the guests), Melissa, Meg, and Terrace! As well as a special thanks to everyone who brought food for the party, (a very special thanks to Mr & Mrs Adams for making a pot roast, along with a ham and many other delights!) and last but not least a HUGE thank you to all of our friends for making the night a smashing success! Wish you were here! -Mick-
Celebrate the hope and potential of spring with some beautiful naturally-dyed botanical eggs to serve at an engaging Spring Equinox ritual!
Top US life and style blog, Fynes Designs, features their Super Fun Easter Party Games, great for kids of all ages, even adults! Click here now for more!!
If this coconut eton mess cake with whipped ricotta cream doesn't brighten your day, then I don't know what will. You see, I told you!!
This lighter potpie uses phyllo dough for the crust, chicken broth thickened with flour for the sauce, and a bright filling of shredded chicken with artichoke hearts and leeks.
Begon het een aantal jaren geleden met pluche beesten koppen in kinderkamers, inmiddels hangt er in menig woonkamer 1 of meerdere dierenkoppen. En voorlopig lijkt deze trend nog niet op haar...
Yield: 1 dozen baskets • Preparation: 5 minutes
Channel your inner Martha Stewart and sharing these beautiful (and yummy) colored deviled eggs that would make the perfect addition to a spring brunch!
Our favorite Easter dinner ideas include entrées, sides, and appetizers. In this collection, you'll find our best recipes for crown rack of lamb, glazed ham, risotto, and roasted salmon. Also, roasted asparagus, stuffed artichokes, spring salads, and more.
These spring desserts are a tasteful final touch for any celebration, from Easter to potlucks. Satisfy your sweet tooth with everything from cupcake and cake recipes to tarts and pies.
A yogurt based custard sweetened with honey and fresh strawberries in a flaky, golden pie crust and then topped with a drizzle of homemade lemon curd.
Celebrate St David's day in style with these activities, Welsh recipes and daffodil craft ideas
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Tons of fun Easter games for all ages! Minute to win it games, egg tosses, and even some games the teens will love!
Celebrate Burns Night or St Andrews Day with this really simple popsicle stick Scottish thistle craft for kids! So easy, no mess and lots of fun!
