Part 1- The Realization It all started three days before August 1st. I had spent a good part of the day baking and I was testing different simple syrup amounts on my lemon blueberry pound cake. Each slice I ate had been soaked in a different amount and I was trying to figure out the best ratio of simple syrup to pound cake. It wasn’t until after about the fourth slice, when I started to feel sick. My stomach was feeling sick from the high amounts of sugar I was consuming and my mind was feeling sick at the fact I was just stuffing my face with slice after slice…
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Lemon Berry Tiramisu
I love to incorporate berries into dessert dishes. Berries have such a sweet, fresh taste, plus they are filled with antioxidants so where can you go wrong?! This lemon berry tiramisu is one of my favorites and it is perfect for a summer barbecue. It’s light and fresh and the mixture of the sweet berries with the zesty lemon create the perfect combination. Don’t forget to check out my delicious Cookie Butter Pie while you’re here! LEMON BERRY TIRAMISU RECIPE PREP TIME: 35 mins TOTAL TIME: 3 hours SERVES: 8-9 INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3/4 cup lemon juice 2 8 ounce…
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Valentines Day Gift Guide
Ah Valentines Day, the holiday that everyone loves to hate. If you’re solo, you hate Valentines Day because it just reminds you that you’re alone, as if you didn’t already know. But if you have arm candy, you love Valentines Day because you get showered with presents and affection. I personally don’t care for Valentines Day but, who doesn’t love getting presents?! I love getting presents almost as much as I love giving them. Before I started dating my current boyfriend, I used to buy Valentines Day gifts for my gal pals because why not! We don’t need a man to feel wonderful and loved, #GIRLPOWER! I put together a…
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6 Tips to Keep Your New Years Resolutions All Year Long
If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say ‘New Year, New Me!’ I would be such a rich girl. The end of the year is always a great time to reflect on the past year and think about what you accomplished, what you didn’t accomplish, what you wish you had done differently and how you want the upcoming year to be different. New years resolutions are the perfect opportunity for those of you who want to make a positive change in your life and be one step closer to the person you want to become. But lets be honest, new years resolutions can be hard to…
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Witches Brew Halloween Party
I love October because the weather starts to get cooler, the smell of apple spice fills the air and pumpkins are everywhere! Not to mention Halloween! I love dressing up into costumes, making scary themed desserts and decorating the house with pumpkins. If you have read my blog before, you know I love any excuse for a themed party. For Halloween I have the perfect decorations, drinks and food recommendations to throw a Witches Brew Halloween Party- a fancy name for Gals Night! Check out my picks below so you can plan the perfect gals night! Enjoy! Apothecary Labels for Witch Potions Ι Floral Skull Ι Gold Pumpkins Snake Wreath Ι Bloody Candles…
