Sa-weet! Saturday Link Love
June 13, 2009 by Debbie Taylor · Comments
It seems that the Foodie World – or at least the Foodie Blogs I follow – have SWEETS on the brain. I’ve seen more delectable, tempting recipes this week than ever before. Just be sure not to try all of them in one week!
Here’s a sweet ending for any picnic or cookout – The Recipe Finder’s Marshmallow Caramel Boooom Cake.
Sounds easy – which makes it dangerous – and fun for everyone!
Family, Friends and Food’s Baseball Cookies are so cute and combine a “no-fail” cookie recipe with a frosting recipe from the Queen of the Kitchen. The ways you could decorate these cookies are endless – so make note of this one!
Evil Shenanigan’s Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is DA BOMB! I made it one night this week after finding this recipe and realizing I had all the ingredients on hand! I reduced the sugar to 1 1/2 cups – and my whole family went bananas… Oh, and you could easily add 1 or 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter (or more depending on your penchant for peanut butter) to the frosting to go with a classic flavor (Yep – I tried it – DELISH!)
If you didn’t visit Schweet ‘N Savory from my previous link love, don’t miss out on this scrumptious looking homemade version of Girl Scout “Samoas”. She calls them Coconut Caramel Frosted Cookies – I call them sinful!
Stop and Smell the Chocolates offers a FUN post with a video that will make just about any mom laugh! Along with a CHOCOLATEY brownie recipe to die for at Would You Like Chocolate With That?
Okay – I’ll put one healthier “sweet” offering on the table. I love fresh summer fruit with dip, and this recipe at My Wooden Spoon for Strawberry Peach Dip for Summer sounds and looks yummy!
And I have to share some Undeniable Family Favorites from The Better Baker. I can personally vouch for these recipes, so I saved them for last. I can’t tell you how many Sundays or the number of Birthday Celebrations where we enjoyed both the Creamy Tacos and the Ice Cream Pies… Good Times!
Enjoy the links and be sure to come back next week for more!
Saturday Showcase: Foodie Link Love
June 6, 2009 by Debbie Taylor · Comments
This has been a great week in the world of food. Is there really ever a BAD week???
I found some great new websites and new posts that really might make your mouth water – so grab a napkin or towel – and check out these links:
Melissa of Schweet ‘N Savory, interviewed Melissa Murphy – of Sweet Melissa Patisserie in New York – and shares her Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. This is a really great interview and details how Ms. Murphy became a chef.
Your Homebased Mom, Leigh Anne, shows off some Black Angus Garlic Cheese Bread – and here’s where your handy-dandy drool towel comes in…
Cool Summer Salads were popular this week, with Blue Kitchen’s Chicken Salad with Toasted Coconut and Roasted Cashews – as well as Tidy Mom’s Chicken Salad with fruit.
Another refreshing option for summer is Meatless Mama’s Coconut Key Lime Smoothie. I really love the tartness of key lime combined with the sweetness of coconut. In case you can’t find a coconut, she recommends substituting a can of coconut milk. (And if you’re so inclined, you could make an adult version with a splash of Malibu…) Mmmmmmmmmmmm!
I’ve NEVER thought of this before – but Smitten Kitchen shows you how to easily make your own Graham Crackers! They just look yummy – and how good would they be with the toaster oven s’mores recipe from last week?
Last, but definitely NOT least, you should take some time to visit Make It from Scratch’s Foodie Carnival #118. We’re talking a serious host of great recipes, helps, and pretties for the kitchen, too!
P.S. – Here’s a Bonus: My friend, Christin offers up a GREAT idea to deal with the “Mommy, I’m Bored” doldrums by recycling an empty oatmeal canister!!!
What’s your favorite foodie link?
