Blueberry muffins are quite the classic. When I think of muffins, they're usually one of the top three flavors I envision. The only problem is that, until now, I could never get just the right recipe figured out for them. They can be a bit tricky, what with those luscious berries that are known to sink to the bottom. So many recipes thicken the batter, but then the muffin itself is a bit dense. One time I tried fixing that by adding brown sugar to the mixture, but when the blue color ran through … [Read more...]
Crunchy Broccoli-Apple Salad with Creamy Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterWithCraisins #CollectiveBias It's the most wonderful time of the year - I know that sounds like a holidays song but I'm referring to Fall! Yes, my favorite season is upon is, and although the weather in Northern California hasn't fully reflected the season change, I'm seeing it just a little more every day. Nights are getting darker a little earlier, we've already had our first school … [Read more...]
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
May is a really hectic month around here. I feel like I say that every year, but it's so true. The month begins with a bang, it's my husband's birthday, my birthday, Mother's Day, the kids have finals, there's graduations and end of year festivities and summer is just around the corner. It's also the month that we get tired of boring birthday cakes. By the time my birthday rolls around, our family has already celebrated 6 birthdays. Not even counting our parents, our friends or anyone else, … [Read more...]
Easy Recipes for your BIG Game Day Party!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayGlory #CollectiveBias In case you live under a rock and didn't know, I have some news to share. The BIG GAME is coming up!! I'm not just talking any old game day... this is the big one. It's touted as SUPER!! *wink*wink* I know, I have so many game day recipes I've shared already. I can't help it, this season is like holiday season for our family. My boys are into all the … [Read more...]
Cranberry Salad Mini Parfaits
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BIGSeason #BigLots #CollectiveBias When I think about the holiday season, some of my fondest memories are how it was spent growing up. All the major holidays were spent at my aunts house, for Christmas she would decorate her entire house with holiday festive cheer. Every room would be decorated and I would go through the house admiring every little touch she would add. She … [Read more...]
Mango Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Most of the time when I make a smoothie it's really with no rhyme or reason. I just gather a bunch of ingredients that might go well together and dump them in the blender. Most of the time they include yogurt or milk, or a combination of the two. Often there's fruit, sometimes a vegetable or two. Usually some ice unless the fruit is frozen, and then I cross my fingers and hope for the best. Honestly, that's what I did with this smoothie that I threw together a few weeks ago. However, my … [Read more...]
Jumbo Raspberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Isn't it crazy how much our lives change in such a short amount of time? I remember about 7 or 8 years ago how my mornings would go. My husband, then my fiance, would leave to work in the wee hours of the morning before the kids and I were even awake. I'd rush every morning, throw the kids in their clothes, get presentable and take my makeup with me, drop them off at the bus stop because my commute was too long to be able to take them to school that early, and then I'd brave about an hour to an … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sara Lee. The opinions and text are all mine. #UniquelyYours This is that time of year where I have to really work on my time management. The lazy days of summer are over where the kids would sleep in during the week and stay up late at night. No more impromptu visits to the beach or having friends over on a weeknight to barbecue and watch movies. Now that the kids are all in school and we have a strict schedule so that our … [Read more...]
Strawberry Bourbon Jam filled Mini Hand Pies
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Driscoll’s and Four Roses Bourbon. As always, all opinions are mine alone. It's now summertime in the Harris household! I know that across the country this time may arrive in different times, but today I'm preparing myself for the upcoming months of hanging out with the kids. This past year brought a lot of changes, including a kindergartner and a preschooler, whereas in years past those two were home with me while the older … [Read more...]
Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake with Toasted Coconut
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Driscoll's. As always, all opinions are mine alone. Did you know that May is National Strawberry Month? I'm sure you probably didn't, but that's why you have me here. To remember all these crazy food holidays and make yummy items in celebration of them. Sounds good, right? Well, today's recipe does not disappoint. Strawberries always remind me of the simplicity of childhood. Every child (it seems) loves strawberries, I know … [Read more...]
