Last week I shared with you how to make the most adorable Mandrake Cupcakes for your Harry Potter bash! Even though these were inspired by the movie I wanted to make some Harry Potter Recipes of the candy as it was portrayed in the book. One of the most iconic scenes of Harry enjoying his new life for me has always been when he purchases candy from…
We recently celebrated my husband’s 24th birthday party, and it was a lot of fun to see it come together. As soon as I had settled upon a surprise Harry Potter party I knew that I wanted to focus on some Harry Potter recipes! I decided on a mish-mash of Harry Potter recipes inspired by food in the book and movie. Some authentic and some styled…
The internet is brimming with all of the most beautiful photos of what some consider their favorite place in the world – New York City. The Big Apple. Gotham. Whatever name you have assigned to it, this probably dredges up all sorts of iconic imagery. Massive screens flashing hundreds of feet up in the air while a river of people coruscate below them in Time Square.…
I’ve always loved beautiful things, and as I have grown older the delicate grace of flowers that once enchanted me has since been magnified ten-fold. I will admit I have most recently been drooling over flower’s artistry in the wake of spring. I have paid homage to the striking white, purple and yellow hues found among statement-making pansies. The more pastel colored snapdragons that I have memories…
As you all know, I’m a Halloween aficionado. If the posts about my favorite Halloween Quotes, Halloween Appetizer Bar, and Harvest Moon Cake didn’t convince you of that then frankly I’m not quite sure what may do that. I think that there’s an idolized version of how many of us plan to spend Halloween, and then there’s real life. For instance, coordinating pumpkin carving is still…
So fun story, I don’t think it’s any secret that I love Halloween. In fact, it only comes second to Christmas in my book. I’m not your average Halloween lover. I decorate early most years. And I have to put myself on a budget for decorations or I’ll take the entire store home. And I’m not just into buying adorable vintage-y looking Halloween stuff off the…
As I continue to learn and grow in regards to my skills in the kitchen, I have to say I really enjoy the creativity involved. When I put together these Shark Attack Cupcakes they truly filled my soul! As a Halloween lover since I was small, it was only natural that I continued to develop recipes that celebrate the spooky (more sophisticated) side of this holiday. After…
For quite awhile now I’ve wanted to create an appetizer bar that gives off a spooky, witchy vibe! Literally years. It’s kind of funny to me how long it actually takes for a holiday idea to come to fruition. But this one was well worth the wait. The best part is that even if you’re on a budget, this is nothing that can’t be solved with…
I wanted to create a spooky southwestern-inspired recipe that was perfect for my Halloween appetizer bar. After I put together these lighter Pumpkin Spice Candied Walnut Brains I something more savory. Of course I also wanted an appetizer that was going to fit well with the whole haunted woods vibe that my appetizer bar was going to be putting off. So this Bewitched Green Chile Stuffed…
So I’ve wanted a magical looking cauldron for like, ever. Literally since I saw one featured in a lifestyle magazine YEARS AGO. We’re talking circa 7th grade. So yeah, it’s been awhile. But as we all grow older I think many regardless of their love for Halloween realize that they can’t spend their entire salary on Halloween decorations. Even with traditional discount Halloween decorations. Since I…
Hi, it's nice to meet you! My name's Lauren. Lover of bad 90's movies, green chile and proud Furbaby Momma.