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Creamy Lemon Squares recipe. Food Snots: Cinnamon and Sugar Pull-Apart Bread. I feel like through life we are always finding new things out about ourselves.

Food Snots: Cinnamon and Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

Like for instance, as a kid I loved clam chowder. Now, I’ve come to realize that I really don’t care for it all that much, and that the only reason I was so crazy about it as a kid is that I thought it was fun to bite into the pieces of clam and have it feel and sound like you were biting into a balloon. I know… I was kind of a weird child, but weren’t we all ;) Anyways, through this blogging experience I have found that I love taking picture, but not just any picture. I really hate lugging around a camera just to have everyone pose awkwardly for some random photo somewhere. So I have an excuse for my addictive impulse to always shoot ingredients while I am pouring them, and I completely release full responsibility for my actions to my little split personality french photographer… who exists in my brain. Where was I going with all this?? Printable Recipe In a large mixing bowl, mix 2 cups of flour.

Sugar. Dough. Viva Blueberry. Cocktail.Last week, my hip hubby and I took a little sojourn to Las Vegas for some much needed R&R.

Viva Blueberry

Imagine my delight when he said to me, "Instead of spending a lot of money on a show, let's just go to the nicest restaurants and enjoy good food. " Were we meant to be together or what? Vegas is so over the top in it's food and drink presentation that I did not miss seeing Phantom for the 3rd time at all! And while I assure you that I'll have many other Vegas design revelations to share, my first one is a cocktail that I totally fell for at Daniel Boulud - Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. The tartness of the lemon mixed with the muddled blueberries was heaven. And thanks to the mixology skills of The Bon Viant's Companion , I might be able to replicate this tasty treat.

Lavender Lemonade courtesy of The Bon Viant's Companion1 ½ oz Vodka (preferably citrus flavored)½ oz Lavender-ginger simple syrup (below)MintBlueberriesFresh squeezed, or organic lemonade Place sugar and water into small pot. Weekend Cocktail~ Pink Grapefruit Margaritas « There Goes the Cupcake… These margaritas will certainly liven up your weekend, both refreshing and delicious.

Weekend Cocktail~ Pink Grapefruit Margaritas « There Goes the Cupcake…

They are super simple to make, the only catch being, you need fresh limes, it really makes a difference. Make these at your next party, they are sure to be a hit. Pink Grapefruit Margaritas From: Barefoot Contessa’s How Easy Is That 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)1 cup triple sec orange liqueur3 cups ice1 cup silver tequila1 lime cut in wedges, optional Kosher salt. If you prefer to rim the glasses take a lime wedge and rim, then dip in salt, if you do not like a salted rim sprinkle a touch of salt in each glass, the salt really brings out the flavor.

Combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, triple sec and ice in a blender. Makes 4 drinks. * Just as a note: it is important to use Ruby Red grapefruit juice, it is much sweeter than regular and it has the lovely pink color. Frozen Lemonade with Coconut Rum Recipe. Bird On A Cake. 7 Foods for Healthy Skin - iVillage. Quick Chiquita Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe.