Are you an emotional eater?  I am. I came back from Kansas City with a big reality check.  Long story short I ate a muffin after lunch at work yesterday.  I ate my oatmeal for lunch and said, "Whatever" and bought a giant, moist chocolate muffin and a coffee at the starbucks at work.  Let me … Continue reading Chocolate Banana Muffins

This post started out with cake, but somehow turned into a psychological evaluation...as always... My cousin Emily came in town with her family this past Sunday. This cousin is not just ANY cousin.  She is My Em.  We are the same age (6 months apart) and grew up together.  If there is anything as close as siblings, but … Continue reading My favorite reality checks

I made angel food cake last weekend and learned that it is made with 20 egg whites. 20. EGG. WHITES. Ok.......... "What am I going to do with the yolks?!?" I had a homemade king cake and planned to make King Cake bread pudding (and even left a group message paper trail) of said King Cake plans: … Continue reading Coconut cream pie

Facebook Notification: My Aunt shared a recipe to my wall. "This looks delicious!...Make it for me!" After watching the short Southern Living how-to video I was sold!  It looked delicious!  I'd never made an angel food cake before, but it sounded interesting and simple enough. The week leading up to my exciting dessert adventure I had an order for … Continue reading Angel Food Cake