Apple Pie

Apple Pie 4 lbs Granny Smith Apples, washed, cored, cut into quartered pieces and peeled 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup raw sugar (Sugar in the Raw), and 1 tbsp for topping crust 1 tspn salt 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh orange juice Zest of 1 orange Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 tspn … More Apple Pie

Flower Cupcakes

As my oldest daughter turned two, in 2007, I was fresh out of the hospital after having her baby sister. With the help, and gracious offer from my parents to host her birthday at their house, my husband and I were able to throw her a great party; and we were able to make the … More Flower Cupcakes

Peppermint Flavored Buttercream Frosting

Peppermint Flavored Frosting 3 cups of powdered sugar- confectioner’s sugar 1 stick of unsalted butter- room temperature 6 tablespoons skim milk-cold 1 tablespoon of peppermint extract Desired food dye/coloring- or none at all for white frosting Mix together the butter with the sugar. Then slowly, one tablespoon at a time, add in the milk. With … More Peppermint Flavored Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (featured covered in Cocunut flakes)

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1-2 tsp milk In mixing bowl, add powdered sugar and butter, mix on low speed. Mix in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk. Gradually add in the remaining milk, the frosting should appear more smooth. If the frosting is … More Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (featured covered in Cocunut flakes)