Baking with Alisha ~

1 pkg Baker’s semi-sweet baking chocolate (8 squares) 2 sticks butter 2 c powdered sugar  3/4 c flour 1 tsp vanilla 5 whole eggs 4 egg yolks (reserve whites for omlet!) powdered sugar, ice cream, berries for serving   Preheat oven to 425. Spray 8 ramekins with non-stick spray, place on rimmed baking sheet. Microwave…

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

OK ~ I don’t know if I’m the first to do this, but now that I’ve done it once, I’m asking myself, “why didn’t I do this before now!”! Cinnamon roll muffins ~ so easy!  I even made some, popped them in the freezer for later!  Now I don’t have to worry about getting rid…

Food for Flowers

  I have taught cooking classes to many people in my kitchen throughout the years; taught large groups at military spouse functions, but today was the first day I have taught a guy aside from my boys, Andre & Toren; and it was at his request!  Adam was a quick learner, even though his kneading…

Santa Lucia Eyes

I just love making something that brings a certain look of satisfaction, love and longing to my family ~ this time, my husband.  Tony came home last night, changed from his military uniform and went straight to the computer… strange.  I asked what he was doing, and he said he thought about something his Mom…

Show Me Your Venus

  Please check out the incredible art of these AMAZING young artists on https://www.facebook.com/ShowMeYourVenus Be sure to “LIKE” their page and support these talented young artists!   Remember, this is art; It isn’t always going to be comfortable, but should be thought provoking.

Apple Fritter-sticks

Happy fritter Sunday! Hope you have a sweet, blessed day! 3 c flour(I used a combo of wheat/oat) 4 t baking soda 1/2 c sugar 1/2 t salt 2 T cinnamon 1 c buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 apples, peeled & chopped Oil for frying ( I used combo of peanut/coconut) Mix all dry…

A Mouthful of Summer

“Everything in moderation…including moderation.” ~ Julia Child The most requested recipe?  Fruit Pizza!!  Aside from my pizza dough, this tasty gem of a dessert has even the biggest skeptic (what? fruit pizza?) asking for more and eventually asking for the recipe.  For my “gluten-free” friends, using a combination of gluten-free and coconut flours and coconut…

chia pet, chia juice, chia bread, chia, chia everywhere!

Salvia hispanica Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.   Things to do with chia seeds: add to your daily smoothie, your pancakes or your yogurt   put 1 T in your juice to give you energy,…

Month of the Military Child

                  These are my kiddos ~ they are children of the world… they were born in three different places, sprouting and growing shallow roots through their vast experiences everywhere else.  I am so very proud of them, of all they have accomplished in spite of moving every two…

Real Food Served Here!

GMO is one of the latest concerns with food.  As a self-proclaimed foodie, I have to admit ignorance on this one.  I’d like to think its because I use fresh ingredients and I try to make homemade foods for my friends and family!  Because of my love of food and an even greater love for…