I’m here to share with you my new toy! It’s called a Gift Box Punch Board made by We R Memory Keepers. I’ve had it for a while now. I use these beautiful boxes every chance I get! When I found it at the craft store it was one ofRead More →
“Keeping it real” with a butter frosting! It’s been a quick and easy get-r-done sort of month. All you need is a simple butter frosting to get going on a perfect cake. Whether you are decorating or just quickly frosting this recipe is trusted, tried and true! Michael and I areRead More →
Oh yes, it happened. The Kit Kat Cake with m&m’s made its way to my kitchen. I felt terrible making it. All that candy… These cakes started on Pinterest, and recently I’ve seen them in local grocery stores. It wouldn’t have been my first pick just because I really don’tRead More →
There are six of us in the Blow family. Five of which I make a cake for, each year, on their birthday. I don’t think I’ve missed one yet. You might me wondering why don’t I make cake for the sixth one. The sixth one is me! I’m not inRead More →
Amazing works of art exploding the markets today are the glorious cake pops! I’ve seen these brilliant inventions everywhere. Cake pops entice the child inside of me by combining the lollipop and cake into one treat. You are able to get as creative, gourmet or simple as you want with each of your designs. TheRead More →
Hi! I’m so glad to be back here with you after a nice long Winter Break. I was worried that my break would have a huge impact on pageviews and income. I was partly right. There was an impact, but I wouldn’t say it was huge. There will probably be a dipRead More →
Ok, so if you are wondering. I am still very committed to weight loss. I’m down 6 pounds actually. I even had this mac and cheese with coconut milk last week. I’m not planning on eating so much carbs and cheese on a regular basis, but we had a kidRead More →
I’m back baby! Did you miss me? Not only am I back, but I’m diving into a New Year’s resolution like the rest of you! Michael and I vowed to drop some pounds, and add more physical activity to our daily lives. I know… so predictable right? Well too bad.Read More →
It’s that time of year! There is a chill in the air, the leaves on the trees are long gone, and people on the streets are humming Christmas music! It warms my heart! I always make sure to enjoy this time of year with a warm drink in my hand! ToRead More →
We are learning so much in art class! We are officially half way through the school year, and we have already taught many of the elements of art. This week the emphasis is on color. I want to really take my time with color, mostly because there is so much toRead More →
Hey guys! This week has really pulled me away from Bread & With It. I haven’t been far, just not as proactive as I usually am. For Christmas this year the kids were involved in their school Christmas pageant. It was Colonial times themed. Being the artist in the group,Read More →
This year the kids and I are making our own ornaments for the tree! Aren’t they cute? We’ve made crochet Christmas ornaments in various colors and sizes. They’re really easy to whip out, and the result is stunning! I want to make several mini versions of these, and arrange them on aRead More →
These cookies look so fancy! I really am impressed by these cookies. Not only do they look dynamic with a red swirl, but the flavor is outstanding. The cookie dough is infused with finely shredded orange peel, and rolled in a cranberry pecan mixture to create a pinwheel effect. EachRead More →
Hello everyone! Now that Thanksgiving has passed and we are gearing up for the rush of Christmas, I am realizing how demanding it is to be a blogger over the holidays! Am I the only one feeling such stress? Despite the holiday rush, I was able to keep up withRead More →
These red breakfast potatoes are just what I needed! I will take red potatoes over other potatoes any day! A friend of mine found a 15 pound bag of red potatoes on sale for $3. Knowing that I am always cooking from scratch, she thought of me. I wasn’t complaining.Read More →
Oh my goodness! Isn’t she cute? Ladies and gentlemen, this is little Winnie who just turned one! Which is cuter, the baby or the handmade vintage pixie hat? They make a great pair don’t they? I know you want to pinch those cheeks right now! I made this hat about three weeks ago,Read More →
I am working hard this week to fit in enough recipes on Bread & With It to help you prepare for Thanksgiving. Luckily, this year I’m being treated to dinner at my sister’s house, so I won’t have to repeat this process again on Thursday! Other than making candied yams and Michael’sRead More →
Did you know that most cans of cranberry sauce from the grocery store are made from high fructose corn syrup? I don’t understand the need to put these chemicals in our bodies. I’ve seen the effects of it in my life, and it gets even more upsetting when I think about the majorityRead More →
Preparing your bird for cooking is a messy job. It takes a few times to get used to it. Reaching your hand into the carcass of a dead bird to remove its neck and giblets is… well… there really isn’t anything to compare the feeling to. My kids make aRead More →
Every year right before Thanksgiving, I scramble for accurate turkey cooking times and temperatures. I know I’m not the only one that has this problem, because I get several calls each year asking me the same question! It’s usually these calls that begin my search for the answer. I’m glad that I’mRead More →