Weekend Lovelies

Weekend Lovelies

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Hello, friends! Nicole and I are so glad that you’ve stopped by our blog to check out our latest finds and favorite things! Thanks for being here!

So, before we move on to our lovelies… how was your week? I celebrated my 36th birthday {gulp!} this past Tuesday! {I’m honestly starting to lose track!} Nicole was so thoughtful in dedicating her delicious Tres Leche Cupcake post to me! {Thanks, my friend… that was super sweet!} My family and I spent the day at the beach {my favorite place}, soaking up the crazy warm weather we’ve been having in Southern California! It was a wonderful day! Good food, sandy toes, warm sunshine, lots of smiles, and playing in the ocean always makes for a fabulous day! I am so thankful for another year! [Read more…]

Walkers Shortbread Winner…

 Walker Shortbread Giveaway

:: Walkers Shortbread Winner | Strawberry Recipe Roundup ::

Sara and I are excited to announce the lucky winner of our Walkers Shortbread Giveaway!  I posted about this lovely GIVEAWAY on Thursday, along with a tasty Strawberry Shortbread Pie recipe.  Speaking of which, we have been experiencing some of the most delicious California Strawberries!  Okay, so some of you are still knee deep in snow {we are hoping for better weather for you all soon}, but in the meantime, we have listed a few of our favorite Strawberry Recipes!  We hope you like them! [Read more…]

Raspberry Shortbread Ice Cream

Raspberry Shortbread Ice Cream

:: Raspberry Shortbread Ice Cream ::

Sara and I are so very excited to be Blogger Ambassadors for Walkers Shortbread!  You know your favorite plaid cookie tin that you have been enjoying every holiday since you were a kid?  We were asked to come up with  recipes using their delightful cookies. {A thrill for us, as these classic cookies are made from only four pure ingredients… and are GMO, vegetarian, and preservative free.} The family owned company still makes all of their traditional cakes and cookies in the same secluded village in Scotland that they have been running since 1898.  We LOVE that! What’s even more exciting, Walkers is sharing the love of their cookies with our readers for a limited time {until January 31st, 2014}, with this discount code on their site SHMINI2014.

I decided to create this Raspberry Shortbread Ice Cream recipe using the Walkers Mini Shortbread Fingers.  I know what you are thinking! Ice cream in February? It’s been hot in Southern California. It feels like July in January, and believe me… we could use some rain! With this crazy summer like weather, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a scoop of Raspberry Shortbread Ice Cream!

 Raspberry Shortbread Ice Cream

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Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Salted Caramel Ice cream

:: Salted Caramel Ice Cream ::

It’s September, and fall is just around the corner for most of the country. In Southern California, it often ends up being one of the warmest months of the year, bring in the Santa Ana’s and there you have a completely hot day.  It’s not the autumn we would like to envision with toasty sweaters and boots, but thankful nonetheless for little fall changes we get to experience.  With the up and down spike in temperature, ice cream is still an enjoyable and welcomed treat.  I know I have posted a few ice cream recipes, but I truly can’t help it.  My Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is a cinch to use, added with the convenience of weekly milk delivery from Winder Farms, I have been able to brain storm an array of ice cream flavors.   

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S’mores Ice Cream Cake

 

s'mores ice cream cake

:: S’mores Ice Cream Cake ::

I whole-heartedly have had every intention of posting healthier recipes up on the blog {and I promise… I will!}; however, we did have a special birthday in our family last week. Ryan, my oldest son, turned nine. I’m still sort of in shock at how quickly my time with him has gone. In just nine more years… I’ll be sending this handsome boy off to college {sigh}. I’m literally holding onto him for as long as he lets me…

One of our traditions {dating back to when I was a child} is having the birthday person pick their favorite dinner and dessert. When I was growing up… I always picked savory crepes for dinner and deliciously sweet crepes for dessert. {Not your traditional birthday cake, but still to this day, my absolute favorite!} For Ry… it was his favorite restaurant for Chinese food and homemade S’mores Ice Cream Cake for dessert. In my opinion, there’s just no reason to purchase ice cream cakes. You can so easily make one yourself…. and I guarantee it will be so much more decadent and flavorful!

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Funfetti Cake Batter Milkshakes

 

:: Funfetti Cake Batter Milkshakes ::

What do you think of when you hear the word, “funfetti?”  You think of cake, sprinkles, confetti, & fun…. right?! Exactly! I knew when I heard of this cake batter milkshake that I had to blend up a batch for the kids! After all, what kid doesn’t love milkshakes & funfetti cake? The combination of funfetti cake mix + vanilla ice cream + milk = pure heaven {in my world}! I promise… it was just that!  [Read more…]