For Easter brunch I wanted to make something that would be easy. I was after all 34 weeks pregnant. I found this easy recipe on the McCormick website that used a cake mix. It was so fast and simple and yet delicious that it will definitely be a part of my baked goods routine for brunches. Easy Cinnamon Crumb Cake Makes 24 servings. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes 2 … [Read more...]
This pregnancy has been really tough on me. I can't say that I will miss being pregnant. In fact, I am very excited that this is my last month of ever being pregnant! I have been under an immense amount of stress over the past few weeks. Realizing that I only have a few more weeks to ensure that my students are ready for second grade has my blood pressure rising. I hate that I have to … [Read more...]
If you are a reader of my blog, you know by now that I have a love affair for chocolate and peanut butter. I really don't think there is a better pairing in the world! This weekend I took my love affair out on some innocent popcorn. It was a complete success! I saw this recipe on two peas & their pod and I just had to try it. The Super Bowl was this past weekend and we were … [Read more...]
I found this recipe in my Penzey's spice catalog a few months ago and I knew I had to try it. I love anything with peanut butter and I love banana bread. What could go wrong? Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 2 eggs 1/2 cup plain yogurt or 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup ground … [Read more...]
Halloween is just around the corner. While we try to figure out a costume for TJ to wear (right now it is either Buzz, or a pirate) my mind always drifts off to what we are going to eat on the big day! I love hosting parties and coming up with creative recipes so when I heard about the Spookamole contest from Avocados from Mexico, I knew I had to submit something. Our family loves … [Read more...]
My mother and I made this yummy cheesecake for my brother's wedding reception. If you love lemon, you will love this recipe. I actually liked it better without the sour cream topping, but most people liked it this way better so I left the recipe alone. Enjoy! Lemon Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping Yields at least 12 Ingredients Unsalted Butter (for greasing pan) 1 graham cracker … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago my baby brother got married. I still can't believe that we are all grown up and married! The wedding was a simple mountain wedding. They got married up at our cabin, where we learned how to swim, golf, and relax. You can check out some of my photos that I posted here. I was honored when they asked me to decorate their cake for them. My sister and I combined forces and … [Read more...]
The queen of fabulous fake outs is back again with another recipe. I took a lot of help from the grocery store with this one, but it didn't make it any less fabulous or tasty. I am constantly trying to find good chocolate and peanut butter recipes. I love this combination and will eat it any chance I get. I have seen a lot of recipes that have cookie dough inside of a cupcake and thought … [Read more...]
I made these delicious cupcakes for my son's birthday last year. I searched everywhere for a good banana cupcake and finally found a good recipe on Martha Stewart's site. These were a huge hit and were favored over my chocolate and peanut butter cupcakes. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking … [Read more...]
I saw these in a magazine a few months ago when I was at an appointment. I thought they were adorable and perfect for the 4th of July. They are super simple to make and everyone will enjoy them. I love finding simple recipes that make a big impact! Directions Melt white chocolate in a heat proof bowl. I love my chocolate melter, I use it for cake pops and cookie dipping and it works … [Read more...]
Kathy is the founder of A Mom's Impression, a wife to a handsome man, a mom to a beautiful boy, and a first grade teacher. She loves to shop, cook, read, take photos, and hang out with her family. Her life may be hetic, but it is an exciting ride!
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