holidays & recipes: free giveaway and happy easter with tangerine and pink plus crepes with lemon curd

Easter is the time to be grateful for our blessings, and our little way of showing thanks to all our valued readers is through a Tangerine and Pink Easter Party pack giveaway! Included in the pack are: 1. Scalloped Cupcake Wrapper 2. Cupcake Wrapper 3. Two Watermark Logos 4. Easter Card and Thank you Card 5. An Easter Egg Banner which can be made easily by using some ribbon and a hole punch 6. Cupcake Toppers You can downloaded the pack for free over here (link to zip file Click on Link and download should begin). You can use most of these designs for any occasion and these are all psd layered files so your name and other details can be edited in the Watermark Logo. Orange and Lemond Curd Mascarpone Recipe Below. Enjoy and Happy Easter! {Free Easter Card Printable} {Free Editable Watermark or Logo} {Free Square Favor Box... Read the Rest →

 

holidays & recipes: free giveaway and happy easter with tangerine and pink plus crepes with lemon curd

Easter is the time to be grateful for our blessings, and our little way of showing thanks to all our valued readers is through a Tangerine and Pink Easter Party pack giveaway! Included in the pack are: 1. Scalloped Cupcake Wrapper 2. Cupcake Wrapper 3. Two Watermark Logos 4. Easter Card and Thank you Card 5. An Easter Egg Banner which can be made easily by using some ribbon and a hole punch 6. Cupcake Toppers You can downloaded the pack for free over here (link to zip file Click on Link and download should begin). You can use most of these designs for any occasion and these are all psd layered files so your name and other details can be edited in the Watermark Logo. Orange and Lemond Curd Mascarpone Recipe Below. Enjoy and Happy Easter! {Free Easter Card Printable} {Free Editable Watermark or Logo} {Free Square Favor Box... Read the Rest →

 

easy desserts & recipes: {winner announced} cherry blossom extract giveaway (sakura) petit fours

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year where all the flowers start to bloom in all their glory. Usually, spring in Japan means cherry blossoms! A cherry blossom is actually the flower of several varieties of trees from the Japanese Cherry, also known as “sakura”. The most popular cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are almost all white with a tinge of pink, like blushing cheeks. The flowers are in full bloom for only about a week and many people, locals and tourists alike, flock to ogle the majestic beauty of these wonderful trees. They are truly one of nature’s grandest spectacles. Cherry blossoms are very much sought after, not just because of their beauty, but because of their edible blossoms and leaves. They are not to be mistaken for the trees that bear edible cherry fruits which belong to a completely different... Read the Rest →

 

easy desserts & recipes: {winner announced} cherry blossom extract giveaway (sakura) petit fours

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year where all the flowers start to bloom in all their glory. Usually, spring in Japan means cherry blossoms! A cherry blossom is actually the flower of several varieties of trees from the Japanese Cherry, also known as “sakura”. The most popular cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are almost all white with a tinge of pink, like blushing cheeks. The flowers are in full bloom for only about a week and many people, locals and tourists alike, flock to ogle the majestic beauty of these wonderful trees. They are truly one of nature’s grandest spectacles. Cherry blossoms are very much sought after, not just because of their beauty, but because of their edible blossoms and leaves. They are not to be mistaken for the trees that bear edible cherry fruits which belong to a completely different... Read the Rest →

 

giveaway: when and where invites (giveaway)

We will be giving away the “Gingerbread Food Picks”. GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED When and Where Invitations offers a unique way to capture your guests’ attention with stylish and innovative custom-made three-dimensional invitations. These can give your guests a sneak preview about how fun and exciting your party will be. When and Where Invitations is the brainchild of Amanda Richardson from Cincinnati, Ohio. Amanda explains, “we are a small company that focuses on unique touches to make a wedding spectacular.  Invitations that come in a box with a touch of handmade, makes our company stand out from all the others. We focus on quality, not quantity so the bride that is only inviting 25 people to her wedding, can still get the look and feel she desires without having to pay for 50+ invitations.” Aside from invitations for weddings, other occasions include bridal showers and birthday parties. The company also... Read the Rest →

 

giveaway: hand carved cherry wood cutting board by walnut hollow workshop

As we near the end of November those of us who live in climates with four seasons begin to say farewell to the farmers markets. Over the warmer months we’ve met many vendors selling wide varieties of fresh produce. But, of course, produce is not the only thing that you will find; honey, beeswax candles, soaps, alpaca wool and that is just that start of it. It is at the farmers market in Fredericksburg, Virginia that we met the folks who are Walnut Hollow Workshop. Their booth was the epitome of what a farmers market mean. “Walnut Hollow is a small, family run farm located in Caroline County, VA. At their booth you will find a variety of products, including eggs, honey, beeswax, and handmade wooden bowls, spoons, cutting boards, and rolling pins, all made from natural and locally grown materials and wood. All unique hand carved pieces are carved... Read the Rest →

 

giveaway: pumpkin whoopie pie pan and a whoopie pie cookie recipe…

Whoopee for whoopie pies. The popularity of whoopie pies is on the rise. We’ve been making our own for years and are now seeing the trend grow. You can create many varieties of whoopie pies from the always popular chocolate with buttery marshmallow filling to sweet strawberry pies with a creamy, subtle strawberry filling. Autumn is now upon us. Soon, if not already, we will smell the aroma of fireplaces taking the chill out of the air. We will see leaves turning gold and red. And of course, we will seek out pumpkins. If each month had a flavor October and November would have to share. There is no other time in the year when pumpkin is so revered. It is the flavor of the season with all the warm inviting spices that go with it. Why not a pumpkin whoopie pie with a cream cheese filling! Oh, yum! The... Read the Rest →

 

giveaway: babycakes cupcake maker

Giveaway is now Closed… “Mom, why can’t I have an Easy Bake Oven!? I am the only girl who doesn’t have one!!” If you were in my house when I was a child you would hear this question at least once a week. My mother’s logic was that it was a messy toy. Why did I need an Easy Bake Oven when I could use the real one? As a 42 year old woman I still haven’t let go of the disappointment. Once a gadget junkie, always a gadget junkie. As a child my need for an Easy Bake Oven went deeper than the need to keep up with my peers. I am a born kitchen gadget junkie. I admit it. I still haven’t found a self help group for this affliction and my family has not had an intervention (yet), so I carry on with my obsession. This past... Read the Rest →

 

giveaway: chic lunch bag by nana brown using michael millers print

Welcome to our first give away. To celebrate Labor Day we are happy to present this chic lunch bag hand created by Nana Brown using Michael Miller’s fabulous “Ironworks” print. “This reusable lunch bag holds large food containers, cutlery, drink bottles, fruit, snacks, and anything else you want to bring along. The bag is 100% cotton fabric on the outside, lined with Insulbrite® and has an inside nylon, water repellent lining. Approximate Measurements: 12″W (at top) x 7.5″W (at bottom) x 9″H x 5″D Top zipper closure – Handles are approximately 15″ long” To enter: 1. Comment on this post, telling us what you pack for lunch for yourself or your family. We will enter your name in a random drawing. The winner will be announced on Friday, September 9th. Please check back with us to see if you are the winner! 2. Please like us on Facebook then let... Read the Rest →