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Sock-it-to-Me Cake

After some cooling off and thinking, the perfect recipe came to mind. In the 1960s the US was again filled with civil unrest and social unjust. Aretha Franklin with her powerful pipes took a stance and demanded, ” R-E-S-P-E-C-T…Oh( sock it to me, sock it to me)..”

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

Here we are in another month of the year still battling pandemia, a term I made up for this continued pandemic nonsense. As a healthcare professional, I’m in no means down playing the importance of safety and health during this quarantine. I’m just over continuing sacrifice and follow guidelines while others act as though theyContinue reading “Happy Resurrection Sunday!”

DIY and OOTD: Easter Sunday 2021

Here we are in our second annual quarantine Resurrection Sunday. Last year I honestly kept my pajamas on and enjoyed virtual service from the comfort of my couch. Although this year again I will still not able to attend church services in person, I decided to at least dress up. I bought this gingham jumpsuitContinue reading “DIY and OOTD: Easter Sunday 2021”

Carrot Cake Bread Pudding with Cream Cheese Whiskey Glaze

I’m not sure why but most of my dessert ideas come to me at night. Maybe its the fact that my wildest fantasies are food focused. (Greedy girl at heart). One eventful evening I had an idea about combining carrot cake and bread pudding. I woke up thinking “why have I never thought ofContinue reading “Carrot Cake Bread Pudding with Cream Cheese Whiskey Glaze”

OOTD: Palm Sunday Pirouettes

This year I decided to go all the way off for Palm Sunday. I’m serving green, legs and ham for breakfast.

Chocolate Irish Cream Cake

This cake was made with my Chicago memories in mind. This rich chocolate cake reminds me of those delicious chocolate cake shakes from Portillos.

Pink Lemonade Velvet Cupcakes

Here we are in another month to celebrate. March is the perfect time to uplift and appreciate the wonderment that is women. I am very thankful to walk in the footsteps of many women giants. There are so many asterisks throughout history full of feminine energy and triumphs. Not only is it March a celebrationContinue reading “Pink Lemonade Velvet Cupcakes”

Illuminating Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Happy 2021! I am so very excited to start fresh into a brand new year. Last year was the longest and most stressful year of my life, like I am sure it was for so many. That says a lot for someone who went to medical school and completed a residency program as well. ItContinue reading “Illuminating Lemon Cheesecake Bars”

Lemon Blueberry Baked Donuts

These original bakes will curb any donut craving and keep that waist snatched.

DIY: Faux Floral Arrangement

I love being surrounded by flowers. Whether I’m inside or outside, the array of colors and depth that flowers display always brings me a smile. A few years ago I was looking for a cute little floral arrangement for my Paris room. I wanted a variety of different pinks to contrast my almost completely blackContinue reading “DIY: Faux Floral Arrangement”