Pillsbury Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake Bars

I have awesome news!  I am now a member of the Pillsbury We Heart Makers Blogger Network.  I am beyond honored to represent a brand that I grew up with and can't resist purchasing from now in my adult life.  As a baker and blogger, I depend on Pillsbury to provide reliable and delicious products that I know will always work perfectly.

Celebrating National Strawberry Shortcake Day with Driscoll's Berries #TasteSummer

Strawberries are just so darn good.  Seriously, how can one fruit be so delicious in so many recipes?  I make strawberry crumbles in a pinch when I need something dependable yet incredible.  You have to literally pry a bowl of strawberry ice cream from my hands.  I could drink strawberry lemonade like water (and sometimes I try).  And of course, my absolute favorite, strawberry shortcake is the best of them all (which I made with pound cake before here).

Key Lime Pie Ice Cream with Mango Swirl for #FathersDay

I am a true daddy's girl.  I always have been.  Even now that I'm married, I never resist a big bear hug or call with my daddy about basketball.  My husband accepts that I'm my father's "princess" and doesn't try to compete with that.

Pink Lemonade Floats

My birthday is tomorrow.  I can't believe how quickly time passes when you get older.  As I get ready to turn 32 tomorrow, I realize that my tastes have changed.

Easy Lemon Sorbet

Around this time of year, I get super busy with life.  I don't have the time I used to have to make glorious yet time consuming cakes.

Sur La Table Special Delivery and #Giveaway-ENDED

I had such a pleasant surprise a couple of weeks ago.  I received this incredible box from Sur La Table.  I was literally beaming like it was Christmas morning.  It just so happens that Sur La Table is one of my absolute FAVE stores.  I bought this cute heart shaped pan there and so many other goodies ranging from cookie cutters to any kitchen gadget you can think of!  Let's just say that I sometimes forget to tell my husband when I have a little shopping spree there.  I may even leave some purchased items in the car trunk until I can safely sneak them into the house.  

Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

I am constantly inspired by everything around me but more than anything, I am inspired by my heritage and family traditions.  Pineapple upside down cake is such a classic Southern dish that was served countless times in my house.  I was always so mesmerized by the creation of this dessert as a child.  I would watch the cake bake in the oven not knowing the unique surprise beneath that awaited me.