Apple cider has never tasted so good! Poured over vanilla ice cream and topped with caramel and whipped cream, its the perfect fall treat! Sometimes, in life, difficult days are to be had. Its inevitable, and completely unavoidable. As we all know, its how we handle those difficult situations that define us as a mother, parent, human being. Most often, our patience has been worn thin, our energy is drained, and our emotional tenacity is completely absent. The feeling of defeat looms over us with the rest of our unaccomplished tasks of the day. This is the life of a mother. Out of these rough days, thankfully, emerge new beginnings. New ideas, fresh perspective, and the hope of better days moving forward. The salvation of other mothers who know the defeat, but who Continue Reading...
Happy National Homemade Cookie Day! Monster Cookies to Celebrate
Happy National Homemade Cookie Day, everyone!! To celebrate this day of sweet indulgence, why not give this Monster Cookies a try? These are probably my favorite cookie. They have everything - peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, M&M's and Reese's Pieces. To me any sweet treat that combines chocolate and peanut butter is top notch in my book! This recipe has been around for some time - the original author is my Grandma LaDene. Her recipe actually makes double what I normally make, and so there would be dozens of cookies for everyone to enjoy. This recipe still makes about 2 dozen large cookies, which is great for satisfying even the most ferocious sweet tooth. Thank you, Grandma LaDene, for this great recipe. Not only has it withstood the test of time, but it has Continue Reading...
Apple Cider Cake with Caramel Cream Frosting
An amazing Apple Cider Cake recipe perfect for fall! This amazing Apple Cider Cake recipe, topped with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect fall dessert! Made in a bundt pan, this fantastic apple cake will be a showstopper for any occasion! I've been craving something cinnamon spicy. Something sweet, but not overly sugary. I decided to make my Apple Cider Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. However, after making it from my original recipe using apple pie filling, I experienced a disappointing baking fail - only half the cake came out of the pan. After this happened, I decided to adapt my original recipe to use fresh apples instead of the pie filling. It was a huge success! My craving was completely satisfied! The cake is moist, delicious and with the fresh Continue Reading...
Caramel Chunk Fudge Bars and meeting Madge
Yesterday I met a lovely lady named Madge. I was busily running errands, and made a stop at the local grocery store to pick up some groceries. I made my way out to the car, loaded my groceries, and returned my cart. After walking back from the cart return area, I noticed an elderly lady walking toward me with her grocery bag in one hand, and cane in the other. She had a very concerned, almost scared look on her face. She said hesitantly, "Excuse me, could you help me? I can't seem to find my car and I'm getting quite tired and a little weak." It was obvious that she had been walking in the parking lot for a while. She almost seemed scared. My initial thought was, 'I need to get going. I have a million things to do.' I looked at her and said, "Of course. I can definitely help Continue Reading...
Grandma’s Best Chocolate Cake
My Grandma's Best Chocolate Cake is famous! This decadent chocolate sheet cake recipe is topped with a luscious chocolate icing making it my all-time favorite chocolate cake. Once slice won't be enough! Grandma's Best Chocolate Cake This incredibly delicious chocolate sheet cake recipe might just be my all-time favorite dessert. I don't say this because it is a recipe that has been handed down generations, or that that this is my Grandma's Best Chocolate Cake recipe. I say that this is my favorite dessert because it is nearly perfect in every way. Like this recipe? Be sure to pin it to your CAKE or DESSERT board on Pinterest! Follow DelightfulEMade on Pinterest for some of the very best dessert ideas! If you are looking for the best chocolate cake recipe, you don't need to look any Continue Reading...
Peach Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble
It is peak produce season here in Northern Virginia. To me, this translates to Peach Season!! Peaches are probably my favorite fruit, but you can only get the really delicious ones in July and August. When I was at the farmers market a few days ago, I picked up about 6 peaches. I let them ripen on the counter, and decided I needed to bake up these beauties for one of my favorite Peach Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble. I pulled out the recipe box, and went with my Great-Grandma Elsie's "crisp" recipe. Her recipe is for apple crisp, so I had to make a few adjustments for peaches. None the less, this crisp turned out divine! To add a little extra crunch to the crumble topping, I added some pecans. (I do live in the south, after all. It just seemed right.) Continue Reading...
Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes
Chocolate and coconut. There are few other food combinations that I love more than these. When I was a kid, my mom would make home made almond joys at Christmas time to put on her Christmas candy tray. I fell in love. Ever since then, I have loved Mounds, Almond Joys, and especially any home made cookie, bar, pie or cake that includes chocolate and coconut. These Chocolate Coconut cupcakes easily make the top of my Chocolate-Coconut list of favorites. A couple days ago I asked my husband if he would like me to bring in cupcakes to his workplace for his 40th birthday. Not only did he happily agree, but he specifically requested these. He said these are quite possibly the best thing I've ever baked!! Given that I bake at least once a week, speaks highly for these yummy Continue Reading...
