March 2010

Oldies But Goodies {#2}

March 31, 2010 |

Thumbnail image for Oldies But Goodies {#2}

Welcome to the second round of “Oldies But Goodies”, which I started last month in an attempt to share older, oft-forgotten recipes from the depths of my archives. It was very well-received among readers so I am forging on and will continue to post these round-ups on the last day of each month, highlighting the [...]

Cucumber-Tomato Bruschetta Appetizer

March 29, 2010 |

35 Comments |

Email |

Thumbnail image for Cucumber-Tomato Bruschetta Appetizer

So, I received a challenge of sorts. The folks at Kraft asked if I would be interested in taking part in a recipe contest with two other food bloggers. They explained that the contest entailed creating a menu (appetizer, main dish, and dessert) that included their Breakstone’s sour cream. I immediately said yes. I think [...]

Foodbuzz 24,24,24: Japanese Hanami Menu for Cherry Blossom Festivals

March 28, 2010 |

17 Comments |

Email |

Thumbnail image for Foodbuzz 24,24,24: Japanese Hanami Menu for Cherry Blossom Festivals

This weekend marks the beginning of the three-week long cherry blossom festival in Washington, D.C., which is the largest festival in the United States. What some people may not know, however, is that cherry blossom festivals are steeped in Japanese tradition. The traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms is known as [...]

Peanut Butter-Fudge Cheesecake {My 30th Birthday Cake}

March 25, 2010 |

144 Comments |

Email |

Thumbnail image for Peanut Butter-Fudge Cheesecake {My 30th Birthday Cake}

Today is the big day. Today I turn the big 3-0. I don’t look a day over 29, do I? I certainly don’t feel thirty. Not that I’m sure what exactly it should feel like. But I do know that today 30 will feel like getting pampered at the spa with a manicure/pedicure and a [...]

Easy Vanilla Bean Buttercream

March 24, 2010 |

56 Comments |

Email |

Thumbnail image for Easy Vanilla Bean Buttercream

Since posting my last couple of cakes (see Tinkerbell and Super Mario Brothers), I have received a number of comments and emails from readers asking what types of recipes, fillings and frostings I use for the cakes. It really all depends on what the person asks for, so I thought I would start by sharing [...]

Super Mario Brothers Birthday Cake

March 23, 2010 |

85 Comments |

Email |

Thumbnail image for Super Mario Brothers Birthday Cake

This was easily the most fun cake I have made to date. For any kid who grew up in the 1980′s, there is undoubtedly a soft spot in your heart for Nintendo and Super Mario Brothers. When an old friend asked about doing a Super Mario Brothers cake for her boyfriend’s 30th birthday, I was [...]

Irish Soda Bread Scones

March 22, 2010 |

23 Comments |

Email |

Thumbnail image for Irish Soda Bread Scones

I’m not particularly big on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, but I do usually like to make something ethnic on March 17th, so when I saw a variation of Irish Soda Bread in the form of scones floating around the Internet, I knew I had my recipe for this year. I’ve been on quite a scone [...]

Good Eats in NYC

March 17, 2010 |

51 Comments |

Email |

Well, this pretty much sums up what the weather was like over the weekend in New York. Talk about a monsoon! Drenched clothes, sopping wet hair, and three umbrellas destroyed by 60+mph winds later, I am back in Pittsburgh and staring at sunshine. Ahhh. My mom and sister took me to New York City this [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

March 12, 2010 |

15 Comments |

Email |

Thumbnail image for St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Ahh, St. Patrick’s Day. The day to revel in all things Irish and green: corned beef and cabbage, corned beef hash, Irish soda bread, green beer, Irish Car Bomb shots, Irish stew, and anything and everything that can be colored green with food coloring… The list is long and there are loads of options out [...]