The Merry Gourmet ~ Happy One Year Anniversary!

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 You just have to respect those in life who step up to a good challenge.

It's easy for me to say that I have a lot of respect and adoration for Merry-Jennifer, creator of the food-blog, The Merry Gourmet. I've been a long-time fan of her blog, and it was a real treat for me to be able to chat with Merry-Jennifer and find out more about her cooking journey.

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Dreamy Creamy Strawberry Trifle ~ A Valentine Treat

I wasn't sure what special treat I was going to put together for Hubby this year to celebrate Valentine's Day. All week I've been poring over my dessert cookbooks trying to figure it out. This year I wanted something different, something dreamy. I just couldn't find the right dessert though. My cookie cookbooks weren't cutting it this time around. I passed on my cake cookbooks because I knew I didn't have a lot of time this week, so cakes were out. What to do? Finally I flipped through my Desserts 4 Today Cookbook and the ideal dreamy, creamy dessert popped out at me - a strawberry trifle. It was just what I was looking for.

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Whip-Up-In-The-Blender Easy! ~ Meyer Lemon Cakes With A Buttery Lemon Glaze

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and it seems everyone is anxiously waiting to experience "Death by Chocolate". Not my Hubby. Nope. I know his Valentine heart will pitter patter when I make him these zesty glazed snack cakes that are drowning in kissed by a buttery, sweet, lemon glaze. The glaze is the prefect sweet touch to the lemony tart cakes.

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Colorful and Creative! ~ A Sweet Valentine's Day Treat from Created by Diane

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I adore creative people. In fact I thrive when I'm surrounded by them, so it's no wonder that I had to get to know Diane Schmidt, creator of Created by Diane. Diane will be the first to tell you she loves to bake and cook. But Diane doesn't just bake and cook, she creates. Her creative style shines through on her blog. Time and again her sparkling, fun personality comes shining through in her work. I mean really friends, have you ever seen anything as cute as a Groundhog Cupcake to celebrate Groundhog's Day?

This Valentine's Day is no exception when it comes to Diane's creative touch being nothing short of wonderful. Have you seen her Raspberry Meringue Cookies in the shape of a rose? Her Red Strawberry Meringue Cookies? And as if that wasn't enough, the creativity didn't stop there. Diane put those beautiful roses smack dab on top of chocolate cupcakes, too! Send me a bouquet of Diane's meringue roses any day of the year!

Come join me as I chat with Diane (click arrow above). I'll bet you'll be surprised to find out just where Diane stores her sweet treats when she's having a party! You'll get a kick out of her bright personality and positive attitude. Diane will share several baking tips with you, too, including which brands of flavoring oils and meringue powder she prefers.

Meyer Lemon Ice In Meyer Lemon Cups ~ Let It Snow!

 

When I was a kid there was something so special, so magical, about recieving mail. Better yet, receiving a box. What could it be? And of course, "who was it from"?  That same wonder of those special moments from years gone by found itself rising to the surface again when a very special box was delivered to my front door.

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