Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Give a kid a camera and hilarity ensues. Last year we gave our daughter a camera for Christmas. She’s a pretty avid photographer but I never really took the time to look at what she was snapping until her card was full and needed to be erased. Now that she has a new card, I …
Not only is the easiest recipe I’ve ever found for Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins (one bowl, toss it all together kind of easy), it’s also the most delicious. This recipe makes 48 Mini Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins or 12 large muffins or one good sized loaf. Mini Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour1 …
If you like Pina Coladas, getting caught in the rain…..Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. Here’s a smoothie recipe your kids will love. For fun serve it with a fancy umbrella! Pina Colada Smoothie 2 frozen bananas 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt Combine all the …
Ahhh, comfort food, so nice to have you back in my life. This is one of my all time favorites for when the weather gets cooler. Torn from the back of Bon Appetit in 2000, it’s a well loved recipe, easy to make and delicious. Plus, as an added bonus, leftovers make a terrific lunch …
One of the things I like to do for my girls is have a Back to School celebration. It helps them get excited for school’s return and it allows them to reacquaint themselves with friends they may not have seen through the summer. Last year, my girls attended a new school which brought a little …
I’ve had this recipe sitting in my “to-try” folder for a couple of years now. I finally got around to making it tonight and I am kicking myself in the a-s-s that I waited this long. This was so yummy, I think I will make it again next week, and the week after that, and …
One of the best investments I ever made for my kitchen was our ice cream maker. I never knew how easy making your own ice cream was! Also, gone are the ingredients we can’t pronounce. They have no place in my house or my body. Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch …
You don’t want the calorie count on these. Trust me. It’ll just ruin the whole experience for you. I have made these exactly six times in ten years for special occasions only. These cupcakes are a rare treat but oh so good. Coconut Cupcakes 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature2 cups sugar5 extra-large eggs …
