You have no idea how much I am enjoying featuring some of my favorite Dad’s this week for Mother’s Day. So many wonderful memories came back to me thinking about how I met these great men. One person comes to mind when I think …. loving husband, great father, all around awesome guy! @fsutoby and…
Desserts
Carrot Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
It is Spring! Most think of January as the time for new beginnings. For me it is Spring. I just love this time of year. I love the new flowers that are springing up. I love to open the windows and get a breeze going through the house. I even like Spring Cleaning… it’s a…
Pasteis de Nata Dessert of Portugal #SundaySupper
I am honored that Celia Pedroso is joining us Around the Family Table for Sunday Supper this week. If you have ever had the pleasure of visiting Portugal, you know, that Pasteis de Nata are the most popular dessert. You literally can find them in every Cafe in Portugal. This recipe for Pasteis de Nata…
Mmmm….A Match Made in Heaven Banana Bread & Sea Salt Chocolate
Did you Know February 23rd is National Banana Bread Day? In honor of it, I am reposting my favorite Banana Bread Recipe. Enjoy! I love traditions. Fall always reminds me it is time to bake breads. One of my favorites is Banana bread. I have a recipe that has been passed down in our family…
Delicious Valentine’s Day Recipes #SundaySupper
I have never been a big Valentine’s Day celebrant. Yes, I know, every couple should make some time to celebrate Valentine’s Day….I could try to blame it on being married 20 years, four kids…blah, blah, blah… but honestly, it just has never been my thing. I was never one to put together Delicious Valentine’s Day…
Do you love to bake or cook? Inspired by @hersheyskisses #cookiehq I baked Cookies for Santa
They say “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” In my case, it really did! My Mom loves to bake. She is an amazing baker and you can see her recipes under VoVo’s Cozinha. Me, not so much. While I love to cook and create recipes, I am not so enthused about baking. I…
What is the perfect holiday gift for teachers?
At this same time every year, I find myself wondering what is the perfect holiday gift for teachers? Teachers are one of the greatest people that can impact our children’s lives. They give selflessly and no matter what we do, it just doesn’t seem enough. This question is not so difficult in the younger years…
Filhozes Portuguese Doughnuts
My Mom is a true baker. She is passionate about her desserts. You will never stop by her house without having some type of homemade delicacy waiting for you. I literally mean, never! My Dad has such a sweet tooth and he loves this traditional delicacy, Filhozes, Portuguese Doughnuts. My kids will tell you that…
Flan and Candied Raspberries Holiday Dessert
At our home. It’s not a Holiday unless we have Flan Pudding. This is a very traditional recipe that Vo-Vo loves to makes. She is so good at it…that honestly no one can make it quite as good as her. If you have never had Flan, you have no idea what you are missing. It…
Every Teenager Must Have A Chocolate Cake
When my children turn 16, I highly encourage them to get a part-time job. Now, I didn’t say that I MAKE them, I just highly encourage them. It is amazing how encouraged they become when they realize that if they want to do all those fun things that they need spending money for, they need…
