Belated Birthday Hautties

I just wanted to share some Hautties I made for a friend's birthday recently.

I decided to go with hot pink and dark purple/black because I thought they would bring out the bright colors of the sprinkles.

Tell me what you think :)

Fudge Crinkles

Did you ever think it was possible to make cookies from cake mix? I didn't either, until I cam across this recipe on Food.com (formerly RecipeZaar.com). I discovered these cookies about four years ago while browsing the website for some Christmas desserts. 

These cookies have a really high rating and are sure to be a crowd pleaser! 

Not a huge fan of chocolate? Well guess what? You can play around with different varieties of cake mixes and create your own cookie.  For example, you can use yellow cake mix and add in chocolate chips, walnuts, oatmeal, etc, and omit the powdered sugar. 

The ideas are endless!!

Fudge Crinkles

Great Gift Idea: Homemade Baked Goods

It's time to start thinking about Christmas now that Thanksgiving is over. I've always been the type of person who likes giving gifts to those I love. When they're happy, I'm happy. I tend to make baked goods for friends and family just because, and what better time to do that than Christmas?

I was at Michaels the other day and spotted these adorable tins.  I immediately pictured how perfect Hautties would look arranged in these festive tins.

Baked goods always make a great gift. It's all about the packaging.

Mom's Baklava

My mom makes the best baklava in the world.

Baklava is a traditional Greek dessert that uses phyllo dough and is cut into a diamond shape. The other ingredients in this delicate dessert include walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and butter. The ingedient list is pretty simple, but the mix of flavors really work well together.

The aroma that develops while baklava bakes in the oven is amazing. Think of the scent that arises when you pass by a Cinnabon at the mall. This scent is even better.

Click for more pics!

Hautties for Turkey Day

I've been working on my Hautties all day, which is why I am posting so late today. Here are a few pics of what we'll be having tonight!!

I made Chocolate, Funfetti (white cake with sprinkles), and pumpkin.

Bon Appetite!

^^Gobbles Up^^

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I am grateful for so many things this year and I want to share that with whoever reads this blog. First and foremost, I would like to thank my family for their unconditional love and support. My mother, father, sister, and brother are my world. I love them more than anything and would not be here today without their support. I love you so much!!!

I would also like to thank my friends for always being there for me. You all mean so much to me and I am so lucky to have you in my life. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Love you guys! You know who you are...

I am also thankful for having a roof over my head, food to eat, an education, a job, and most importantly, health. 

Happy Thanksgiving and God bless you all. 

YESTERDAY YOU SAID TOMORROW

This ad by Nike is straight to the point. It was a billboard featured in NYC a few years ago. I think Nike ads are pretty fantastic. The statement is short, easy to remember, and gets you thinking. That's what ads are all about. Why buy a pair of Nike sneakers? Because you get the feeling of motivation that comes along with a pair of Nike shoes. The ads works.

This quote really stands out to me. I need to start doing what I want this second. No more delays and no more setbacks. How many times have you said to yourself "I'll just start tomorrow." I know I have. Why wait until tomorrow? Why not start right now?

 "Just do it."