Hummingbird Cupcakes

Hummingbird Cupcakes

I know, I know. Where have I even been? Ultimately, things have been pretty crazy around the household. School is now over, but things are just as hectic. Thank goodness baking helps me cope with stress! I tried to make some pretzel bites, but that didn’t go over very well.

They looked like unicorn turds, and they weren’t tasty at all. Second batch still didn’t come out right, so I gave up on it. They tasted all right, but they still looked like unicorn turds. I guess it just wasn’t meant to be!

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Best Basic Deviled Eggs

Apr. 9, 2010

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Basic Deviled Eggs

I have always, always held a soft spot for deviled eggs. They were one of the first things I learned how to make as a child. Boiling eggs is not very hard, as long as you don’t forget they are on the stove! They’re easy to make, and there’s nothing better than popping a cold deviled egg in your mouth during the summer.

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Quick Sticky Biscuits

Feb. 28, 2010

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Quick Sticky Biscuits

Yes, these biscuits are definitely sticky. I knew I had to try this recipe the moment I first saw them. You could say it was love at first sight. Truth to be told, I’ve always loved desserts that left my fingers sticky. It reminds me of being a kid and licking that sweet goo from each finger.

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Edna Mae’s Sour Cream Pancakes

Feb. 11, 2010

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The Verdict: Amazing!

The moment I saw these pancakes on Smitten Kitchen, I knew I would have to make them. They looked so delicious, and the recipe was really quite simple. This may be a shocker, but this is the first time I’ve ever made pancakes from scratch. My mother has always made pancakes from the box, so that’s all I ever really knew.

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Foolproof French Bread

Feb. 6, 2010

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French Bread

It wasn’t that hard to think of which recipe I wanted to post as the first recipe on NiftyFifty; it would obviously be the one that I made three times. Yup, that’s right. I made this French bread three times. It was worth the effort, and each time the loaves came out of the oven even better.

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