Butter + Honey? Delicious.

Ah, butter.  When you have the right butter (I'm partial to Kerrygold - Pure Irish Butter, pure deliciousness) it can enhance the flavor profile of any dish or baked good.  However, it is also a secret pleasure just to have on its own with fresh bread.  Add an extra element, like honey, and you make an already tasty product irresistible.  I whipped up a batch of honey butter using Kerrygold Salted Butter and an all natural honey (about 1/4 cup honey to one 8oz stick of Kerrygold).  It was enjoyed with a simple sliced baguette.  I  might have to make pancakes this weekend just to be able to enjoy this butter again!

Bananas!

I have this weird obsession with bananas.  Banana ice cream, banana cake, banana drinks, banana bread, I could go on…bottom line, bananas are delicious. 

New dish of the week – Banana Scones with Crystalized Ginger.  My mouth is watering already!  I’ve never made scones before – I guess that is the whole point of my challenge to make two new dishes a week.  I’ve had them, I like them, but never attempted to make them.  They turned out amazing.  Super moist and with a hint of lemon, scrumptious!  

Challenge!

I’ve decided to challenge myself.  Earlier this month, I set a goal to make two new dishes each week.  This has no limitations – main dishes, side dishes, desserts, anything goes!  The first week I made a white cream spinach lasagna and roasted tomatoes.  Neither of which I had ever attempted before.  Thanks  to my guests, the meal received rave reviews!  Success. 

This week I’m making up for sticking with traditional, easy meals last week.  First new dish for the week – Peanut Butter Twix Brownies.  I only have two small brownies left in the pan, so I’d chalk this up to another successful new dish!  (Thank you to Dinners, Dishes and Desserts!  for the recipe.)  I did make a few amendments – I used milk chocolate instead of unsweetened and I used Kerrygold Unsalted Butter – grass-fed, all natural, Irish butter – it makes everything better. 

Welcome to the blogging world...

I can't believe I'm actually starting a blog!

One of my first cakes for a first birthday party.

I've been making cakes for months now and needed a new outlet to share my sweet confections.  What better way than to blog about them!


It all started as something fun to do.  My first project was a first birthday for my friend's little girl.  She wanted a traditional cake and a smash cake.  Let the creative juices flow!

Smash cake for first birthday!

Baby Shower

Next project was a baby shower cake for my brother.  The bow was such a cute idea (thanks Christine!).  

Black and Bling!

But my favorite cake I've done so far was for a friend's birthday.  The theme was 'Black & Bling' - I had a lot of fun with this one!


Stay tuned for more cakes!