Cupcake Diaries is turning 2 next week! I can’t believe it’s been two years since this blog came to life. I’m celebrating all next week with a different giveaway every day. This year is going to be bigger and better than last year so you don’t want to miss out!
Archives for August 2012
Caramel Cheesecake Apple Dip
Fall is quickly approaching! When I think of fall, one of the first things that comes to mind is a caramel apple. Caramel apples are such a yummy treat and one of my favorite parts of fall. Now think of a delicious caramel apple mixed up in a cheesecake. Drooling yet? This dip is precisely…
Copycat See’s Candy Fudge
This rich, decadent, and creamy fudge tastes just like the popular See’s Candy treat! This fudge is great for the holidays. You all going to think I’ve totally lost it. And I probably have, let’s be honest. Lately, out of nowhere I’ve become super excited for the holidays to arrive. Fall is my favorite…
Rattlesnake Bites (aka Beef-Stuffed Crescents)
Football season is upon us! Pretty sure college football gets going next week. Exciting times lie ahead! Bring on the party food. These Rattlesnake Bites are a delicious appetizer for any party. They’re made with crescent roll dough in the tubes so there’s no crazy dough making here. You can make each one at its…
Scary Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have a fever. Fall fever! I have, out of nowhere, become incredibly trunky for fall to get here. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the cool air, the sweaters, the boots, Halloween…it’s all just wonderful. Not to mention I’ll be turning 28 this fall! Where does the time go? (Speaking…
Carino’s Italian Nachos
I worked at Carino’s Italian for almost 10 years. Ten years! I started work there when I was 17 and I loved it. It was 2001 and back then the restaurant was called Johnny Carino’s. I was a hostess and a table tender (busser), then as I got older I became a server and bartender. I made…
New Year, New Lunch: School Lunch Makeover
Having a hard time trying to figure out what kind of lunch to send the kids to school with this year? It seems that a lot of parents are in the same boat and trying to either be a little more creative with their kids’ school lunches or just wanting to send them with something…
Strawberry Lemonade Slurpee
Just when I feel like my summer is getting going, it seems to be coming to an end! School districts all around us are starting school as early as next week and, while it’s quite exciting, it also means that summer is about to come to a close. That’s a little sad! However, I’m super…