There cannot be a better way to kick off a birthday morning than Homemade Funfetti Pancakes! These are from-scratch fluffy pancakes filled with rainbow sprinkles and drizzled with vanilla frosting! A stack of these with a candle on top (and some extra sprinkles, of course!) will light up any birthday breakfast with joy! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Funfetti Pancakes Breakfast is my favorite meal and classic pancakes are at the top of my list of favorite breakfast foods! Our go-to recipe is this buttermilk pancake recipe, but we also like to make fancy pancakes sometimes - like these Confetti Panc ..read more

This Red, White and Blue Trifle is perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic holidays. It's a delicious combination of cake, berries, and a fluffy mixture of pudding, cream cheese, and whipped cream! If you need a patriotic dessert  - this one is perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, or any other summer party when berries are in season. And it's an easy dessert because you can use store-bought angel food cake, pre-made strawberry pie filling, and a few other simple ingredients to make the perfect summer dessert.  What is a Trifle? Classic trifle recipes are layers of cake and fruit ..read more

Today we're answering the question of how to reheat boiled peanuts perfectly every time. Whether you prefer the stovetop, microwave, or slow cooker method, we have you covered with step-by-step instructions to ensure your boiled peanuts are just as tasty as the first time around. [feast_advanced_jump_to] What are Boiled Peanuts? Boiled peanuts, often considered an iconic Southern delicacy, have a rich history and a unique preparation process that sets them apart from their dry-roasted counterparts. These soft, salty treats are made by simmering raw peanuts or green peanuts in a brine solution ..read more

Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts are a salty Southern snack made in a fraction of the time as the traditional method without losing any flavor. Trade out your crunchy peanuts for deliciously soft and salty peanuts. Making boiled peanuts has never been easier or faster. If you’re looking for an easy, southern salty snack, try these Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts! And if you've always made them on the stovetop, I encourage you to put your Instant Pot to another good use with this easy recipe. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Growing up in the South, I didn't know that boiled peanuts were something special. We ha ..read more

These Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn Balls are a delicious chewy, gooey treat! Fresh popcorn coated with a gooey caramel sauce - they're a perfect treat for little ones, school parties, family movie night, or a Harvest Festival! Even better - this is a popcorn balls recipe without corn syrup! Originally published October 2018, updated April 2024 [feast_advanced_jump_to] Nothing will make you flashback in time like a batch of chewy, gooey popcorn balls that taste just like caramel corn. Why You'll Love these Easy Caramel Popcorn Balls A simple caramel syrup is combined with mini-marshma ..read more

This Bundt Cake Banana Bread has a soft, tender crumb and is flavorful and not too sweet.  Use up those overripe bananas in this simple, classic recipe that's easy and delicious! ​Originally published December 2018, updated April 2024 [feast_advanced_jump_to] Banana Bread Recipe in Bundt Pan When I was married in 1997, one of my wedding gifts was a Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. I used that cookbook more times than I could ever count until eventually the pages were falling out. We've moved 11 times in our 25+ years of marriage and at some point, my cookbook was tossed bec ..read more

This Easter Skillet Cookie recipe is perfectly delicious, really pretty, and festive for Easter! Use your favorite malted milk eggs, Easter M&Ms, and white chocolate chips in this brown sugar cookie dough for a perfect Easter treat! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Easter Skillet Cookie Recipe Of all the desserts I make, I've never had a cookie skillet. ? Which is a shame because cookies are a favorite dessert of mine. But I've always wanted to make a skillet cookie and with all of the pretty pastel Easter candy out there, I figured I'd go all out and make it a festive and pretty Easter ..read more

These Whimsical Yellow Rose Cookes are so pretty and just scream bright and happy and spring! They're made with a roll-out sugar cookie recipe and decorated with royal icing and using a custom cookie cutter from Etsy! Originally posted October 2016, updated March 2024. [feast_advanced_jump_to] A few months back I was asked to do these Yellow Rose Cookies for a sorority. The yellow rose is their signature flower and while she sent me a few other ideas, the rose immediately stuck in my head. Yellow roses are a symbol of JOY (my favorite word) and friendship and well, they're a really pretty flo ..read more

I could not be more excited to share this Barely Naked Wedding Cake with Floral Crown Cake Stand. I've had this stand for months and finally had a bride choose to use it for her wedding cake. I was over the moon! Naked Wedding Cake with Floral Crown Cake Stand For those asking, here are the links to the two stands I used for this cake: Floral Crown Stand: The floral crown stand is here (aff link): https://tidd.ly/48ZUcgk. This is the large one that works for cakes up to 16-inches in diameter. It's gorgeous because it's like putting a floral wreath around your cake that matches the rest of ..read more

A while back I bought a big box of eclipse glasses in bulk and now I'm selling the extras! These are high-quality ISO 12312-2 compliant solar eclipse glasses. So grab your eclipse glasses 2024 here! You can buy eclipse glasses as singles or in multi-packs here in my shop and all glasses ship Priority Mail! You may or may not remember that we drove from Mississippi all the way to Illinois for the eclipse in 2017 and then to Texas in 2023 to see the Ring of Fire Eclipse. So of course I booked our trip to see the 2024 Solar Eclipse a full year in advance! And because I had the hardest time findi ..read more