Caramel Pecan Crispix Crunch

I have a wonderful New Year's party treat to share. 

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

My tea today is set with some crunchy cranberry pistachio biscotti. 

Chocolate Peppermint Cake

My Aqua Group had our fun Christmas party this past week. 

Tiger Butter Fudge

I have an easy fudge recipe with just three ingredients! 

Family Favorite Yeast Rolls

Brrrrr...it is cold outside and temperatures are continuing to drop! 

Maple Pecan Pie Bars and Stuffed Peppers

It finally cooled off here enough to have the fireplace going! 

Pumpkin Bundt Cake, Lasagna Soup and Artisan Bread

Our temperatures are back in the 80's, and it's so enjoyable to be outside. 

Oatmeal Candied Chippers

It's a beautiful day for enjoying the Fall weather. 

Buckeye Fudge

I've set up a tea with some saved buckeye fudge. 

Pumpkin Brownies

My water aerobics class recently had our Halloween party luncheon. 

Apple Crunch

I was able to set up a tea for us before the rain came. 

Pumpkin Muffins with Crumble Topping

What a beautiful day to enjoy some pumpkin muffins and tea. 

Favorite Pumpkin Bread

Let's enjoy this beautiful weather with some favorite pumpkin bread. 

Fig Bars

There's a change in the air! 

Simply Scrumptious Apple Cake

Let's enjoy a very easy cake today with a cup of Constant Comment Tea. 

Sunflower Tea Party

Everything is coming up sunflowers on my patio!  

Rock Star Bars

We've had some great weather after some storms here. 

Chicken Tetrazzini and Blueberry Streusel Pie

It was about to storm, but I was able to set up a tea table before the rain came. 

Flip Flop Nutter Butter Treats

I'm pretending today! 

Sticky Sliders and Millionaire Pie

Quick, I have to eat this pie before it melts! 

Strawberry Fig Preserves

This was my weekend breakfast tray. 

CharcuTEArie Party

My Bible Study group from last year came over. 

Shrimp "Boil" in Foil Packets

I'd love to have you join me for a Shrimp "boil"!  

Key Lime Pie

Temperatures are starting to heat up in Texas! 

Chia Seed Protein Breakfast Pudding

How about a high protein breakfast to get your day started? 

Strawberry Whipped Sensation Pie

It's a beautiful day today, with temperatures in the 80's. 

Easy Red White and Blue Ice Cream Pie

It's too hot to bake! 

Blueberry Cobbler

Would you like to join me for some blueberry cobbler? 

Family Vacation in Mexico

Our Family Vacation was at Barcelo Maya Palace All-Inclusive Resort. 

Cheesy Chicken Breasts and an Angel of a Dessert

Today I'm sharing this fabulous chicken meal.  

Crispy Salami Appetizer Cups and Graduates

My Memorial Day tea is out by my waterfall. 

Chocolate Fondue and Granddaughter Fun

My youngest grandchild and I had a fondue party! 

Cucumber With Lime and Tajin

I'm having a touch of lime tea party on the patio. 

Vanilla and Chocolate Chip Mini Scones for a Tea Party

These mini scones were leftover from my group's tea party that I hosted. 

Special Bars for Tea

Tea on this cloudy day is with a easy bar recipe and a cup of Paris tea. 

After Easter Treats and a Sweet Potato/ Beef/Cheese Bowl

I'm having an after Easter tea. 

Easter Quiche and Hot Cross Buns for Tea on Tuesdays

I am truly honored to be a guest blogger for Tea on Tuesdays. 

Easter Blondies

Baby it's cold outside! 

Bunny Pretzels

How about some easy treats to make for Easter? 

Morning Glory Muffins with a Zucchini Twist

Would you like to join me for some Morning Glory Muffins with a Zucchini Twist? 

Pistachio Layered Dessert

Please join me for this springtime dessert for St. Patrick's Day! 

Irish Soda Bread Scones

It's an Irish tea inside today. 

Texas Pecan Praline Muffins

Have you ever tried these decadent pecan muffins? 

Cottage Pancakes

Today is my birthday and I'm celebrating because everyday is a gift!

Chocolate Strawberry Bundt Cake

My birth month is February and I am using my beautiful trio set that my late Great Aunt Kitty painted for me, which is one of six different sets.  I keep the plates displayed in plate racks on either side of my hutch because they're so pretty. My angels are gracing my table in a tray.  My youngest daughter-in-law was telling me how someone she knows has a lot of clutter.  I told her that I have a lot of stuff, and she said, "but yours in controlled clutter".  It's so true, as I have trays, all over with things that are gathered to control my clutter artfully!  LOL!  Do any of you have controlled clutter or are you a minimalist?  

Isn't this such a pretty violets pattern?

Here's the inside of the cake.  

My aqua group had a Valentine luncheon and this was my contribution.  

Yield: Serves a crowd

Author: Kitty

Chocolate Strawberry Bundt Cake

I used my recipe for Chocolate Pistachio Cake, but changed it to use strawberry cake mix.

Ingredients

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup chocolate syrup
• powdered sugar to decorate the top or a couple of scoops of prepared chocolate frosting, melted

Instructions

1. Prepare a bundt pan with cooking spray or a cake release. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together the cake mix, pudding,oil, water and eggs at med-hi speed of a mixer until blended.
3. Pour 3/4 of the batter into the prepared pan.
4. Add the 3/4 cup chocolate syrup to the remaining batter and mix well. Pour this on top of the other batter, and slightly swirl with a knife.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool on wire rack for about 10-15 minutes before flipping over and removing from pan. Cool completely.
7. When completely cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar or melt a couple of scoops of prepared chocolate frosting in the microwave, just until pourable.
8. Drizzle the frosting over the top of the cake, and sprinkle with festive sprinkles, if desired.

I recently read that birds like to eat egg shells.  After cleaning the egg shells, you need to sterilize them in a 250 degree oven for 10 minutes. Alternatively,  you can boil the eggs shells.   After they are cool, you can break them up for the birds.  Do any of you do this?  I guess it's a great source of calcium for the birdies. 

I had a Valentine brunch with Tim, Julie, Avery, Ella, and Avery's boyfriend, Landon.  It's so nice to see all those smiling faces.  

Thank you for your visit!  xo

I'm sharing with these parties:

Talking About It Tuesdays

Love Your Creativity Link Party

Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen's Country Cottage