Show and Tell: Cupcake Tower for Ella's Birthday

It was my not-so-little-baby-anymore, Ella's THIRD birthday on Monday and we made her a cupcake "cake." Ella wanted carrot cake so carrot cake she got! This is the fleet before frosting.


Wearing her apron while we were baking, Ella thinks, "Hmmm...To lick or not to lick? Where do I attack this cupcake?" I could not help but let us *snack* on a cupcake during the baking process.


Then she figured out just where to attack the frosting. Somehow, for Ella, cupcakes are still mostly about eating the frosting.


We bought a special cupcake holding stand which is oh so cool!! Admittedly, I could have tried a bit harder on the decorations. I got a little discouraged with the colors since all I could find at the store were pastel "baby" colors... I am not a decorating genius.


Later after dinner Ella was happy with her special cupcake.


For her birthday we gave Ella a new bunny. She has her original bunny that she carried around since she could grasp it with her little hands on the right. The new bun is on the left (obviously).


I think the three of them are going to be OK together.

Dinner Gone Wrong........ Again!

To my dearest Apron Goddesses~

As a right of passage we must all burn something when cooking or baking.

It appears (Julia and family as my witness) that I burn something fairly regularly. It is always the veggies. ALWAYS.

Sadly, I get distracted and forget all about them.....until I smell something or a family member complains that something smells like it's burning.


Well tonight, my dear Goddesses, I donned my apron and started dinner. Much to my dismay I burned the broccoli.

Again with the distractions......boys arguing, cousins running in and out of the kitchen, talking with the husband, trying to understand why my hood light and refrigerator are not working, etc. It never ends and neither will my burning of the veggies.

See the blackened pan? My boys were relieved, they really didn't want to eat broccoli tonight. Honestly, neither did I. We had sliced avocado instead.

So Apron Goddesses, wear your aprons proudly as you burn your veggies!

Until next time, happy baking or cooking.

Gas Mask, Gloves, Tongs, and an Apron Please!

Bwahaha, this picture make me laugh and brings back a hilarious memory for me. Those of you who are moms will totally understand.

When Jeff and I had our fist baby I was the one who did for the kid. I did it all! I fed him, I dressed him, I bathed him, and yes I even changed his diapers. I got up in the middle of the night to do said tasks. I believe the first time Jeff changed a diaper it ruined him. We were in the hospital and I was walking up and down the halls (as prescribed by the doctor) and Jeff was forced to change Luke's diaper. IT. RUINED. HIM. He had no idea what he was doing and before he knew it there was urine and poo ALL. OVER. THE. PLACE. I had a good laugh when I got back to my room. He handled it, cleaned up the kid, bassinet, wall, floor....you get the picture. From that day forward it was a struggle to get him to change a diaper. When he did change a diaper this is how I envisioned him for all the noise he made while doing it. So ladies train your man early!

I Am Basically Speechless Over These Aprons

I stumbled upon a new apron maker a few days ago who made me stop and stare in amazement. If you have not seen her original work then you need to hop over to Holly Loves Art!! Holly creates one of a kind art inspired aprons with themes from the early 1900's. They are really stunning. Take a look...




Holly's work speaks for it's self. There is not much else I can say about her aprons since each has it's story woven into the fabric with different layers of color, texture and theme. She has even been asked to feature her aprons in the yearly magazine "Apron-ology," which comes out in a few months.

You can see her collection of work at Flicker too. Just click here. Holly Loves Art Aprons at Flicker. There are incredible aprons to see. I am still in awe.

Aprons, Always a Multitasker

Mornin' Goddesses in Aprons! Take a gander at this little beauty.

I have seen my share of aprons, but this has to be one of the cutest not to mention clever. What little girl wouldn't want an apron that is stylish, yet perfectly functional for the coloring guru. If I were a little girl this would certainly be on my wish list. Go check it out over at Chasing Fireflies. You can even have it monogrammed, it would make the perfect Easter gift for that special little girl in your life. Have a great day!

Gotcha a New Gadget!!!

Good Day Apron Goddesses!!!

I discovered a new kitchen tool over the winter break that I wanted to share with you all cause I love it so much. Have you any clue what they are? No, this is not a strange tool for some demented science experiment, it's a modern - retro kitchen appliance! Every PROPER Apron Goddess needs one of these in their kitchen drawer! Hee hee.

Getting warmer? The shiny enamel coated hardware called to me in the grocery store... Why I never found this before is beyond me.

You must know by now what these are. (But did you also notice that my kitchen counters are like 1970 still? Sad but true.)


This is a simple lime/lemon squeezer made in the style of a garlic press. So I guess one should really call this a lime press.


They work amazingly well. I think you can get EVERY drop of juice of of those stubborn limes. I used to roll them on the counter to crush the fibers inside the lime prior to my recent discover but there is no need to do that any longer.

I kept thinking after using these, "Where have you been all my life?"

The lime press does all the work in splendid fashion.

So there you have it!! It's a simple gadget but a beauty in simplicity and function.

My grocery store carried these so I am thinking they are available EVERYWHERE.

I paid about 9.99 each for these little work horses. Yes, a little expensive but it was Christmas. *sigh*

Welcome in the New Year with a Giveaway from IBeCooking Aprons!

Happy New Year Apron Goddesses!! I hope your holidays were wonderful and you are ready to tackle 2010 wearing your best and brightest apron. We are back, refreshed and ready to bring beautiful aprons to your attention.

We are lucky this year to have an amazing apron giveaway to kick off 2010. "2010." That sounds strange now doesn't it...

But back to the important things. Aprons that is. This gorgeous red apron with white polka dots and ruffles is courtesy of IBeCooking Aprons. If I may say so, I think it is kind of hot. You'd definitely be a hot tamale in the kitchen wearing this one...

Owner of IBeCooking Aprons, Desiree, designs and sews lovely aprons that have a throw back look with ruffles and lace reminiscent of Donna Reed straight out of 1958. The apron for giveaway this week is no exception. It shows style and flair that would look great in any kitchen. You can also find pretty full coverage hostess aprons, ruffly half aprons with great color combination's and kids aprons at IBeCooking, too.

IBeCooking Aprons is a Mother and Daughter team who makes stylish and trendy creations. Special requests are also welcome and pregnant women can also find something they'd like too. All aprons by IBeCooking are handmade, with care and no two aprons are alike. All aprons are 100% cotton, machine washable and most of their aprons are lined. The Mom and Daughter team form a small company that believes in keeping customers happy. With aprons like the one featured today, I can see how these ladies will keep their promises!

And now... to enter the giveaway of the red apron with polka dots and ruffles, here's what you need to do: First visit IBeCooking Aprons and browse the selection. Second come back and make a comment about your favorite apron to gain one entry into the drawing.

For five extra entries into the drawing create a blog post about this giveaway, leaving your permalink in your comment. Be sure to mention this in your entry.

And for 10 extra, bonus chances at winning send in a picture of you or a family member wearing an apron. Leave a comment that you are sending in a photograph too! (Contact is above) No headless apron wearers please!! We will write up your "apron-ography" in the weeks to come.

Giveaway Closes 1/19/2010