Sunday, September 11, 2011

Forward Down the Field!

Today is the first regular season game of the Detroit Lions and, although my hubby would disagree, I think the Lions are going to have a great season if their pre-season (a 4-0 record!) is any indication.  Though I would not readily admit that I like to watch football, there is some thing very "fall" about crowding around the TV to watch the pigskin fly.

This adorable little pup loves the Detroit Lions, too.
 

P.S.  Tune in to Detroit Lion's Blog SideLion Report to see some delicious tailgate party recipes each Thursday!  This past Thursday featured recipes by yours truly and fellow blogger and friend Rachel of Parton Ponderings.

Cupcakes, Bridal Shower Edition

I was delighted when planning for my soon to be sister-in-law's shower that we decided to serve cupcakes for dessert, and I knew just the place to find the right recipes for cupcakes!  Annie's Eats is a blog that I turn to time and time again when I need a recipe, especially cupcake recipes, that I know won't disappoint.  And, boy oh boy, did these cupcakes NOT disappoint!  Both recipes used for the shower originate from Annie's blog and I had so much fun creating these delights for the shower. 

The first recipe I used was one I selected for the flavor and for the presentation.  Because my brother and soon to be sister-in-law's wedding colors are blue and yellow, the Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes seemed like a great choice!  The cake was moist and tangy and the lemon cream cheese frosting was so delicious I was trying to think about how I could get away with eating it all by itself. :)  The complete recipe can be found here.


The second type of cupcake I made (because as my friend Catherine knows, you need to have variety :) ) was also an Annie's Eats recipe, which my friend, Rachel, has made many times before.  I'd rather eat Double Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes for the rest of my life than anything else.  :)  This recipe is for the chocoholic in most of us.  Not only are these cupcakes delicious, they are oh-so-cute!

I wish I had one of these cupcakes right now.  :) 

A Very Bridal Shower

On September 3, my mom, sister and I were able to give a kitchen-themed bridal shower for my soon to be sister-in-law, Jenn!  It was a lovely afternoon. :)  My brother Rob and his fiancee Jenn have chosen blue and yellow for their wedding colors for many reasons and I think this trendy combination is going to be just beautiful on their wedding day.  So, naturally, we decided to decorate the shower in accordance with the wedding colors.





Congratulations, Rob and Jenn!  I can't wait for October 8th! :) 

Let me see that SUSHI roll!

Last Friday, the members of Team Snarton came together for an epic date night to UMI Sushi in Ann Arbor.  Delicious delights were shared, including the favorite California roll (I know, I know...not very adventurous..), Pork and Vegetable Dumplings, and Tempura Veggies. 






Another Team Snarton success!