WoW!

Can you believe Diane Sawyer is 63!? I always have loved her...but never knew her age. Stunning!

This could be dangerous...?

Had to pass this on....I made it tonight, and it does the job. I paired it with cut up strawberries...and wished I had some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to go with it. The only thing I would add to the instructions would be to place a paper towel under your mug in the microwave, and use the biggest mug you have. Enjoy!

Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Cake-in-a-Mug


Today's recipe comes from Pat Hollon of Buckley, who received the recipe from her daughter, Lynn Hentschell. Pat says it's "like the Boston Brown Bread 'in the can' texture."

Why is this a dangerous cake recipe? Because chocolate cake is now just 5 minutes away!

Dangerous Chocolate Cake-in-a-Mug

1 coffee mug (microwave-safe)

4 T. cake flour (plain, not self-rising)

4 T. sugar

2 T. cocoa

1 egg

3 T. milk

3 T. oil

Splash of vanilla

3 T. chocolate chips, optional

Add dry ingredients to the mug; mix well with a fork. Add egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix well. Add chips, if using.

Put mug in the microwave, and cook for three minutes at 1,000 watts. Cake will rise over the top of the mug -- do not be alarmed. When finished, carefully remove mug from microwave and allow to cool a little. Tip onto a small plate prior to serving, if desired. Yields one generous serving or two "more virtuous" servings

MOM

Thanks for EVERYTHING...you amaze me with your love, kindness, strength, patience, humor, and beauty. I love you and feel so lucky to call you MOM!

Happy Mother's Day

To all my Hot Mommy friends....have a wonderful weekend with your families, and take some time for yourself! If you still need to decorate for this special day, there is a free download of this darling Mother's Day banner over at poppytalk....print one off for yourself or a loved one. Just print, cut, and string up!

Justin won't be with us this weekend...as he is missing all holidays (except Christmas)and celebrations this year because of his work schedule, but he did bring home flowers and a card yesterday. I feel special!
I hope you all feel special and appreciated this weekend and always!

The gift that keeps on giving...

I have to share a blog post that I just adore from cakies.... River may not appreciate it as much as Paige, but buying your child a gorgeous plant is such a wonderful gift!
P.S. I love her blog anyway...always cool ideas and an adorable etsy shop!