Honeycomb

I found this recipe for delectable Honeycomb Candy on the Seattlest, via the Kitchn.  I am in love with two things here:  the Kitchn, a totally bitchn flog with tips and recipes galore, and, doy, Honeycomb Candy!  One of my faves from Bissinger's or one of those other choco shops, Honeycomb candy has been a family staple for decades.  I  never knew how easy it was to make it at home!  Seriously, only 4 ingredients!?! Shut up talkin' to me!  I got my ingredients together, readied a small baking pan with my silicone mat, broke out my digital thermometer and big ol' pot, and was set to go.

It's all about product placement

My "Woooo, Go Saints Party"

The BF decided to invite a couple of his friends over for the Superbowl a few weeks ago, giving me the perfect opportunity to make a smorgasboard of sweets and dips.  I made some "Best Veggie Dip Ever" from the Food Processor Bible (which I didn't happen to think was THAT impressive), some guacamole from the same book, which was delish, even though I added an entire extra lime, and some tasty plain-old onion dip.  There were chips and veggies galore, and then we ordered pizza and wings!  Total excuse for a pig-out fest.  For dessert, I decided to make some cupcakes decorated with footballs and the Saint's logo.  I was excited about using my new decorating tips to make the green around the footballs look like grass, but the icing recipe I used was too thin, so I had to make do with flat turf.

I didn't include a pic of the Saint's logo cupcakes because they were kinda hideous!  They were most definitely mocked.  Apparently they looked like sickles, or some flag, or something to do with pirates.

Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats

We wouldn't want to be Doggist and leave the doggie out of the fun, would we now?  Newman is the BF's Boston Terrier, I call him my step-child.  Poor Mr. Newman is a very good boy, but he has, um, some digestive issues.  Let's just say he doesn't smell so great sometimes.  I  heard that pumpkin can be soothing to a doggie's tummy, so for Christmas, I decided to make him some of his very own, made with love, Pumpkin Doggie Biscuits.  I found this fantastic recipe at Simmer Till Done, a fantastic blog about foodie life.   

Homemade Hypoallergenic Cat Food and Treats

If you don't know by now, I have a cat who is extremely allergic to everything - he has both food allergies and airborne particle allergies!  This makes it extremely tough on us.  Because of him, I have to make homemade cat food and treats, and try to make sure that he does not get ahold of any food particles he is not supposed to have.  All of that entails actually having to hide the dog's food bowl, feed the OTHER cat homemade food as well, make sure all dishes in the sink have no food particles, and also establish special feeding times (3 times a day) when I microwave the cat's meals for them.  Not to mention all of the pills.  Sheesh, I swear, you'd think I'm a crazy cat lady!

O'Malley and Pinky enjoying their treats

Deeeelicious Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

Well hello again! I am back, so sorry for the long delay! It has taken me two whole months to recover from the festivities of Christmas. I have been busy playing with all of my toys! Among other amazing and generous gifts, the BF presented me with an awesome Kindle for Christmas, and I have just become so addicted to the thing. Highly recommended! He also gave me this: