contemplation

I have gone over and over in my mind for months, maybe even years, about having a blog that featured anything but pictures of my family. I didn't want to post with wrong motives. I like to look at other's blogs and observe their creativity and would absolutely hate it if one of my dear friends didn't post every little thing 'cause I would miss way too much of her life.
So I finally decided to post some things that I have been up to and jump into the blogging world.

here goes::

I love to create things I need. I call myself a functional sewer. I am not a huge fan of patterns, I usually just make it and then use it.
I absolutely LOVE colorful things {paper, fabric, pens, ribbon, pictures, the list goes on}, maybe that's why I majored in Graphic Design and had a ton of fun!

My plan:: Share my makings, my thoughts and some everyday life.
{enjoy}
Showing posts with label dessert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dessert. Show all posts

Friday, April 29, 2011

post #10 :: fruity-lemon trifle

I have always loved lemon cake...my grandma made that almost every time we came over for dinner ( as I remember)
So for her birthday I wanted to do the same for her...she is so special to me and doesn't do much (any) cooking these days.
I happened across a set of Pampered Chef Stoneware at the Neighborhood Thrift a while ago...a bunt pan was part of the set. So I was super excited to make her lemon cake in that and surprise her.

Well it didn't turn out how I had hoped and it STUCK!! BOO on that!


beauty from ashes,
lemonade from lemons...
is what I thought


I cut the sad "looking" lemon cake, which still tasted amazing, and used one of my favorite bowls 
~ trifle bowl ~ 
and presto...a favorite new dessert.



recipe below::

make one box of lemon cake (whatever shape you like because you will cut it up later)
cool cake and cut into large bite sized pieces
layer up with cool whip
and fruit of choice
drizzle glaze and add a candle

drizzle topping includes:
powdered sugar and a bit of milk
(ratio is 1/2 cup powdered sugar to 1 Tbl sp milk)
drizzle on top and around the edges to moisten cake

outcome...delightful!

happy happy birthday grandma!