Friday, June 20, 2014

Progressive Dinner Date {with Free Printables}

I wanted to do something new and special for my hubby's recent birthday (other than making his dream dessert, German Chocolate Tres Leches, a reality). I wanted to take him someplace new, because we love exploring new restaurants; it's one of our favorite things to do together. As I started thinking about places to go, it dawned on me that I could take him to several new places by doing a progressive dinner date.

Progressive Dinner Date {with free printables} | Apples to Applique #datenight #dateideas


I ended up taking him to four different places: one for appetizers and drinks, one for dinner, one for entertainment, and one for dessert. I had the most fun planning it all out!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Two-Minute Tuesday #8: Butter vs. Margarine

Welcome to Two-Minute Tuesday, where I share quick tips, tidbits, and ideas.
This is also the 4th installment in my on-going series on Cooking 101.
Today, I want to talk to you a little about baking with butter versus margarine.

Cooking 101: Butter vs. Margarine | Apples to Applique #baking #cooking #kitchentips


Monday, June 16, 2014

Meal Review Monday #10: Knock You Naked Brownies

Welcome to Meal Review Monday, where I review Pinterest recipe finds.

I can't believe this is the 10th week of Meal Review Monday! In honor of this small milestone, and the fact that the recipe I reviewed last week was a dud, I wanted to share a truly great recipe with you today.

Pioneer Woman's Knock You Naked Brownies from Cooking with Boys.

Image from Cooking with Boys. Please respect the creator and pin from the original site!

Friday, June 13, 2014

Easy Patriotic Kids' Snack

Can you believe the 4th of July is just around the corner! Where is this year going?

There are so many fun patriotic food ideas floating around Pinterest and the blogosphere right now, so of course I had to make my contribution to that. :) But unlike a lot of the ideas out there that require a lot of time and work, this one is easy enough for kids to make for themselves!

Easy patriotic snack kids can make themselves! | Apples to Applique #RedWhiteandBlue #AmericanFlag #4thofJuly

Aren't these just the cutest things?

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Stella & Dot Stylist - June Special!

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