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Surprise Mom with a Strawberries and Cream Cake

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Whether I like it or not, I’m getting a macaroni necklace and a paper ring to complete my ensemble. I am also guaranteed a mani-pedi performed by my trio of beautician experts: the 5 year old, and the two three year olds. I’m sure it will include the brightest nail polish that we own. (And yes, I’ll go to church this way.) But best of all, my son has offered to give me 15 minutes of playing time on his game boy–isn’t that sweet? Suffice it to say, I’m grateful my spouse is … Continue reading →

Florida Keys Key Lime Pound Cake

Have you ever wondered why key lime is key lime as opposed to just plain old lime? Is there really a difference when someone calls something key lime? I had always assumed that Key lime was so named because it was a native of the Florida Keys. How very ethnocentric of me–in actuality the key lime is a native of south east Asia. However, it’s grown here in the United States and anywhere else where the climate is favorable. The key lime is smaller, rounder, higher in acidity, and more tart than it’s cousin the Persian lime. If you use … Continue reading →