Strawberry Heart Shortcake Cupcakes

I can't say enough about the whimsical recipes on the Omnomicon website. I just had to highlight another fun recipe...this one with beautiful heart-shaped strawberries. You must take a peak.

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Insalata Infilzata

As you may know, I'm not a big tomato fan, but this recipe looks fabulous and it's quite pretty too. Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves and olive oil is such a nice combination, especially on small skewers. I encourage you to take a peak at Cynthia Furey's blog, Furey and the Feast for more fabulous recipes. {sold}

Egg in a Basket

This recipe provides fond memories of my dad. We loved when he made this for us on Saturday mornings. The best part was that little cut-out circle...used to dip in the egg yolk. We called this dish "Egg in a Hole" and my dad used an upside-down glass to cut out the hole, rather than a cookie cutter. Thanks to Kelly from The Curious Domestic for sharing such a warm recipe! {sold}

Berry Raspberry Mousse

This dessert looks great, but what I really like is its source - Let's Get Stupid Together - a food blog with humor and attitude. Great photos, recipes, and a new twist on eating. Way to go Marta.

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Eat Cake

Today my high school art teacher, Mrs. Kapraun, is retiring. I wanted to dedicate this post to her for being so inspiring and supportive. She allowed me and many others to explore our artistic talents...in a math and science world (which, by the way, is a great combination). I am so delighted that she can now be a full-time artist herself. Best wishes and thank you! {available}

Spinach Tortilla Wrap Mini-Sandwiches

If you're looking for some simple food to take on a romantic picnic pack some of these. Find out more at Eat Repeat as Mrs. Mandy writes about her sister's picnic adventure. {sold}

Spooner

This is the first year in a long time we didn't take the trek up to Spooner, Wisconsin for Memorial Day weekend. It's a long tradition on my husband's side of the family. The weekend is filled with fishing, fishing and more fishing. My father-in-law breads the fish then dips it in the fryer. It's the only time you'll catch me eating fish. I feel a little sad that we're not there today. {available}

Triple Dip

Speaking of ice cream, I'll be participating in the Downtown Art Walk on the evening of June 5 in Ames, Iowa. The connection to ice cream? I'll be located in Temptations on Main - where you can get $1 scoops. That's a deal!

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A Picnic

Now that leaves are starting to pop the kids and I are talking about having a picnic. Somehow a blanket shadowed by a tree, plus a basket makes an ordinary lunch extraordinary. {available}

Chocolate Meringue Strawberry Cream Slice

My illustration does not do this dessert justice. The original photos are incredible...as is the rest of this site. If you want to see a lot of striking photos of beautiful food visit Passionate about Baking.

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