Hot Dessert On The Barbecue For A Sizzling Time

There are few summer cooking pleasures more fun than being outdoors and grilling on the barbecue. Of course most people grill meats and some will even bake casseroles on their barbecue, but the finishing touch to a complete meal prepared on the barbecue is to carry it through to dessert with those same smoky flavors or grill marks.This is a recipe we created on the spur of the moment on our last

Isn't It Pretty? I'm The Proud Recipient!

I have been given this beautiful award by Tarta Sacher of Mil Postres. Tarta Sacher is so kind to me with her comments and with her awards. I'm a lucky person to have discovered her excellent blog.Here are the award's rules:Give the award to 5 more bloggers;Post about the award and link to the person who gave it to you;The 5 bloggers in turn need to award 5 more bloggers.So here are the 5

Fruity Drinks For A Scrumptious Sunday

Happy Sunday to all!!Scrumptious Sunday is having a Fruity Drink Edition just in time for the warm, sunny days of late Spring and of Summer, so you can follow the link to more great refreshing recipes.The first three recipes are non-alcoholic which I prefer, especially when we are drinking outdoors, under the hot sun, however you can easily add your favorite alcohol to these. Rum goes well with

Glass + Wine + Chalk = The Perfect Party Wine Glass

With the party season starting to heat up these Chalk Note Stemless Wine Glass ($3.00 each, available at Pier 1) are perfect for two reason: 1) it can be used as a ice breaker game (just place small containers of chalk around the party) and 2) as a way for guests to keep track of their drinks by writing their names on their glasses.Glasses are dishwasher safe.

Memorial Day Party for the Grand Opening of the Lava Lounge at Trader Vic's Las Vegas

What:The Grand Opening of the Lava Lounge at Trader Vic's in Las Vegas on Memorial Day. Celebrate the opening with the most unique drink specials and hottest music around. Trader Vic's also has a downstairs club and outdoor patio with each area rockin it's own DJ and restaurant that has some of the best food in Las Vegas. Don't Miss The Party!When:Monday, May 26, 2008 @ 10:00pmTo RSVP contact 702

Style and Focus News Bites

** Actor Hill Harper's (CSI: New York) second book "Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny" (list price: $22.50) will be available in June. The book includes contributions from Angela Basset, Michelle Obama, Tatyana Ali and Nikki Giovanni. It is the follow-up to his national best selling first book "Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny".** 'Sex And The City' stylist to create

Trends in Kid's Summer Toys

The trend this summer is to get kids and teens outside and moving. With an increase in non-activity, many parents will be seeking more active toys that will encourage play and adventure that will keep them busy and happy outdoors all summer long. This season the stores have a vast inventory of active toys that are sure to get the kids away from the couch. From the traditional toys and equipment

Christian Dior Resort Part 4

Model: Heloise GuerinModel: Kori RichardsonModel: Flavia De OliveiraModel: Georgina StojilkovicModel: Arlenis PenaModel: Jessica StamModel: Kim NoordaModel: Lindsay EllingsonModel: Vlada RoslyakovaModel: Arielle Pytka Model: Karmen Pedaru

Apron Poll Closes In Just Hours. Don't Miss Out!

-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-Only HOURS left to make your voice heard in my fun, informal poll about aprons, so don't miss out. Head to the top of this blog and cast your vote. It is located between the Erma Bombeck quote and the top post. Have fun!-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-UPDATE: RESULTS OF POLLAlways. 6 (6%) Most of the time.

Make That Cappuccino for Two!

Summer doesn't have to equal paper cups why not add a little sophistication to your afternoon or evening cappuccino or espresso with Nigella Lawson's Black Cappuccino Cups ($35.00 for set of two, blisshome.com). They make having your evening coffee a little bit more romantic while snuggling up on the patio.The set includes: 2 ceramic cups (holds 10 ounces each) and 2 ceramic saucers (6.5 inches

Jordin Sparks Shows off Summer Fashion Trends

Singer and teen idol, Jordin Sparks models the summer trend of bright colors and prints. Summer is a great time to show off the youthful shades of pinks, yellows, oranges and more. They give you an appearance of being happy and light-hearted.Additional pictures in the June issue of Essence Magazine.

Thursday Luxury Sale by Gilt Groupe with Randi Rahm, Cynthia Steffe and J Linderberg

Today only at Noon (12pm EST), Gilt Groupe is having a huge luxury sale for Randi Rahm, Cynthia Steffe and J Linderberg (for the guys). It's the perfect time to check off your must buy list of summer fashion with designer pieces at an amazing price.Gilt Groupe is a private online community, which is dedicated to providing its members with access to coveted fashion and luxury lifestyle brands at

Life Gives Lemons; I Make More Than Lemonade

Life gave me lemons and I'm making a whole lot more than just lemonade. Lemons are so versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. I'm getting started by giving you a few facts -- well it's Thursday so -- I'm giving you 13 facts, but who's counting? The good folks at Thursday Thirteen have lots of reading material with hundreds of participants.Meyer lemons were discovered in 1908

Christian Dior Resort Part 3

Model: Mia RosiingModel: Morgane DubledModel: Tanya DziahilevaModel: Milana KellerModel: Olga ShererModel: Martha StreckModel: Angelika KochevaModel: Marina PeresModel: Danijela DimitrovskaModel: Eniko MihalikModel: Rachel Clark

Pithoi Stored Oil, Wine And Grain In Biblical Times

These large, Greek ceramic vessels are called Pithoi and were used in Biblical times to store oil, wine and grains.For more Word-Filled Wednesday participants,visit The 160 Acre Woods.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-This is the last day to make your voice heard in my fun, informal poll about aprons, so don't miss out. Head to the top of this blog and cast your vote.

Jams, Jellies And Curds, Oh My! It's A Round Up!

If you are interested in learning more about Jams and Conserves, Jellies, Marmalade, Curds and Butters, Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes and Preserves, then the Putting Up Round Up will work for you and you can also read about the basics from the Preserving Interview With Rosie.Rosie of Rosie Bakes A Peace Of Cake (no, that's not a typo), and Pixie of You Say Tomato, I Say Tomato are publishing the

Buñuelos -- Traditional Mexican Fiesta Dessert

I don't make these at home, but I've had them at Mexican Fiestas and even American County Fairs since here in California we have such a very large and growing Mexican population. When done well, they are very good and light. At school, one of our son's teachers taught the children to make an easy version by using a regular store-bought tortilla and just a bit of butter and oil in a frying pan.

Joy Of Desserts Received Two More Awards :-)

I'm so blessed to have all of you giving me awards for this blog. This time, Tarta Sacher of Mil Postres (1000 Desserts) gave two lovely awards. The first is the Yummy Blog Award which is particularly fitting for a dessert blog. The second is an award of love. The rough English translation is "Love me. When I deserve it the least is when I need it the most."Thank you so very much, Tarta

Thursday's Thirteen Delectable Desserts

Watch out! It's a drooling zone!These desserts all come from Flickr's public files.Did you enjoy? Don't forget to leave me a comment!Happy Thursday to all!For more entries be sure to visit Thursday 13.

Take Fine Flour And Bake Twelve Cakes With It

For more participants in Word-Filled Wednesday, please visit Amy at The 160 Acre Woods.

It's National Wear Your Apron Day

It's a little known fact that in the United States, the first Monday after mother's day is National Wear Your Apron Day. I have fond memories of wearing aprons when I was a child, both at school and at home. I had many styles similar to the one worn by the little girl in the picture above and some with long sleeves. Some were longer and looked more like a pretty dress.Aprons are making a

Happy Mother's Day! This Takes The Cake!

It's Mother's Day here in the United States and I share a bit of 21st. century silent film humor with all of you. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms of the world!Visit the other Scrumptious Sunday participants for more of the Mother's Day Edition.

The Spice Of Life -- Let Spices Be Wafted Abroad

If you have ever been to a spice market, you know how powerful the scents are. Oh it is so good ... Similar to going to a flower market.The Word-Filled Wednesday is hosted by Amy at The 160 Acre Woods. Be sure to visit everyone.Have a great Wednesday!

Fruit Pies -- It's Mostly In The Presentation

Even before we put food in our mouths, our brains have already made up about 90 percent of their minds whether or not they will like something. Smell has something to do with it, but what matters most of all is looks or the presentation.So today I am sharing with yousome photos from Flickr's public files to show you how important presentation is and to give you some inspiration for easy fruit

And The Winners Are ...

I love to have problems like this one. I have to give this award to 10 bloggers whom I love "this much," but I love more than 10 bloggers! Well, I have 3 more awards in the wings so this is only the first set of 10 wonderful bloggers!I hope you all like awards and will be accepting it. It is good for you and the bloggers you love too.Here are the 10 bloggers I love. Go visit them and let them