Saturday, May 9, 2020

Easy Strawberry Cobbler (Perfect for Mother's Day)

This is a delicious, super easy cobbler. The breading has more of a cake like texture, than the usual crumble texture. Any fruit of your choosing can be substituted for strawberries.This recipe is definitely one that the kids can help with. Happy Mother's Day!

       
A great dish to prepare for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients
Produce
3 cups of fresh strawberries, sliced

Baking and Spices
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Dairy
1 stick butter, melted
1 cup milk

Instructions
1. Preheat over to 375 degrees
2. In a medium bowl, add strawberries and 3/4 cup sugar. Stir until strawberries are coated, and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and the remainder of sugar.
4. Add milk, vanilla, and melted butter, to dry ingredients. Whisk until combined. 
5. Pour batter into a 8" X 8", baking dish, making sure it's evenly distributed.
6. Spoon the sliced strawberries over the batter pressing in, gently. DO NOT STIR. 
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown, or until a toothpick inserted into  the center of the cobbler, comes out clean.
Serve warm or room temperature. Optional;  serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

Friday, May 1, 2020

Where The Wild Things Are

Animal prints are a design favorite that are always in fashion. They are versatile enough to be incorporated into any decorating style.
The items shown here are in my living room, and were accumulated over time. 
I have two pieces of advice when decorating with pattern, first; choose items that have the same or similar colors, and second; if you tire of things easily, choose small pieces, that can easily be swapped out, (as I have),  rather than large investment pieces such as upholstered furniture, or a expensive rug. 
This is a Bath and Body Works candle, that I purchased a while back. I like the candle fragrance, but i love the blue leopard print!
 I found the beautiful holder at a thrift store. The candle fits inside perfectly! 
This vintage, ceramic tiger does a great job of adding interest 
to my bookshelves. Choose items that you find beautiful or interesting. Don't be concerned about following trends. It's okay to be a individual. Fill your home with objects that speak to you!


This pillow, and foot stool are more neutral than other animal prints in the room,
 but they are favorites.
I purchased the pillow cover on the right from Etsy. I love both the colors and the content on the front. It fits in perfectly with my Maximalist sensibility!
 I bought a pair of the pillows on the left, from Pier 1, at a great sale price. I was attracted to the bright colors and the tasseled corners.