I Scream, U Scream

So I have been puttin my new kitchen to good use this week, as it is the 10 year anniversary of homemade ice cream cakes for the hubby's birthday.  I combine all of his favorite treats - ice cream, oreos, Reeces, and cake - for a dessert that is in no way healthy, or even "lite," but quite delicious and I always say, "everything in moderation." So save up for a moment of indulgence and treat yourself to this little delicacy (but do it when you're feeding a crowd, because this recipe makes 2 cakes)!  Keep in mind, you could alter this to any number of flavor combos, but of course, I'm gonna give you the recipe for this little taste of chocolate-flavored heaven.

What's Cookin'!

I have been lookin forward to writin this post for over a year - seriously!  Now don't go gettin too terribly excited, the kitchen is NOT finished, but it IS functioning - so no more cookin in the laudry room (and that's not some crazy joke you're not privy to - my super-resourceful Daddy installed a 2-burner cooktop in the laundry room.  The microwave and coffee maker were stacked on top of the dryer, and most food prep occurred on top of the washing machine).  But no longer!  We now have a fabulous gas cook top, a dishwasher (probably my favorite part!  I can't tell you how many sippy cups we lost during hand washing - just couldn't get those little plastic parts clean enough), and a HUGE farmhouse sink.  We are still working on hardware, lighting, a backsplash, and more drywall touch-up and paiting, etc etc etc.  Also, keep in mind we are still under construction, so random tools, ladders, and supplies are in the pics, too.  These aren't true "before and after" pics, but enjoy these progress shots!

Lemon Drop Cookies

These cookies could also be called the ULTIMATE Cake-Mix Cookies.  Seriously - they are everything you ever wanted in a cake mix cookie, but could never quite achieve.  The other day the mood struck for some lemon cookies.  I happened to have a cake mix, so I started a recipe search.  A girlfriend of mine has a recipe for cream cheese cookies, and they are the softest, most adorable little cookies that you ever did see.  So I thought, surely someone has mixed these two things together before - and yes, they have!  So I took one, gave it my own little twist and now I'm gonna share it with you fine people!  Enjoy!  They delicious!  Soft, slightly chewy, fluffy, sweet, tart, and super-cute! 

Soft and Sweet

a little PUNCH of color