It is officially summertime! So that means it is also lemontime! Which is why I have a Lemon Filled Mini Bundt Cake w/a Lemon Yogurt Glaze  for you today! These little bundts are yellow cakes stuffed with a ring of lemon curd, and topped with a lemon drizzle. Lemon is the perfect fruit to represent … Read more

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek.  The sponsors, Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers.  However, all opinions are mine alone. Today I made what I call “Cactus Candy”! They are simply … Read more

I can not let the Halloween holiday go by without baking up some candy corn treats! These Corny Chocolate Mini Cakes are simple to make. I used a classic chocolate cake recipe that I have used for many years, but you could also use a boxed cake mix if you prefer. If you don’t have … Read more

We are days away from Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and because food plays such a big part of the celebration it only seems natural to celebrate with food! You are going to want to make this Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo a part of your party!! It is full of flavor, with sausage and potatoes … Read more

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. The sponsors Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers.  However, all opinions are mine alone. Thank you for joining me to celebrate #BBQWeek! This week I … Read more

If you are looking for some last minute St. Patrick’s Day Food, Craft and Party Ideas check out these two collages. These are some creative and inspired ideas from cooks, crafters, bakers, and party givers who have linked up to Celebrate It! Blog Link Party! Just click on the links right below the collages and … Read more

Looking for some Easter Ideas? Check out all the ideas from Celebrate It! Blog Link Party! You will find yummy recipes, cute Easter decorations, and some stylish Easter Eggs! Scroll down to find the clickable links! Easy Cheesy Easter Carrots from Tumbleweed Contessa 7 Unique Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs  from The Crafty Blog Stalker … Read more

Thank you for stopping by today! I’m so glad you are here and I can’t wait to see what you share this week! Here at The Freshman Cook we are tolerating the April showers in hopes of getting lots of May flowers! How about you?  Link up anything you have been doing lately! Have you … Read more

What would Easter be without Easter Eggs?! They are such a big part of many celebrations! As my son was growing up we had one Easter tradition that was a part of every Easter~the annual Easter Egg hunt. The only difference was their our hunt was really a hunt for his basket full of goodies. … Read more