and Austin Alligator…the first book in my series As promised readers, this week launches a 13-week cook-fest at alphabetmom.com. That’s right, we will spend the next 13 weeks cooking our way through the alphabet. And we are starting with the letter “A.” You think? That’s right, I am taking you back to a recipe that I …
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Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle for the Win
because I promised we would be making a lot of trifles Hello readers and happy Friday. You might have wondered where I’ve been the last 10 or so days and NO, I didn’t take another vacation. I only get one of those a year. No, where I’ve been is working on this blog! Don’t get …
Let’s Celebrate National Waffle Iron Day
even though it was last Saturday So let’s start by giving away a waffle iron. You heard it here first. I love a good contest. Well, that’s a lie. I never sign up for anything. Except one time, I did win a handgun in a raffle. Because that’s JUST what I always wanted was a …
Heather’s Bread Pudding
even though she got the recipe from her patient I’m back! And in full swing here at Alphabet Mom. Thanks for staying with me and for referring me to your family and friends. Because I know you have done that, right? If not, you are sending them a text message as we speak. Right? Because …
Sheet Pan Fajitas-That’s What’s For Dinner
and your family will think you are Flash Gordon-they are that fast Happy Monday readers and for those of you in the back-to-school mode, welcome to the first full week of school. Well, unless you’ve already been in school. Or haven’t started yet. But you get the picture, it’s the back to school time of …
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Raise Your Hand for Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread
because help is on the way for your brown bananas I’m back. I know you missed me while I was gone. But readers, I needed a break. You ever get that way? Just mentally and physically drained? Well, that was me prior to last week and I decided to just take the week with my …
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It’s National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
so we are making an ice cream sandwich cake… and you are welcome Oh, sweet summertime…well, what’s left of it. Can you believe we are on the cusp of the holidays? Well, that’s not really true, but we are on the cusp of fall, which is right before the holidays, so yeah, we are on …
Happy National Lasagna Day
and to celebrate we are making it homemade That’s right, you heard it here first, readers, it is National Lasagna Day and the Alphabet Mom is sharing my world famous recipe. Okay, family famous, not world famous, but hey, it’s the first thing my brother requests when he comes in for a visit, so that’s …
It’s National Ice Cream Month
and we are celebrating the homemade way Happy Wednesday to you, readers and I hope you are enjoying the same wonderful heat reprieve that I am. I mean…it’s mid-July and the high is 85? Where are we, on the moon? Anyway, before I get down to risky business today, I want to address some of …
Lemon Blueberry Gooey Butter Cake
made with fresh blueberries picked by the Alphabet Mom Happy National Blueberry month on this hot July afternoon. I’m happy to report that my family is in full celebration mode for National Blueberry month. I mean, isn’t everybody? In fact, we took a hop, skip and a jump right next door to the blueberry patch …