Wouldnt I have loved to have gone back toParisfor my anniversary again this year,but alas, that wasnt to be, so Icreated a bit of Paris in my back yard.Just a little down the hill I can buy macaronst...
Two little girls were so excited to welcome their new baby brother!Everything at Purple Chocolat Home is so busy with twograduations,birthdays and two building projects and now a newgr...
I know Smores everything is the craze right now and I am morethan willing to jump on the bandwagon! These luscious little pies are a fabulous dessert and I haveto admit that I like t...
This is a staple at my daughters home - especially if she is havinga large crowd over. The chicken slowly cooks in the crockpotand at the end salsa, corn, beans, cream cheese and cheese areadde...
Wow, now that is a fruit platter that makes your mouth water!My youngest daughter will be graduating from Culinary Art School this week and I just had to featureher final project. &nbs...
I hope all of you Mothers out there had a wonderful Mothers Day!I had to share this beautiful fruit bouquet that my daughterAmanda made for me. She surprised me with it and includedthe lovely d...
When it comes to luxurious appetizers nothing beatscold shrimp with cocktail sauce around here atPurple Chocolat Home.So many pre-cooked shrimp are soft and filled withsalty water but I have found&nb...
Mother loved high heels, I love high heels,my daughters love high heels,my daughters-in-law love high heels,and my granddaughters love high heelsso high heels are the showstopper on thisMothers ...
Remember eating Hostess Snowballs as a child?I always liked the look, but never liked the thickmarshmallow layer. We would just pull the marshmallowoff and eat the cake. With this version...
Just a little bling bling for some wonderful chocolatedipped strawberries is the perfect touch for any occasion! How about a box of these forMothers Day.Not only are they beautiful, but th...
Lilacs are such a sentimental flower for me. Whenever theyare in bloom in the month of May, I am reminded of ourwedding reception 33 years ago in May.Of course I loved purpleeven back then and ...
Last week was filled with celebrations from areunion to graduation and we had two pizza partiesfor about 25 people for each party.If you havent seen our pizza oven and the transformationof our kitche...
The bees are buzzing around here with Springs adventand they decided to come out and join our table today.The tulips are beautiful but Monday we almost reached 90 degreesand the ones in the shade sur...
I found these fabulousCookie Envelopesfrom Wiltonand had to whip up a batch of cookiesto give away in them.I found them at JoAnn Fabrics and they come inall sorts of styles. They make a simple ...
Definitely a cake for Chocoholics! My daughter saw this cake on Pinterest anddecided to make one for a family dinner. The pictures dont do it justice! It was breathtaking when s...
This wonderful soup is great with or without thenoodles so if you are watching your carb intake justleave the noodles out. It comes together so quickly andeasily. It is great for a weekni...
Barbie and Teresa were spotted vacationingin Cabo and with our high powered lenseswe were able to catch a few exclusive shots.Swimming in a pool overlooking the Pacific oceanthey are the picture of S...
This weeks table comes from a luncheon I had at my friendBarbs house.She set the table beautifully for Spring and Easter in soft pastels and whites.Her pretty placemats and napkins were the punc...
Molded Peanut Butter Cup EggsFrom top left to right1. Fill candy molds with melted chocolate discs ortempered couverture chocolate.2. Completely coat inside of mold then turn upsidedown t...
Lets Dish about my new bunny dishes!Cuisine Kathleen has started a new blog party called Lets Dishwhere we can share anything about dishes.I have to dish about these covered bunny bowls.No, I sh...
Did we ever have fun today!Mixing cookie dough into play dough colors and thenmaking Easter egg cookies out of those vibrant colorsand finally finishing them off with a nice center of frostingwas too...
Tomorrow is our big annual Easter Egg Huntand these Bunny Bum cupcakesare going to be perfect for the lunch.Bunny Bottom CupcakesJust make your favorite cupcake and your favorite white fros...
You know how some books that your mother read to youas a little child just touch you and stay with you forever?Well this lovely bookThe Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoesby Du Bois Heywardis one...
Marshmallow peeps are so cute and come in such fun spring colors, but I have to admit that I havent ever loved to eat them. They are a hitwith the family so I buy them every year.I sa...
Silver glittery Easter Eggs inspired an unusual twist on this Easter Tablescape. They are hanging from the chandelier,and are nestled on the table.Silver and white are thus the color schem...
There are lots of birthdays to celebrate in MarchatPurple Chocolat Home!What better way to celebrate than a purple cake?Actually, I have only made a couple of purple cakesin my life. My very fi...
I just love the interest and movement that a slideshow gives to a blog!Although you can click on the "make your own" buttonunder the slideshow, you are really going to need a littletutorial o...
Are you a Saturday baker? My mother alwaysfilled Saturdays with baking. Heres a simple andeasy recipe for Saturday baking and you probablyhave the ingredients in your pantry.Who even need...
At Purple Chocolat Homewe LOVE chocolate.Of course that doesnt mean that everything we makeis chocolate, but we love that smooth, creamy richnessas it slowly melts in your mouth.There are some t...
Some foods are really trendy and popular and Buffalo Chicken everything is "hot" right now.With the snow falling (yes we finally started to get it justwhen I am ready for Spring!) h...
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