ALERT! ALERT! This popcorn is ridiculously addictive. It's also PINK!!! Hooray for pink popcorn, because it's great for baby showers, princess parties, pink-themed parties, and sleepovers. Pleasantville Candied Popcorn 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water Red & yellow food colouring 2 tbsp butter 1 package microwave popcorn In a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir sugar with water. Add 10 drops red and 4 drops yellow food colouring and butter. Set over medium heat. Stir …
Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Chili-Lime Sauce
My mother found this recipe in a House & Home magazine and it has become an instant favorite in our family. The shrimp is delicious, but it's really all about this sauce. The sauce is a flavour explosion. BAM! This is great for an appetizer at a party because it can be made ahead of time. It's also really great in the summer over a bed of cold Asian noodles or with a side salad. Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Chili-Lime Drizzle Ingredients: 2 454 g packages raw peeled large shrimp …
First Day of Christmas
Four years ago, on my oldest daughters fifth birthday, she had a "pink" themed party. Since her birthday falls so close to Christmas it always seems that winter or Christmas get thrown into the theme as well. I had seen this idea in Martha Stewart about sewing little bags and hanging them on a small tree as an Advent Calendar. Clearly forgetting that I am not Martha Stewart, but rather a cheap knock off, I ran with it for all the kids at the party. That particular year, I found pink Christmas …
Martin’s AMAZING French Toast
I had this at a friend's house a couple of years ago and its become one of my favorite things to make for a large crowd for breakfast. I can't remember where she got it from, so we're just going to call this Martin's AMAZING French Toast. This past weekend my daughter requested it for her "birthday breakfast" with friends after a sleepover and I reluctantly complied(sarcasm font). It is by far one of the most decadent, delicious breakfasts you'll ever have, or as I like to call it, padding for …
The S’more The Merrier
One of the things I like to do for my girls is have a Back to School celebration. It helps them get excited for school's return and it allows them to reacquaint themselves with friends they may not have seen through the summer. Last year, my girls attended a new school which brought a little extra pressure. They were nervous about making new friends and being in a new environment. In typical Candace fashion, I jumped in and planned a party for both girls, on the same day, inviting all their …
