Food Network, HGTV -- Bye bye?

Are you serious..??

It's true.. As of January 1, 2010 Food Network and HGTV both a program of Scripps Network

were cancelled from IO (Cablevision).

They were unable to reach an agreement and now my

$150 cable bill seems pointless without my favorite channels.

I'm paying so much already, more than other companies..

For what?

Good luck Cablevision if they are not able to get Food Network and HGTV back on.

I'm sure they'll lose more money than they "planned" on saving.

Demand Cablevision to bring back your favorite channels.

Food Network HGTV

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Tomorrow I'm visiting my side of the family so, today I baked cupcakes.

(Darn Good Chocolate Cake, Buttercream Dream)

Holiday Cupcakes

So I figured I'd make cupcakes for work..

Thursday I will be a baking machine so I took it easy today :)

Plain vanilla cupcake dyed green with Buttercream dream.

Num, Num, Num!

Potato Latkes

Mmmmm I love Potato Latkes! :)

I love them plain or with ketchup, yes ketchup!

No sour cream or applesauce for me ;)

2 Cups Shredded Potato

3 teaspoons minced onion

2 tablespoons matzo meal

1 Egg

Oil for frying

salt to taste

Combine all ingredients and place spoonful amounts into

a frying pan with about 1/4 cup oil.

Fry on both sides until crispy.

Place on paper towel to drain excess oil, sprinkle with salt.

:Extreme baking mode next week:

:)

Wordless Wednesday - Best Husband :)

I have the best husband ever!

The other day we put the tree up.. I came home from work and there was a present already under the tree.. He told me to open it. I'm like it's not time!!

He told me it's a present I have to open now! :)

He bought me..

CUPCAKE ORNAMENTS!

How sweet is that?

I love you, Chris! :)

Bored Inc. - Review - Tote

I love baking, as you already know.

I'm always looking for something with cupcakes, or something sweet.

And I think I found just the site, Bored Inc.!

Bored Inc. has the cutest clothes, purses, totes, accessories and much more!

They are unique and adorable! I love the sayings and characters, they are too cute for words!

Bored Inc. is a mother daughter team based out of Los Angeles they are dedicated to their work and it really shows.. You can find more info about them here.

I am so lucky, Bored Inc. gave me a tote to review!

And of course, I love it! I like to do my part by shopping green, and now I can be super cool with my Life is Sweet tote while buying my Sweets! It has little cupcakes, ice cream cones, candies, just really cute!

Okay so verdict? I took the tote to the grocery store. Got a few essentials for baking.. here's the pictures!!

I think I bought too much... I couldn't resist! :)

Here's everything that I fit in there while shopping!

Honestly Life IS sweet when you have a sweet tote!

I love this tote, it's adorable and fun. The fabric is soft and really held up well with my shopping trip!

I definitely recommend this tote!!

Yay for Bored Inc.! :)

I paid shipping for this item of Bored Inc. to do a review. I was not compensated for my review of this item beyond receiving the product to be reviewed. The review above is based on my opinion; experience with the item.

The Holiday Season, FOOD!!

Everyone always thinks about gifts during the holiday season.. but let me clear something up..

it's really all about the food ;)

Okay maybe not so much but I know I love the food!

I love how you have a favorite from everyone.. at least I know I do :)

BTW.. I think I pretty much fill up on the sides :)

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Then there's my Mom's Tuna Macaroni.. never the same without your touch mom..

Elbow noodles, with red and green peppers, onion, celery, tuna, mayo, salt, and pepper.

♥ ♥ ♥

My dad's hot wings, seriously.. better than Hooters.

(No picture) Dad never shared his recipe! :(

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I look forward to Grandma's potato salad. Which I can never make as good as hers.. YUM!

6 Large Boiled Red Potatoes with or without skin. 4 Boiled Eggs Chopped,

2 Stalks Diced Celery, 1/4 cup mayo

1/3 cup Peas, small red onion diced,

salt, pepper, 1/8 tsp celery seed, 1-2 TBS White vinegar

Sprinkle with Paprika for color

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Then there's my Aunt's Anti-pasta salad, yum!!!

(No Picture, sorry)

Tri Color Pasta, with salami, mozzarella, cheddar, olives, pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian Dressing.

♥ ♥ ♥

But honestly.. what I love the most?? Dessert!

I bake dozens of cookies every holiday and my favorite is good ol' chocolate chip!

I usually make the recipe off the back of Nestle Chips!

I use Ghirardelli chips though ;)

Working on a new recipe.. here's the cookies below :)

Can't wait to make Holiday cupcakes!! :)