-
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Do you have a favorite desert? One your mom or grandma made when you were growing up? One so simple, yet so delicious it is the first thing to go on the desert table at any family gathering. Strawberry shortcake trifle is that desert for me. We never called it a “Trifle” growing up, it was just simply Strawberry Shortcake. I had no idea that there was another version of my favorite desert until I was well into my 20’s. The small dry sponge cake, or biscuit, with cool whip version definitely does not resonate well with me after growing up with this version. So much so, that I grow…
You May Also Like
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Christmas Doggy Stockings
Tomato Soup & Home Made Croutons
-
Beautiful Bodega
About an hours drive from my home in Northern California is one of my favorite places on this earth! I have traveled many places both far and wide, but nowhere else that I have encountered gives me the peace, serenity, and calm like the beautiful rugged Sonoma coast, Bodega area to be exact. I have been coming to this area since I was old enough to drive, first stumbling upon this small coastal town while exploring different beaches with friends. I remember buying a huge colorful kite at the little kite store in town, taking it down to the beach and the satisfying feeling of getting it launched into…
-
Welcome to Vintage Virgie
What year exactly is Vintage? I mean, I guess it depends on your age. My 20 something year old kids consider a Sony Walkman vintage, as I gasp, my cheeks redden, feeling extremely old, then my voice might raise or shriek in a very offended way as I tell them to,” just go away” LOL. They know I’m just kidding, but it makes me think, what exactly is Vintage? I am officially old enough to say objects from the decade of my birth are definitely vintage, even though my mom might not agree. The 1960’s absolutely had some very groovy pieces of furniture, clothing, dishes, and décor. But I think…
