Memorial Day ~ A Special THANK YOU to our Service Men & Women

5/25/09

A salute to all the

military men and women

who service our beautiful country.

Thank you for everything you do for us!



Picked up a book, CAKELOVE by Warren Brown.

I am testing his recipes, and decided to make one of his cupcake recipes.

After taking a bite of the Cherry-Chocolate Chip cupcake, all I could say was, WOW!



CHERRY-CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES
by Warren Brown

Peace in Baking,
Carmen

Lunch at Kleins Waterfront Cafe ~ Belmar

Friday, May 22, 2009. The weather was absolutely gorgeous in Central Jersey.
My friend and I headed down the shore for lunch at Kleins Waterfront Cafe in Belmar.

I had a Grilled Tuna sandwich with a Corona beer. Watching the boats go by as we ate lunch under the sunny skies...fabulous! I could do this every day. :)

The guy on the left wanted to be in the picture. Why not?

After lunch, I had a lemon gelato with vanilla yogurt...yummy!

We walked around Ocean Grove, found a horse and carriage...nope...didn't take a ride...






























In Ocean Grove, there are these homes which people live in from May to September. They are so small...very quaint.

I liked the message on the entrance to this home.
"ENTER WITH A HAPPY HEART"

Stopped by the beach to take a few pics...

In the spirit of the summer coming very soon,

I thought I'd make a tropical, summery dessert....behold....

COCONUT LIME CURD CUPCAKES

Try baking these soon...I hope you enjoy the cupcakes.

This recipe has the lime curd inside the cupcake. I prefer it out.

Lime curd...if you have not tried this before, give it a whirl!



Peace in Baking,

Carmen