Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Spicy Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Fig Preserves and Spiced Buttercream Frosting

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What a great weekend! We had GREAT sunshine and weather thanks to God! On Friday night we went to an MSU fundraiser that featured the 5 accapella groups at MSU. They were all pretty cool, especially when one of the groups sang Nothin' on You by B.o.B.Saturday turned out to be a perfect day starting with an hour of zumba with my favorite teachers. We headed out with 5 friends to the Cider Mill at … [Read more...]

Banana Coconut Cream Pie with Whole Grain Chocolate Crust

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Hello all! I am on day 8 waking up at 5:30am and I am feeling great! I decided that my morning workouts were so necessary for my energy. Even though lunges have been killing my inner thighs, I have to say I have been feeling pretty great, thanks to God. I decided to join an 8 week challenge to continue my health goals and I am happy to report that 2 ladies from my church have joined in too! Even … [Read more...]

Apple Dumplings with Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream {Gluten-free}

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I forgot I was going to announce winners for the Zevia drinks AND the TOFU press. Random.org picked the following people: Congrats!!!Monet @Anecdotes and Apple Cores won the 6-pack Zevia (please email me your mailing address and phone number)ChristinaAlmond won the TofuXpress. (please email me your mailing address and phone number)This past weekend Ryan and I went to the Renaissance Festival for … [Read more...]

Apple Cobbler Parfaits + Giveaway #2

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Good morning! I see that people have enjoyed signing up for the GREAT giveaway I posted yesterday. Do not feel intimidated. You can leave ONE comment and still have a chance to win. Check out yesterday's giveaway HERE.This past weekend I bought lots of apples to serve as a snack to the college students before performing in Ryan's recital. I bought Gala apples at a GREAT price but I also ended up … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Donut Cake with Walnuts

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Thank you everyone for shopping and for visiting my blog over the past few days. As things get a little more sane over here, I slowly get back to baking, cooking, and LEARNING my aria for a competition NEXT Saturday. Yikes! Actually, after I finish cooking for 34 people for tomorrow's LAST 3 hour rehearsal before Ryan's recital on Sunday, THEN I will be able to focus on the next few things of … [Read more...]