Red, White, and Blueberry Trifle

This Fourth of the July the dessert we made was this Red, White, and Blueberry Trifle. This dessert is super easy and looks very festive. The best parts about this recipe is that it requires no baking and can be prepared a day in advance. Check out this super easy recipe below!

Red, White, and Blueberry Trifle:

Ingredients:

1 Angel Food Cake

2 tubs of Whipped Topping

1 box Vanilla Instant Pudding plus milk

1 container of Strawberries

1 container of Blueberries

Directions:

1. Break or cut Angel Food Cake into pieces.

2. Place on bottom layer.

3. Mix pudding as directed on box, place in fridge to set.

4. Then fold in 1 tub of Whipped Topping.

5. Spoon over cake layer.

6. Then slice and add strawberries and blueberries on top of pudding.

7. Add a layer of Whipped Topping, about ½ the container. 

8. Then repeat layers.

9. Top with blueberries and strawberries.

10. Chill, eat, and enjoy!

Lots of Love, Natalie

Valentine's Day Pinspiration

- Valentine's Box - 

With Valentine's Day this weekend I have been pinning lots of things on Pinterest that make me more excited for Saturday! I thought I should share some of them with you in case you need any ideas for sweet treat or decorations to make the day even more fun and festive! Hope you enjoy! See you tomorrow! 

- Baked Vanilla Bean Doughnuts -

- Heart Installation - 

- Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes -

- Giant Geometric Wall Heart - 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Valentine's Chocolate Love Cookies

 

I have always loved baking and trying new recipes but now with my new Kitchen aid Stand Mixer that I got for Christmas I just want to bake all the time! That means you can be expecting a new recipe at least once a week for a while. It just makes me so happy and makes baking even more fun now that majority of the hard work is done for me. Well with Valentine's Day just around the corner I thought it was time to get my family in the spirit too by making them these Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies. I thought that Valentine's Chocolate Love Cookies would be a wonderful name for these cookies since they are packed with lots of chocolate! They would be an excellent treat for that special Valentine in your life!

Valentine's Chocolate Love Cookies:

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 cup Valentine's M&M's 

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.

3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Gradually beat in flour mixture, stir in chocolate chips and M&M's.

6. Scoop rounded tablespoons onto a cookie sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper.
7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

9. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Love is in the air!

After the holidays I am always sad that all the decorations are gone but with Valentine's Day right around the corner I am seeing spaces filled with love. All the pink, red, and pops of gold are making me very happy especially since it is so gloomy outside. Love is in the air here at Fresh Ink! If you are in need or a card for the special someone or just a few little happies for those wonderful friends then be sure to check it out! I have already gotten everything I need to send some love to my girlfriends and of course the perfect card to give to Jay. I cannot wait until February 14th and I hope you are just as happy as I am to see all the pops of red and pink everywhere. See you tomorrow!

 

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

White Christmas 2014

Considering I was out of office here majority of December I decided before I go into all my new posts for the new year I would revisit my Christmas decorations this year. I hope you enjoy my White Christmas! See you tomorrow to start 2015 with my goals!

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Mardi Gras Love

Having grown up going to Mardi Gras every year as a child because my father's side of the family is from New Orleans means that we always acknowledge and decorate for this holiday! Well since it officially ends a week from today on Fat Tuesday I decided I would do a post with some of my favorite pictures for the city. I am also planning on attempting to make a King Cake from scratch this weekend so if you have any suggestions on that please feel free to comment.

 

P.S. Be expecting this week to be filled with Mardi Gras goodness!

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Valentines Day 2014

(Mozart and his new toy named Ellie)

I would say this was the best Valentines Day I have had so far! I always like this holiday because it is a great excuse to bake and show how much you love everyone. I have to admit Jay spoiled me this year and I was not expecting everything he did. Anyway, I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day! See you tomorrow!

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie