Potluck today at church:>) Everyone who is going to be in the Easter passion play stays after to practice and, of course, it would be impossible to remember your lines on an empty stomach! So the families all have a bit of fellowship and a potluck before the rehearsal. I'm not in it, but Earl is narrating. He has a lovely voice....but I digress:>) Anyway, we had to decide what to take. Lauren asked her dad what we were taking and he told her plain vanilla cupcakes with plain vanilla frosting. And just as a joke I made some.
Well, not entirely plain. I added some little nests and M&M speckled eggs. But these were just a joke. You see, Lauren should know that we would never bring plain anything to a potluck!
The real contribution was one of Earl's fabulous white chocolate raspberry cheesecakes. Oh my it's good! That isn't raspberry jam swirled in there folks, it's strained fresh raspberries with a little sugar cooked down to a thick sauce. Have mercy!
You can find the recipe here
Guess who had to find families with children to send the vanilla cupcakes home with? And guess which serving plate was literally scraped clean at the potluck? The daffodils in the top photo? $2 a bundle at Kroger! I got three. Sunshine in a vase:>)
Well, not entirely plain. I added some little nests and M&M speckled eggs. But these were just a joke. You see, Lauren should know that we would never bring plain anything to a potluck!
The real contribution was one of Earl's fabulous white chocolate raspberry cheesecakes. Oh my it's good! That isn't raspberry jam swirled in there folks, it's strained fresh raspberries with a little sugar cooked down to a thick sauce. Have mercy! You can find the recipe here
Guess who had to find families with children to send the vanilla cupcakes home with? And guess which serving plate was literally scraped clean at the potluck? The daffodils in the top photo? $2 a bundle at Kroger! I got three. Sunshine in a vase:>)
39 comments:
Your cupcakes are darling!! and that cheesecake looks wonderful,Raspberry is my favorite;-)
Have a happy Sunday!
Michelle
I've had an Earl Cheesecake and I'm tempted to be in the program just to eat some of it again. I don't even go to your church but I could be swayed!!!! Those cupcakes are adorable not plain at all. Hugs, Jan@daylilylane
Goodness, those goodies looked lovely AND delish! Sounds like you had a wonderful afternoon. Your cupcakes are so artistic!
Happy Sunday!
XOXO
Joni
Hey, I'll trade you a loaf of French sweet bread for a cheesecake. Lauren commented on my blog wondering if I was making the FSB for Easter. Smart girl-hitting us all up for her favorites. ;-)
Your cupcakes really are cute-but I'd be standing in line for Earl's cheesecake, too, and bypassing the cupcakes completely. Any m&m's left? I need chocolate!
Those cupcakes are absolutely darling!!! I am going to remember that with my cake tips this easter and make little nests just like that!
Pass me some of that cheesecake! Yum! :)
Those are so cute! I am excited about the holidays, too.
The cupcakes look professionally done, the cheesecake looks yummy and the daffodils are so big.
Roberta Anne
Oh, you are so lucky to have Earl. That cheesecake looks deadly delicious!! I love your cupcakes too.
Karen
That cheesecake looks so good! Makes me want some now! We had pot luck at church today also but I didn't get to stay because I had to go to work. Boo Hoo! The cupcakes look yummy too and so pretty. I love the daffodils.
how sweet that your hubbie bakes! It looks fabulous...as do the cupcakes!
I'm going to have to START buying myself fresh flowers......do you know I NEVER think of it!? Thanks for the nudge!
I have enjoyed my first visit here! Yummies for the church folks...love the little nest! We put on a huge play at my church!
MY...I need to go to Krogers!~ My tulips from there have faded...we have snow here, so I could use that splash of sunshine in my home!
Those cupcakes are adorable, but that raspberry swirl cheesecake looks SCRUMPTIOUS! Would Earl share that recipe? OR is it a family secret? Raspberries and chocolate. I am in love.
xo
Penny
Raspberry cheesecake?? I'd hang on to him if I were you!! Mimi
Your cupcakes look so pretty! The cheesecake sounds really really good and looks yummy!
Manuela
Kathy, I thoroughly enjoy EVERY visit to your blog. Sunshine in a vase...perfect description for that gorgeous bouquet of daffodils.
Both were delicious! mmm! And of course I'm hitting everyone up for all the goods on Easter! Easter is a time to celebrate, and the best way to celebrate is with the BEST food ever- guess I lucked out with our family, huh? :) Love ya!
Oh yummy! I love those cupcakes, how cute!! and the cake looks amazing too! I just love the picture of those daffodils, such a sweet reminder that Spring is finally here!
Hugs, Cynthia
YUMMO! Your cupcakes look so cute and the cheesecake (my fav) looks delicious! I do agree ...the daffodils are truely SUNSHINE in a vase! How beautiful! Have a great week!
The cheesecake sounds and looks yummy, but so do the cupcakes! I'm not easy to please...anything sweet makes me happy!
Love the daffodils...and I need some spring here! We got 6 inches of snow on Saturday!
Hugz,
michele
I'll bet those cupcakes were a big hit! Plain?
Now I'm craving a cupcake! Sorry, Earl, but I'm not a cheesecake girl. ;) Sounds like a fun night, Kathy!
xoox,
Mary
The cake looks soo yummy! The cupcakes are darling too. It puts me in the baking mood....
Tracey
I love he cupcakes and the flowers are so beautiful..m.
I see nothing plain in this post! What beautiful desserts BOTH of you made. They will want both of you in the pageant every year if you bring food like this ;-)
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU TWO?!?!?!?!?!?!?! WHY COULDN'T YOU MAKE THIS THE WEEKEND I WAS AT HOME?!?!?! AHHHHHHHH!!!!!! YOU HATE ME!!!! I WANT CHEESCAKE TOO!!!! (care package time anyone? cheescake ships, Im sure.)
vicky, they didn't make this while you were home becuase they love me more. i thought that was obvious? hahaha just kidding! i'm begging for easter cheesecake- i think you should do the same. enough begging and puppy eyes and surely we'll get some, right? :) hehehe
If they love me they'll make it ;). If they don't, then I might just have to make one for you and me. you can come over and help. It'll be awesome. and we won't share. mwahahahaha.
Kathy,
We used to vacation on Lake Huron when we lived in Canada, it was just on the other side of where you live, I believe. It was filled with beautiful sunsets, and such a peaceful place. The girls adored it.
Karen
Oh, Kathy Grace...both desserts look fabulous. I MUST make those little cupcakes for the grands at Easter...
And I AM going to make this fabulous EARL'S CHEESECAKE. it just looks scrumptious!!
xo bj
AND I love your sunshine in a vase...wish we had a Krogers here. United never puts their flowers on sale. BUMMER!!
ooo , I forgot to ask how you made the little tiny nests on the cupcakes..? Please tell me it's easy....
That looks so delicious, and with raspberries too! MMMM!
Hey Kathy!
It's looking like a professonal pastry shop over there...what adorablby sweet little nest cupcakes and what a decadent looking cheesecake!! The Easter performers were surely blessed and refreshed!! And the daffies....just sunshiny wonderful! Of course, we are at Kathy's cottage where the Son shines all the time!!
Love you friend!
Hugs and Blessings,
Becky S. at Just Bee ' Me
It all looks so good! And I know it tastes as good as it all looks! The cupcakes are just adorable!
Your house *fluffing* for Spring looked so pretty...the daffodils are a must! Thank you Kroger for giving us such a sweet joy for just a few dollars!
Hi, Gracie...
Have a great evening!
xo bj
Oh, meant to ask..how are you getting such lovely, LARGE pictures to post? Even my large ones aren't nearly this large.?
Those cupcakes are adorable and Earls cheesecake looks divine...I love raspberry in cheesecake...
Those cupcakes are just too cute !
OH YUMMY!!!!!! I will take both! And those flowers are gorgeous, ahhhh spring :)
Love ya,
Amy
Your cupcakes look good but that cheesecake . . . .
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