Tryazon: Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party

Tryazon: Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party Experience

Thank you Tryazon and Sweet Creations by Good Cook for these Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party.

Hello Everyone!

I still can't get over how awesome my Tryazon: Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party experience was. As food enthusiast trying new recipes and baking is a part of me. I always get excited when I cook food and bake sweet goods that I know my family will love and enjoy. So, Today- I'm sharing with you my wonderful experience with Sweet Creations products by Good Cook. Although, I noticed Sweet Creations by Good Cook before, this is actually my first time trying them out. I must say, these products are pretty impressive and really creates beautiful design in no time. Do you want to know little more background of Sweet Creations by Good Cook?  I bet you do! (wink)

Sweet Creations is new product line under the Good Cook brand. Good Cook has been around since 1987, with an operating philosophy of incorporating quality, value and service into every product. The philosophy has helped the company achieve the number the number one market-share position for kitchen tools and gadgets in the grocery trade. 

Good Cook products are distributed in over 30,000 U.S retail store outlets. With a variety of products ranging from cookware to cutlery to kitchen gadgets, there are many accessible options that can add fun and functionality to your kitchen.For more information on the Sweet Creations line up of products, please visit:  http://everydaycooking.goodcook.com/category/sweet-creations/

If you need anything when it comes to kitchen gadgets and baking essentials. Check out Sweet Creations by Good Cook products now available at Walmart.  Before, I open my party kit pack. Let me share...

What is Tryazon? "Tryazon is the newest way to try out innovative products. Host a party and get free stuff." I hosted many Tryazon parties, and loved it! Its super easy to JOIN and experience the FUN of being a host! Sign Up now for FREE at Tryazon!:) Can't get enough of Tryazon? Check my two latest post of Tryazon: Blount Organic Gourmet Soup and Guidecraft #IOBlocks Party. 

Now that we know about Sweet Creations products and Tryazon. Its time to take a peek what inside my party kit. :)

As one of the lucky host of Oodle Of Fun Cupcake Party. I'm extremely excited, happy, and thankful to received all these wonderful party pack valued at $150+ for free. Join me as we uncovered what inside my super awesome party pack. Let's go!

Oodle Of Fun Cupcake Party Pack Kit

16 Oddle Tip Stars

1 Cupcake Stand

12 Cupcake Dividers

6 Cupcake Corers

2 Cupcake Batter Scoops 

12 Cupcake Boxes

2 (50 Count) Cupcake Papers

$15 Walmart Gift card- for extra party supplies

Party Host Guide- to help carry out party

 

My Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party started when I got accepted to be one of the lucky host. Then, I planed and invited my friends to join me for delicious lunch- then followed by cupcake galore! Oh, YES! it was so much fun.

I started by baking cupcakes 24 to be exact. Then, my friends helped me set up the table, we ate delicious lunch- and have fun taking pictures, decorating our cupcakes, and try different designs by using #OodleTip. Then, we have our FINISHED  product. Together with my friends we created this Cupcake Tower,  which by the way look gorgeous and tasted SO good. Yum!

I love everything about this Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party! The #OodleTip-is frosting bag with an innovative frosting tip that can cut for different and fun design. It makes everything so much easier when it comes to frosting cupcake. Not only that its super easy to use, but also fun and efficient  to help you make delicious, designer-looking cupcake. Then, I use my Cupcake & Cake Pop stand to put the frosted cupcakes.

 

The most fun and unforgettable about this Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party was, my friends decorate their own cupcakes to take home. It was the BEST experience ever! To make everything extra special. I packed them a little goodie bag that has cupcake dividers, oodle tips stars, cupcake corer, and cupcake boxes with delicious cupcake inside. After sampling these wonderful Sweet Creations by Good Cook products- I must say that these products are MUST-have items for me. It just makes everything so much fun and easier! I love everything about this party experience from the products, the baking, decorating the cupcakes and the experience that I'm able to share to my friends. I highly recommend Sweet Creations by Good Cook products. They have wide selections of products that will cater your baking needs. So, grab these wonderful products at Walmart. Have fun baking!:)

I'll see you in few days for more fun foodie escapades. Enjoy the rest of the day! Don't forget to SMILE and stay GORGEOUS!:)

Thank you Tryazon and Sweet Creations by Good Cook for the BEST party experience!

xoxox- Melgie

Disclosure: The Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party Kit was sent to me for FREE courtesy from Tryazon and Sweet Creations by Good Cook in participation of Tryazon: Oodle of Fun Cupcake Party. Opinion express on this review are my own. Thank you #Tryazon #OodleTip

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Wonderful Celebrations of June 2016

Daughter's 7th Birthday, Anniversary and Father's Day Celebration

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June has been super quick and fun month for us. But, before June ends I would like to share with you  three amazing moments which includes my daughter's 7th birthday celebration. O, yes! She's already seven years old and shes growing fast. As you may remembered from last post HERE. So, this blog post is just a sweet addition to my blog. A birthday celebration won't be complete without delicious food and great company of family and friends right? So, get ready to explore the perfect summer month yet? Grab your favorite and keep on reading!:)

Birthday Celebration

 Birthday party won't be complete without the cake right? The easiest way to get delicious cake in no time is either store bought or per-ordered personalized cake according to your theme. But, if you love to make your kids homemade birthday cake just like I do. Then, this post is right for you. My daughter really LOVE Shopkins! she collect them, play with them and even her clothes and kitchen utensils have Shopkins characters on it. So, when, she asked me to make her a Shopkins cake. I decided to give it a try. What we have is the Shopkins "Macaroons" Isn't she a pretty cake? The most important thing was my daughter LOVED it.

I just followed the direction in making the cake, bought icing that I needed and tried to make the BEST Homemade Shopkins Cake for my daughter. As you can see on the photo above, the process of making is actually super easy and fun. I added Shopkins topping and candles that matches the color of the cake. It was a success!

After making the cake. I also made some of Reyna's favorite dish which includes Lumpia Shanghai, Bihon and Caldereta. My mother in-law made delicious meatballs, steam corn, and we had great drinks, chips. Just all fun stuff on her birthday.

The BEST thing about birthday celebration are family and friends. So, give me time to introduce you to my wonderful good friends (Michelle, Cherry & MJ) - Thank you for being such a wonderful friends and also for coming over to celebrate my daughter's 7th birthday. 

To my beloved Family- Thank you so much for being so generous as always, for all the glorious gifts, and for making Reyna's 7th birthday super special one. I love you all!:)

Our Wedding Anniversary

Our 8th Wedding Anniversary celebration was simple yet so perfect! I love every minute being with my Sweetie- his the BEST partner, husband, and father to our kids. Words can't express how much I love him. Cheers to our 8th and many.. many... more years together. I love you with all my senses, Sweetie!

Father's Day Celebration

My kids made my hubby a really nice homemade card. It expresses how kids loved and adore him as their wonderful Dad. I was so touched reading their cards. Then, we went out for breakfast with my Father in-law and Reese at IHOP. It was the best and memorable meal ever. As pictured below, I ordered the breakfast platter. It was delicious!!!  

Its never too late to say Happy Father's Day before June ends, right? wink! I hope this post inspire you in so many ways. Keep on browsing my blog for more delicious and super easy recipe to try this weekend. Don't forget to check my latest post on my other blog www.wish4less.info. Until next time everyone! Enjoy the rest of the week. Stay gorgeous as always.

xoxox- Melgie

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Easy Mango Cake Recipe

Mango Cake Recipe with Truvia Nectar Blend

#TruFanCommunity #Crowdtap

Hello Everyone!

I'm calling all the Mango lovers out-there to try this super easy scrumptious Mango Cake recipe. I'm extremely excited about this recipe because I LOVE Mango Cake! It is actually one of my favorite and been wanting it for long time. When I made my first Mango Cake the other day, I was so stoked with the results. I couldn't asked for more, it was indeed DELICIOUS cake! Officially, my kids are now Mango Cake fanatic. Awesome right? I hope you guys are all excited as we unfold how easy it is to make this Homemade Mango Cake at the comfort of your own home. Let's get started, shall we? :)

I know you guys are excited to make this Mango Cake. BUT, before we get into baking. Let me give you an overview on some of the ingredients that I used on this recipe. Stared off with the main ingredients.

Mango- I highly recommend to use fresh ripe mangoes on this recipe. In case its not available, I think frozen or can mangoes will work just fine.

Cream Cheese Icing- feel free to use your favorite icing recipe but I prefer store bought.  The last ingredient that I'd like to introduce to you is this amazing  NEW Truvía^® Nectar blend  Truvía^® Nectar has 50% fewer calories per serving than sugar and adds a touch of sweetness wherever you would use agave, sugar or honey. Blended with Stevie leaf extract and honey. Its reduced-calorie way to love honey. I received this Truvia Nectar Blend for free courtesy from Crowdtap and TruviaCrowd I'm really pleased and happy with this product, its perfect pair that added sweetness into my Mango Cake recipe. Indeed a perfect blend of flavors. Yum! Here we go with the recipe!:)

Note: Make this Mango Cake as your own recipe. Adjust the taste according to your preference!:)

Mango Cake Recipe

Ingredients:
(3) Ripe Mangoes- chopped
1/2 teaspoon Truvia Nectar Blend
Cream Cheese icing
Non-stick cooking spray
(2) round baking pan for double layered cake
(1) 15.25 oz white cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

* Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit

Mango Creme Filling - to make the mango creme filling. Simply placed the chopped ripped mangoes into a bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Truvia Nectar Blend for sweetness. Stir until thoroughly combine. Set aside.

Cream Cheese Icing with Mango Bits- to make cream cheese mango bits icing is extremely easy. Just simply combine the store bought icing of your choice, add ripped mashed mangoes and stir until combine. Set aside

Directions: 

1.) To make the cake batter. Simply follow the directions on the back of the cake mix. Mix,  1 cup water, 1/2 cup oil, 3 eggs in large bowl with mixer on medium speed or by hand for 2 minutes. Add finely chopped mango into the mix.

2.) Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the cake batter into pan. Bake at 350 degree Fahrenheit preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool completely before frosting.

3.) As you can see on the photo above. I put frosting on the cake before adding the next layer. This will allow the cake to stick  together make it easy for frosting process. I also lay parchment paper on the bottom for easy clean up after I frost the cake.

4.) Make sure that the whole cake is covered with icing. Then, put the Mango Creme filling on the top of the iced cake. Add the remaining icing on the side to secure the Mango Creme filling from falling out to the side.

5.) There you go folks. Enjoy your Homemade Scrumptious Mango Cake with Truvia Nectar Blend. Share this delicious cake to your family and friends. Enjoy!

 Every single bite of this Mango Cake reminds me back home. The Mango flavor is truly the highlight of this delicious treat. Not to mention that the Mango Creme filling on top with Truvia Nectar Blend just add to perfection. This is probably one of the BEST treat ever this week! As you guess, I'll be making more of this Mango Cake soon. Yummmo!!! I hope this recipe inspire you to make your very own Mango Cake at home. Don't forget to share your amazing baking experience on the comment below. Check Truvia Nectar blend at your local stores and grab some mangoes to enjoy this week. Check my other blog Wish4less for fun reviews and Sweet Cuisinera for more delicious treat recipes. Enjoy the rest of the week. Stay gorgeous everyone!

xoxo- Melgie

Disclosure: I received  FREE Truvia Nectar Blend courtesy from Crowdtap and TruviaCrowd Opinions express are 100 percent my own.  Thank you so much #Crowdtap #TruFanCommunity #TruviaCrowd #Sponsored

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Tryazon: Rhodes - Quick, Easy, & Delicious Party

Tryazon: Rhodes Bread Party experience

Hello Everyone!
It's Fun Friday at Campbell's abode- Yes! super fun and exciting because I'll be hosting Rhodes- Quick, Easy, & Delicious party for free courtesy from Tryazon. Anything about food always excite me and I love! love! Rhodes cinnamon rolls- and I'm sure you too! A perfect sweet treats, snack and for breakfast anytime of the day. Before we get this party started. I'd like to say "Thank you" Tryazon and Rhodes Bread for this amazing party experience.

 So what is Tryazon? "Tryazon is the newest way to try out innovative products. Host a party and get free stuff!"  This is my fourth time to host a party from Tryazon and It felt amazing! As you may all remembered my first post HERE. All the great products they offer to try out are pretty impressive and its FREE. Yes! you heard it right- totally free. All you have to do is SIGN UP. Just simply apply for sampling party that interest you, get selected, received the product for free and host the party. Then, share the experience with your family and friends and enjoy.Super easy right? I think so too!:)

Let me all welcome you to my Rhodes- Quick, Easy, & Delicious Party- were we can experience delicious products from Rhodes. Join me! as we discover what's inside my party kit.

Rhodes Party Pack Includes: 

*Rhodes Microwave Cinnamon Rolls Samples ( Note: 3 FREE Coupons will be provided so you can pick them up at your local retail store that carries Rhodes product)
- Since I can't find the Rhodes Microwave Cinnamon Rolls. I'll be featuring Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls and Dinner Rolls instead.
* Rhodes Oven Mitten
*Exclusive Coupons for me and for my guests.
*Party Host Guide- provided by Tryazon to help me plan and carry out the party. Awesome! 

Now that we have everything we need to get this party started. Let's discover my fun party experience courtesy from Rhodes and Tryazon.  I'll promise you this is going to be easy and delicious party experience.

It all started by inviting my family and friends. I prepared all the necessary ingredients, and now just done munching Rhodes product has to offer. 

First stop is the Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls- ( As I mentioned above- Rhodes Microwave Cinnamon Rolls is not available yet at my store, So, I'm using the  Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls) Its super easy to make- all you have to do preheat your oven, remove the top cover and bake it for 25-30 minutes. Pour the icing on top of the cinnamon and let it melt. Grab a plate and served hot! I have to say that, Rhodes cinnamon rolls is one of my family's favorite. It's scrumptious and perfect for snacks, sweet treats, and breakfast. Yummo!

Second is the Rhodes product featured in this party is Rhodes Dinner Rolls- Yes! It's soft, delicious and super easy to make. All you have to do is thawed the dough, and bake on preheated oven and viola! Perfect rolls for any occasion. As you all know me, I'm such a big fan of Pan de Coco and I used the Rhodes Dinner Rolls as my main dough ingredients in making Pan de Coco and it turned out PERFECT! My family and friends enjoyed it. 

My Rhodes- Quick, Easy, & Delicious party experience was awesome! I enjoyed my family and friends company, and we had so much with Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls and Dinner Rolls. It was a very fun party experience and I highly recommend Rhodes products. Yum!

I hope you enjoyed browsing through my Rhodes party experience, and give you some sweet ideas to make this weekend. Enjoy the rest of the day everyone! and I'll see you in few days for more great, fun foodie experience. Stay gorgeous as always!:)

- P.S- Thank you so much to Tryazon and Rhodes Bread for this amazing products.

xoxox-Melgie

Disclosure: I received this awesome Rhodes- Quick, Easy and Delicious Party Kit for free courtesy from Tryazon to try out. Opinion is 100 percent mine. Thank you! #tryazon, #rhodesbread #tryazonparty

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Full Spirited Flavours Experience

  Liqueur Infused Cakes Experience courtesy from Full Spirited Flavours

Virtual Hug Everyone!

I'm extremely excited to share with you my latest foodie experience. Yup! so awesome, delicious and unique cake tasting experience courtesy from Full Spirited Flavours. Its all started when Full Spirited Flavours sent me an e-mail about their cakes, and asked me If I'm interested to sample their liqueur infused cakes. As a foodie enthusiast this kind of opportunity is so amazing.  I'm so thankful for the chance and YES! it was truly an amazing experience. The flavor and aroma of the cakes are so delicious, unique, and mouthwatering. One of the BEST cake flavor! Yum:)

Let's bring together little prosperity into our life, as we unfold and experience Full Spirited Flavours together. Let's go!:)

Special Story behind Full Spirited Flavours

Six years ago during the economic decline, three sisters decided to start this company. Carole, Sue and Kathy are three sisters and founders of Full Spirited Flavours, a fairly new liqueur cake company. A truly unique Liqueur infusion process- Once the sisters have baked the cakes, they infuse a Liqueur baked glaze into the cakes, using the owner’s family-created infusion system. Full Spirited Flavours has been featured on Rachael Ray’s “The Snack of the Day” twice, on QVC’s Holiday special, Live Well, and the cakes are being sold at twenty-five outlets (from New Jersey to Virginia and Missouri)

Read the whole story @ http://fullspiritedflavours.com/i/26/press-kit/

I can't help but to admire the owner and founders of Full Spirited Flavours, their inspiring story and their commitment to offer a memorable experience through their cakes is truly amazing. Let's embrace this awesome and unique cake flavors. As I introduced you to all 4 flavor that Full Spirited Flavours has to offer. I'll promise you this is going to be fun and delicious! Yum

Introducing Full Spirited Flavours Liqueur Infused Cakes 

Chocolate Raspberry- This unique decadent chocolate cake is made with a raspberry liqueur, touch of chocolate chunks, infused with raspberry glaze and topped with a splash pink white chocolate creating a unique chocolate raspberry combination like no other.

Amaretto- This exceptional Signature Cake is made with Amaretto and rich chocolate pieces infused with an Amaretto glaze and topped with a hint of toasted almonds. A unique subtle flavor with exceptional moistness.

Limoncello- This amazing cake is made with superb Limoncello Liqueur, lightly embellished with white chocolate pieces, infused with our Limoncello glaze and topped with our scrumptious Limoncello soaked crumb topping.

Mango Coconut Rum- This cake with its distinct flavor has a touch of sweet mango and is infused with our coconut rum liqueur glaze creating a unique blend of flavors that will take you to the islands.

Awesome Tasting Experience

I'm totally impressed from the packaging of the product, the appearance and the TASTE! Oh yes! All four cakes that was sent to me were all SCRUMPTIOUS! A perfect dessert on any special occasions for sure. After opening each sample cakes, I can't help myself to sniff every single one of them. The cakes smells amazing! the aroma of fusion liqueur  and flavors creates distinct memorable smell. So great! and the BEST part is eating them. YUMMO! It has unique taste, delicious, sweet and the cakes are super moist. LOVE the whole experience.

Have you tried Full Spirited Liqueur Infused Cakes? If so, share me your memorable experience on the comment below. If your wondering how to avail/ order this delicious cakes online 

check their site below.

 www.Fullspiritedflavours.com

and don't forget to visit their lovely sites and have fun exploring their delicious treats.:)
https://www.facebook.com/fullspiritedflavours
https://twitter.com/FullSpirited

https://instagram.com/fullspirited
I'll see you guys in few days. Have a sweet and lovely week everyone!:)

 

P.S- Thank you so much Sue, Carole, Kathy & Sydney for this awesome experience! I truly love all your liqueur infused cake creations. The BEST!:)

xoxox- Melgie

Disclosure: I received the Liqueur Infused Cakes for free courtesy from Full Spirited Flavours. Opinion express is 100 percent mine. Thank you! Full Spirited Flavours

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Chocolate-Filled Crescents Recipe

Easy Chocolate Crescents for Dessert

Hello Everyone!

Summer is finally here at Campbell's place. Wohooo! excitement overload- Yes! we are heading to Outerbanks once again with my lovely family for vacation. I simply can't contain myself from excitement! (Oh yeah! lets bring the hottest dance music Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) for inspiration hahaha ) 
Anyways, I'm really excited to share with you my latest favorite dessert the Chocolate- Filled Crescents. Yum! It's super easy, fast and delicious dessert that surely your family and friends will loved. I personally loved this recipe, its simple yet so delicious! It's number one dessert requested in my household right now. Indeed my kids loved some chocolate-filled crescents. I can't wait to make more of this scrumptious dessert soon. Yummo! I got the original recipe from Allrecipes.com and made my own version which I'll be sharing here on my blog.
Let's get this excitement going! Come on join me as we make this super easy and delicious dessert.

 Note: This recipe makes 8 chocolate filled crescents. You can sprinkle powdered sugar at the end if desired. Double or triple the recipe for larger crowd. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 (8 oz) Refrigerated Crescents  Dinner rolls

1 cup chocolate chips- used any chocolate chip you have on hand.

Butter- optional

powdered sugar- optional

Directions: 

1. Heat the oven into 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Separate the crescents rolls dough into 8 triangles.

2. Spray the cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 

3. Place tablespoon of chocolate chip on wide end of each triangle. Roll up the crescents dough, rolling into the opposite side. Place on greased cookie sheet.

4. Brush the chocolate-filled crescents dough with melted butter this is totally optional.

5. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. You can sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Share with family and friends! Enjoy:)

Sweet yummy dessert overload! I can't get over how good this recipe.Yum! If your looking for super easy, fast and delicious desserts. Give this chocolate-filled crescents a TRY. I'll promise you, this dessert is truly a keeper. Simply delicious! have I told you how many rolls I had? (Shhhh, I'm down to my third one now hahaha so good!) Anyways, As I mention earlier. I'll be away for a week but I'm still going to check my blog while I'm there. So keep those comments coming and let me know how this dessert work out for you. 

Don't forget to visit my two blogs sweetcuisinera for your everyday recipe inspirations, or even DIY and  product reviews at wish4less. I'll see you when I get back. Enjoy the rest of the day and always stay gorgeous.

xoxox- Melgie

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Tryazon: Summer Birthday Party

Celebrating Reyna's 6th Birthday

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I'm super excited to share with you how fun and amazing my week had been. Oh yes! full of fun memories that forever be treasured in my heart. We celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary Saturday, followed by my daughter's 6th birthday celebration Sunday. It was a blast! As my daughter enjoyed all the summer birthday party goodies that we got for free from Tryazon. Yippeee! Another awesome party sampling opportunity that I'm so grateful to be part of, and able to share this experience with my family and friends feel so great.

 So what is Tryazon? "Tryazon is the newest way to try out innovative products. Host a party and get free stuff!"  This is my second time to host a party from Tryazon and It felt amazing! As you may all remembered my first post HERE. All the great products they offer to try out are pretty impressive and its FREE. Yes! you heard it right- totally free. All you have to do is SIGN UP. Just simply apply for sampling party that interest you, get selected, received the product for free and host the party. Then, share the experience with your family and friends and enjoy.Super easy right? I think so too!:)


I'm super excited to share what's inside my Tryazon Summer Birthday Party Kit! Join me as we discover what's inside. :)

Tryazon: Summer Birthday Party Kit Includes: 

Happy Birthday! Game from NortStar
Cupcake Creations Cupcake Papers
Cupcake Creations Assorted Cupcake Papers- for game winners
Fun extras including a Happy Birthday Banner, party steamers and noisemakers
Exclusive coupons for my family and friends
Party Host Guide- to help plan and carry out the best party!

Thank you Tryazon for this awesome #summerbirthday party kit!

Getting all the products mention above for free felt so great! and it gives me motivation to make my daughter's 6th birthday party an unforgettable one. I'm inviting you- to join me as we unfold Reyna's 6th Birthday celebration.

-Starting off with Party Decor then CAKES and Cupcakes-

I used Morocco/Lavender and Pink Paisley Cupcake Creations Baking cups as requested by birthday celebrant. The best thing about Cupcake Creations baking cups are "No Muffin Pans Needed" grease proof, easy peel, bakery quality, extra strong natural paper and it fits standard baking tins. As you may noticed that I didn't used muffin pans to make this perfect cupcakes.

Now that we have a perfect cupcakes for the guest, let's move on to the food. Yum!

-Easy Party Food Ideas-

Tips: Always prepared your party food menu ahead of time for relaxing and fun party experience.

We had Lumpia Shanghai, Pansit, Pork Barbecue, Rice, Cheesy Potato, Chip and Dips. Yum! Also we truly enjoyed cake, cupcakes, cookies and ice cream at the end.

 After we had our amazing meal, then we head off and play Happy Birthday Game- it gets the kids and adult laughing as soon as they open the box. It's about surprising each other with great gifts. 

How to Play? It's super easy! Distribute 5 cards to the players.  Then, everybody gives you a gifts from their hand. You pick the BEST and the WORST birthday gift card and whoever card get pick get a point. Whoever get the first 5 point WIN! 

A perfect summer birthday party indeed! My daughter loved every minute of it. As a Mom, seeing my daughter smiling and happy is best thing ever. The whole experience is so FUN! I hope it inspires you on your next party events. I'll see you in few days for more fun recipe ideas. Stay gorgeous everyone!

Thank you so much to my beloved family and friends for being so generous and loving as always. I love you all! Also, big Thank You to Tryazon for such an amazing summer birthday party kit that my family and friends enjoyed.

xoxox- Melgie 

Disclosure: I received this awesome Summer Birthday Party Kit for free courtesy from Tryazon to try out. Opinion is 100 percent mine. Thank you! #tryazon, #summerbirthday #northstar

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Baking Party with Splenda

Baking with Splenda Hosted Parties- courtesy from Splenda and Crowdtap:)

Sweet Hello Everyone!

How was your Valentine's Day celebration? I bet it was so much fun. I celebrated mine with my loving family- simple yet so sweet! To add up the sweetness to my Valentines Day celebration. I hosted my very first Hosted Parties courtesy from Splenda and Crowdtap. Wohooo!!together me and my friends baked some sweet treat and goodies to be shared to our family and friends which is so perfect for Valentines Day. Yes! I'm extremely excited to be selected on Splenda Baking Party. As you may all know that I love to cook and bake- When I told my friends about it, they were all excited and the baking party with Splenda is set!
I got everything in the Baking party kit for FREE. Yup! you heard it right FREE. Thank you so much to Splenda and Crowdtap for such a GREAT baking party supplies. :)
Before I revealed my Baking party kit and recipes. Let me share about Crowdtap and Splenda:

What is Crowdtap?-  crowdtap is the place to use your creativity to win gift cards and score free products from big-name brands. Brands will challenge you to discuss and showcase how you use everyday items—through photos, videos, and writing—and then reward the best submissions." 

It's totally free to join Crowdtap all you have to do is sign up. Start exploring the site and let's have fun tappin' together. I been a Member for almost a year now and I LOVE and PROUD to be Crowdtappers. Everything about Crowdtap is great and fun part you'll get a chance to win gift cards at the end of the month. ( Thank you much Crowdtap!)


 Splenda Sweetener Products  Its Zero- Calorie sweetener that taste like sugar but it isn't and its good for baking and cooking!! for more awesome information about Splenda check out their humble beginning HERE.
Its so much fun exploring the site and I love the story behind Splenda Sweetener... Such a sweet information that give me excitement to create my own sweet creations using Splenda! Are you excited as well? Come let's take a look on my super glorious Splenda Baking Party Kit.

- The package is packed really good and delivered on my front door. It was awesome opening the package and exploring everyone of them. As you see the photos above: ( Thank you Splenda )

Splenda Baking Party Kit includes:

• 1 Bag of SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
• 1 Bag of SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener
• 1 Bag of SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
• 1 Set of SPLENDA® Brand Coupons
• 10 SPLENDA® Brand Cutting Boards
• 10 SPLENDA® Brand Spatulas
• 10 SPLENDA® Brand Measuring Cups
• 10 SPLENDA® Brand Jump Ropes
• 10 SPLENDA® Brand Aprons

How generous! I got a lot of stuff that makes my baking party with family and friends so much FUN~
Now, that we have the supplies, all we have to do now is make some sweet zero calories sweet treat that everyone will love and enjoy. Lets bake together with some sweet treats using Splenda. Check out recipes below.:) Enjoy!

Binangkal " Fried Sesame Seed Balls" with Splenda Brown Sugar Recipe

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cup flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

5 tbsp Splenda Brown  Sugar

2/3 cup water

2 tbsp oil

sesame seeds

Oil/ Deep fryer- for frying

Directions:

1.) Shift together dry ingredients. Set aside;

2.) Mix brown sugar, water, oil. Add slowly the dry ingredients into the mixture. Mix it well.

3.) Using teaspoon, take bits of batter, roll into little balls and roll into sesame seeds.

4.) Fry it deep hot oil until brown.

5.) Serve it hot or cold along with your favorite drinks and ENJOY!. I like mine with hot chocolate.:)

 Note: The recipe for Brownie and the Mini cupcakes are the same. I divided the batter into half and make 2 sweet treats. I followed the recipe from Better Homes and Garden Cook Book and substitute the sugar with Splenda Granulated Sugar.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter
3 eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

Directions for Chocolate Brownie's with Splenda Granulated Sugar
1.) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.) In large bowl, combine flour,cocoa powder,baking soda, salt. Set aside
3.) In large mixing bowl beat the butter with electric mixer to high speed. Gradually add the Splenda granulated sugar, add the eggs, and the vanilla and mix well.
4.) Add the dry ingredients slowly until well combine.
5.) Spray the 9x9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour half of batter into the pan and bake it for 15-20 minutes depending on how thick your brownie is. Adjust the baking process if you need to.
6.) Let the brownie cool down. You can sliced the brownie into bite size pieces or leave it as a whole. Sprinkles the brownie with Splenda Granulated Sugar. Yum! Share it your family and friends and Enjoy!

Directions: ( Mini Chocolate Cupcake with Splenda Sugar Blend)
1.) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.) Using 24 mini cupcake pan. Line them up with muffin cups and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Scope enough batter to fill up the mini cups.
3.) Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the toothpick came out clean. Adjust the baking time if needed.
4.) Let the mini cupcakes cool down. Put the frosting and sprinkles. Enjoy your mini cupcakes with your family and friends.

Sweeten Pork Stew with Splenda Bown Sugar Recipe

Ingredients:

Pork

Garlic

Onion

1/4 cup soy sauce

4 tsp vinegar

2 tbsp Splenda Brown Sugar

water- depend on how much sauce you want

Directions:

1.) In large pan, combine all the ingredients. Pork, soy sauce, vinegar, Splenda brown sugar, spices and water.

2.) Let it cooked until the pork is tender. Add water if you need to. You can also add your favorite vegetables.

3.) Once the pork is tender. Add salt and pepper and taste according to your preference.

4.) Serve sweeten Pork with rice and share with your friends. Enjoy!

The recipe above is my creations using Splenda,  But there's a ton of scrumptious recipe that you might want to give it a try check them out http://recipes.splenda.com/recipes. Yum! The  classic carrot cake recipe and Chocolate Dunk cookies is next to my list for sure.
- The whole baking party experience is so FUN! Me and my friends enjoyed the baking process and our kids are having fun playing with Splenda Ropes. The AWESOME part is able to eat and share such a scrumptious dessert using Splenda Sweetener products to our friends and family. I hope you guys give this recipe a try or check out Splenda site for more delicious recipes. I'll promise you its so good and sweet! Keep browsing on my blog. I'll see you in few days for more awesome recipes. Stay sweet and warm everyone!

Thank you so much to Splenda and Crowdtap for making this Baking party so much and able to share the experience with my family and friends.

xoxox- Melgie

Disclosure: I received all the product mentioned above for FREE courtesy from Splenda and Crowdtap. Opinion and experience shared is 100 percent mine. Thank you so much Splenda and Crowdtap #SplendaSavvies #Splenda #Sponsored #Crowdtap

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Banana Yogurt Muffin Recipe

Banana Muffin Recipe with Chobani Yogurt- Yum!

Hello Everyone!
 I'm thrilled and excited to start off my 2015 with a blast. Starting of with my first blog post of the year "The Banana Yogurt Muffin" I hope you guys had a wonderful New Year's celebration and looking forward for what 2015 could bring. We ended our  amazing 2014 with simple dinner with my family and on New Years day we watched football with my family and friends and it was a sweet victory for Buckeyes and I can't wait to see them play on National Championship. Go bucks!
Anyways, back to the star of the day which is my Banana Yogurt Muffin. Let me tell you! this muffin recipe is amazing! The Chobani yogurt keep the muffin moist and soft for longer period of time and it taste good. If you like banana's and yogurt then this recipe is for you. I think the combination of two ingredients is undeniable- surely compliments each other. The idea of adding yogurt into the traditional banana muffin mixture is totally just my personal experiment. I replaced the sour cream ingredient with Chobani Greek yogurt and here's my scrumptious creation- "The Banana Yogurt Muffin" ( Shhh- Hey! this banana yogurt muffin doesn't stay long in my household- my kids loved them)
Are you hungry yet? Alright! Come on join me in my kitchen as we bake this delicious goodies that surely everyone will loved. The good thing about this recipe you can make it ahead of time good recipe if you have company coming over for breakfast or brunch. Just follow my super easy recipe below and have fun baking!- Yum!!:)

* Note:Double the quantity for larger crowd. Adjust the cooking time if needed.
- Used any Chobani yogurt flavor you like.:) Enjoy!

 Wet Ingredients:

(2) Ripe Banana- mashed

(2) Eggs

(1) 5.3 oz Chobani Greek yogurt - (blueberry flavor) 

1/2 cup cooking oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1.) Preheat the oven into 350 degrees
2.) Combine all the Dry Ingredients in a bowl. Set aside
3.) In separate bowl, smashed the ripe banana using fork. Add the 2 eggs, cooking oil, vanilla and Chobani yogurt and mix well.
4.) Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient. Mix thoroughly until everything is combine.
5.) Spray the baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add the Banana yogurt muffin mixture into the muffin tin. I used individual silicon muffin cups but you can totally used whatever you have in hand. Bake it for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
6.) Enjoy and share with family and friends.

My kids love this muffin for breakfast along with their cup of yogurt, little fruit and milk. It taste sweet just like regular banana muffin but its moist and soft. I would say that blueberry yogurt flavor is so good with banana but if you like to have blueberry muffin that would be a great idea also. As I've stated above- Used your favorite yogurt flavor the next time you make muffin. As I promise you!
I hope this recipe inspire you in many ways especially when it comes to baking muffins. Until next time everyone- remember cook with love and everything turn so delicious! Stay warm and gorgeous:)

Check www.chobani.com/recipes for more recipes inspired by Chobani yogurt. Yum!
xoxox- Melgie

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Buko Pie Recipe

Simply Homemade -Buko Pie Recipe

Sweet Morning Everyone!

 How you guys doing? It's been a hectic and cold week for me! Yup- its already snowing here in my place! I love the snow but not really liking the cold though. It's been like 3 weeks since my last blog post and I missed you all! Anyways! Whose excited for some Buko Pie?? It's been like forever since I had my last sliced of  this Filipino delicacy, Can you tell?. So, I challenge myself to make some Buko Pie-- and it went perfect! I felt nervous at first but after I made the Pie filling I'm just on it! Wohoo! I'm just so happy that the pie turned out good and its delicious!  I promise:)
On this recipe I used frozen young coconut meat that I bought from Asian store. I would recommend to used fresh coconut if you have some (can't beat fresh coconut meat and buko juice on this recipe). I also made a  homemade pie crust for top layer of the pie but you can totally grab some at the store all ready for you. This Buko Pie reminds me back home! A perfect treat anytime of the day. I can't wait to share my first buko pie experience with you all. I'm getting excited just by writing about this recipe (hahah) I hope you too! Are you ready to make some Buko Pie? Come on join me in my kitchen as we unfold the process on how to make delicious Buko Pie Homemade!
Check out the recipe below! Enjoy:)

 Notes: Store bought pie crust is good for easy cooking. If want to make your own pie crust. I got a recipe for you below that I used for the top layer of the pie. Just double the recipe if you decide to make the bottom and the top layer of the crust.
-Adjust the cooking time if you have to,:)

Ingredients:
Buko Pie Filling :
1 (16oz) Frozen young coconut meat- thawned
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch diluted in 1/2 cup young coconut water
1/2 cup milk
Frozen Pie Crust- store bought

Butter flaky Pie Crust
1 1/4 All purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter- chopped
1/4 cup Ice cold water or 1/4 cup 7up or Sprite soda

Directions:
First let's start make the filling:
1.) In medium pan. Heat up the milk. Add the sugar and stir well.
2.) Meantime, combine the cornstarch and coconut juice- set aside.
3.) Once the milk boils. Add the coconut meat include the juice and let it cook for 3-5 minutes.
4.) Add the diluted cornstarch and stir to avoid lumps.
5.) Keep stirring until the pie filling is cooked. Turn off the heat and cool down.

Pie Crust:
1.) In large bowl combine the flour, salt, chopped butter. Mix the mixture.
2.) Add the water or lime soda and mix well. Put the dough in the baggie and keep it refrigerated until you ready to used it.
3.) Sprinkle little flour on the board, roll the dough until you achieve the right thickness.
4.) Covered your buko pie with your homemade pie crust. Trim the side, used fork to seal the edge of the pie and for cute decoration on the side as well.
5.) Poke the pie on the middle and on the side. Brush with egg-wash to achieve that golden brown color.

BAKE at 375 preheated oven for 40-45 minutes

Enjoy!!

This Buko Pie reminds me back home. I would say very close to what I used to eat back in Pinas. The buko pie filling is not to sweet, perfect blend with coconut meat paired with flaky crust. Perfection!  My kids love this pie and so do I ( Shhhh! I already have 2 slice since I woke up..wink! ) Let me tell you something! this Buko Pie is great with your coffee or hot chocolate in the morning. Yum!  Since holiday is right around the corner, what about a perfect gift for friends and family? BUKO PIE! this is also great pasalubong or even for potluck parties.I hope this recipe gives you an inspiration for upcoming holidays. Share your cooking experience on the comments below! I'll see you in few days for another awesome recipes! Stay warm and smile a lot!:)

xoxox- Melgie

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