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April is birthday month at our house.  2 out of 3 boys will be celebrated for turning a year older. Birthdays at our house have turned into an all out food fest as they have gotten older.  Homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast, a favorite meal at supper and a special dessert.

For dessert this year, the birthday boy requested a 3 layer cake with lemon curd and whipped cream frosting AND he wanted to make it himself.  I’ll let the pictures do the story telling, but let me just add;   I never realized how much one can concentrate on cracking eggs, how far flour truly can fly and that if making a layer cake was always this fun, I would make them every week.

Layered Lemon Cake

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Are you starting to think all we do around our house is bake cookies and chocolate cake?

Unfortunately, it’s not. Brussels sprouts, tomato soup and enchiladas have made their way to our table lately too.  However, since it’s Friday, and the end of a good week, filled with good news, I’m going to share one more sweet treat to celebrate it in the form of some heart shaped, shortbread cookies.

Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies

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Have you begun your Christmas baking yet?  I have to be honest, I really haven’t.  Which is kind of funny because usually, I love baking this time of year.  It makes the house smell good, and feel warm and cozy as the winter winds blow outside.  But this year?  Not so much.  I’ve taken requests, and will bake my family’s favorites….graham cracker toffee, Christmas bark, Cowboy and chocolate star cookies.  I’m thinking this year, that might be it.

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