tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post7944831029863125393..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Easter DessertsMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-60276088118578221592018-03-27T17:06:27.235-04:002018-03-27T17:06:27.235-04:00Kav, I totally remember those bunny cakes. I don&#...Kav, I totally remember those bunny cakes. I don't think I ever made one, but they are adorable. <br /><br />I never even thought of cats getting those baby birds. Not that I've seen any around her, except for that cougar I spotted walking at the edge of the woods a few weeks ago. With all the dogs we have around here, though, our two and the across-the-road neighbor's boxer who keeps showing up no matter how many times we tell her to go home, cats shouldn't be a problem. <br /><br />As for the lemon bars, keep trying. Because they are too good not to share.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-5667400627089632752018-03-27T11:59:38.546-04:002018-03-27T11:59:38.546-04:00I love those window boes!!!! Praying you don't...I love those window boes!!!! Praying you don't have any kitties around who might think it would be fun to go hunting in the flowers!!! Must be good luck to have a wren nest in your garden!<br /><br />So -- those lemon bars. LOVE them!!! This is the only recipe I can nearly make. lol For some reason lemon bars challenge me and more often than not they turn out a bit runny. Still tastes good, just ooze a bit. But this recipe doesn't ooze as much so that's progress. lol<br /><br />Easter Desserts -- ooooohhhh --- remember the bunny cake? Where you make a cake in two round pans. One is the face and then you cut the ears out of the other by cutting two curves off each side and you're left with a dapper bow-tie in the middle. Remember that? I used to make one every year for my daughter.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-55357522862159872882018-03-27T10:47:22.291-04:002018-03-27T10:47:22.291-04:00What a great story, Missy. And hubby was right to ...What a great story, Missy. And hubby was right to move the helmet. Not only because of the heat, but if you close the garage door, the mama can't get to her babies.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-37507566150696908492018-03-27T10:14:14.304-04:002018-03-27T10:14:14.304-04:00One fun spot we found a nest was in my daughter...One fun spot we found a nest was in my daughter's bike helmet. :) But it was in the garage, which could get really hot. So my husband moved the helmet outside to a bush just outside the garage. It worked! Once they hatched and flew out, we reclaimed the helmet. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-19693629284485624042018-03-27T10:11:23.977-04:002018-03-27T10:11:23.977-04:00Jan, any guesses how long it takes for those eggs ...Jan, any guesses how long it takes for those eggs to hatch? The eggs are so little. I can just imagine how tiny those babies will be. Not that wrens are very big anyway.<br /><br />I think you left off one requirement for your desserts, though. Delicious!<br />Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-39897063335845163962018-03-27T10:09:36.758-04:002018-03-27T10:09:36.758-04:00Missy, these birds must have been bent on having t...Missy, these birds must have been bent on having their nest there because we had removed one that was in the making that first week we planted. And then, lo and behold, we have a new nest complete with eggs. It'll be fun to hear those babies chirping once they hatch. Fortunately, these planters are on the opposite side of the house, far away from the bedrooms.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-83953855789056371182018-03-27T09:42:25.552-04:002018-03-27T09:42:25.552-04:00Wrens are some of my favorite birds. You are so pr...Wrens are some of my favorite birds. You are so privileged to have a pair nesting in your flower boxes!<br /><br />And I love seeing those flowers. Spring seems like it's taking forever this year - we had more snow yesterday - but I remind myself that we often have snow on Mother's Day. I just need to be patient. *sigh*<br /><br />Easter desserts... I think I like them all. Light, fruity, and pretty. Those are the only requirements I have. :-)Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-3031096853762374952018-03-27T09:37:11.097-04:002018-03-27T09:37:11.097-04:00Mindy, I love your Easter recipes! We're reall...Mindy, I love your Easter recipes! We're really enjoying all the blooms and now green leaves around here (Georgia). Your window boxes are gorgeous! And you have your own little resident birds. So full of nature!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-38266806662715101312018-03-27T09:25:49.315-04:002018-03-27T09:25:49.315-04:00Thanks, Katie. That particular area of the house i...Thanks, Katie. That particular area of the house is very blah, so those planters were the perfect way to spruce things up and add some color. Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-56934308278507550122018-03-27T09:24:40.546-04:002018-03-27T09:24:40.546-04:00Katie, having grown up in Michigan and lived in Ra...Katie, having grown up in Michigan and lived in Rapid City for a few years, I hear you on those lingering winters. Some years they seem to hold on forever. But all that cold makes you appreciate spring and summer all the more. <br /><br />Here in Texas it's kind of the other way around. The scorching summer heat makes us appreciate winter and spring all the more.<br />Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-77287578422043858742018-03-27T09:02:58.304-04:002018-03-27T09:02:58.304-04:00Oh I also forgot to say I LOVE those flower boxes....Oh I also forgot to say I LOVE those flower boxes. They make a great place for vegetables if you cant have a garden. One year I even used old kiddie pools!Katie Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287426031496805113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-39922687176714551782018-03-27T09:01:17.965-04:002018-03-27T09:01:17.965-04:00My mom use to make bird nest cupcakes like those w...My mom use to make bird nest cupcakes like those when we were kids! Such a simple recipe too. Your photos make me long for spring all the more. The snow is great, but it keeps us cooped up way too much so we are taking advantage of our nice day today before it gets a little chilly this week and going hiking after work. I am sure I will find some kind of spring in the hills!Katie Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287426031496805113noreply@blogger.com