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I am a lover of my husband, adorable children, and last but not least food. I first started baking when I was just a little girl. My mom always had an amazing home-cooked meal on the table and she always encouraged me to help. Much of what I know has come from watching her in the kitchen. I used to love to pretend I owned a restaurant and cook things up for my siblings and their friends. Not much has changed :) Now my sweet husband and kids get to be my taste testers. I love exploring new ingredients and am always looking for the best of the best when it comes to recipes. I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do. Through this blog I will share just a few of my favorite things- my passion for child development, my wonderful family, and my love for food :) Happy blogging!

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Holiday Goodies!

Here is a list of holiday goodies available this month. Now is a great time to plan for all of your Christmas and New Years get-togethers. We all know that good people and good food make for good times :) Thanks so much for your continued support! I hope that you are all having happy holidays :)

-Ashley

Seven Layer Bars
Auntie P's Sugar Cookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Snickerdoodles
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
White Chocolate Macademia Cookies
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Oatmeal Choc. Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
No Bake Cookies
Homemade Oreos
Caramel-filled Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Carmelitos
Mint Brownies
Homemade Reeses
Andes Cookies
Choc. Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars
Eggnog Cookies
Mollasses Spice Cookies

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
White Bread
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Cinnamon Rolls
Orange Rolls

Lindt Truffle Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Eggnog Bundt Cake
Double Choc. Cupcakes w/Candy Cane dusting
Pumpkin Roll

Cereal Candy
Muddy Buddies
Peppermint White Chocolate Popcorn
Oreo Truffles
Cookie Dough Truffles
Divinity

Buttermilk Syrup
Turtle Cheesecake Ball
Spinach Artichoke Dip

Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie
Chocolate Cream Pie
French Silk Chocolate Pie
Banana Cream Pie
Fudge Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Key Lime Pie

Monday, November 5, 2012

Order Your Thanksgiving Pies Today!


I will be making and delivering pies throughout the month of November! For those needed Thanksgiving Day, I will be delivering them the morning before Thanksgiving. All pies are $12. If you have any other requests not listed, let me know and I would be happy to make it. Hope you are enjoying this wonderful time of year. I appreciate all of your continued support in getting Flint to Medical School :) -Ashley Ray (801-850-7082)

Chocolate Cream Pie
French Silk Chocolate Pie
Pecan Pie
Fudge Pecan Pie
Apple Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Banana Cream Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Great Pumpkin Dessert
Cherry Crumble

Monday, October 29, 2012

Bake Sale Specials Oct. 29th-Nov. 1st


Here is a list of what I will be baking this week. As always, if you need something else special (or ordinary :) let me know! I will still be making cookies. I will make any kind for $4/dozen or cinnamon rolls for $10/dozen. You can call, text, or email me your orders. 801-850-7082 or flintandashley@yahoo.com Happy Halloween!

Tues: Halloween Sugar Cookies (big & soft) (12 for $8)
Wed: Cranberry Pumpkin Bread (1 lg. loaf for $8)
Thurs: Lindt Truffle Cupcakes (12 for $10)

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Bake Sale Specials Oct. 22nd-26th



Here is a list of what I will be baking this week. As always, if you need something else special (or ordinary :) let me know! I will still be making cookies. You can call, text, or email me your orders. 801-850-7082 or flintandashley@yahoo.com Happy eating!

Mon: Caramel-Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies ($4/dozen)
Tues: Seven Layer Bars (9x13 pan for $14)
Wed: Orange Craisin Scones w/Orange Glaze (8 for $12)
Thurs: Blueberry Crumb Bars (9X13 pan for $13)
Fri: German Chocolate Cake (9x13 pan for $11)

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Bake Sale Info

I will be holding an on-going Bake Sale from now until the end of the year to help raise money for Flint's medical school applications. The products I will be making all the time are listed below. Cookies are $4/dozen and cinnamon rolls are $10/dozen. If you have any other requests, let me know! I will also be posting "special" things I will be making each week :) I will need at least a day in advance to get your orders to you. I would like to bring them to you fresh, so let me know when you need them and I will make sure that they are. For those of you up north, I have specific days that I will be going up there, so just let me know when you need them and I can arrange it. You can call, text, email or send me your orders on facebook. Thanks so much for your help!! We are so excited for this next part of our life and appreciate your support!

-Ashley Ray 801-850-7082
flintandashley@yahoo.com

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Cookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Snickerdoodles
Caramel-filled Chocolate Cookies
Homemade Oreos
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
No Bake Cookies
Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Cinnamon Rolls w/Cream Cheese Frosting

Bake Sale Oct. 15th-19th



Here is a list of what I will be baking this week. As always, if you need something else special (or ordinary :) let me know! I will still be making cookies. You can call, text, or email me your orders. 801-850-7082 or flintandashley@yahoo.com Happy eating!

Mon: Raspberry White Chocolate Scones (8 for $12)
Tues: Best Brownies (9x13 pan for $7)
Wed: Applesauce Cookies w/Caramel Frosting (12 for $4)
Thurs: Reeses White Chocolate Popcorn (1 bag for $5.50)
Fri: Orange Rolls (12 for $8.50)

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Minestrone

I finally convinced Flint that I needed Olive Garden salad and breadsticks the other night.... :) Allie joined us and went nuts over Flint's minestrone! So since it's such a battle getting her to eat more veggies, I thought I would whip some up. Here is a recipe I found on allrecipes.com that we loved!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 cups chopped celery
5 carrots, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
4 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup seashell pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. If desired add red wine at this point. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.

Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain water and set aside.

Once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Spray with olive oil and serve.