It’s funny how inspiration can come in the oddest moments.  I bought some coconut cookies at Trader Joes and thought they were going to be soft and moist macaroons; what?  Instead  they were hard and crunchy.  At first I was so disappointed,  but then I thought, “these would make a really good cookie crust” – and inspiration struck!  Pina Colada Cheesecake with a coconut cookie crust!

The crunchy coconut macaroons do make a wonderful crust.  For the filling I went to my favorite cheesecake because it always comes out perfect.  I made some changes, and added some coconut flavor, then

The Easter Bunny is sneaking up on us so fast this year.  Just one week to plan- time to get hopping!  We’ve updated our list of Easter Favorites to help make this your most egg-citing and delicious holiday ever!

Breakfast/Brunch

Pineapple Smoothie
Blueberry Agave Low-fat Smoothie
Orange Cream Smoothie
Raspberry Lemonade (if it’s nice outside)
Carrot Lemonade
Ghiradelli Caramel Hot Chocolate (if it’s snowing outside)
Easy Jelly  Donut Holes
Buttermilk Biscuits
English Muffin Toasting Bread
Jam Butter
Glazed Coconut Bread
Bunny Bread
Crepes
Dutch Baby Minis
Lemon Souffle Pancakes
Cream Cheese Pancakes
Raspberry Cream Cheese French Toast Cups with Raspberry

The Easter Bunny seems to be sneaking up on us again this year – If you haven’t done it already, it’s time to make some plans.  To help you out, we’ve updated our menu ideas to make sure your Easter is absolutely delicious!

Breakfast/Brunch

Pineapple Smoothie
Blueberry Agave Low-fat Smoothie
Orange Cream Smoothie
Raspberry Lemonade (if it’s nice outside)
Ghiradelli Caramel Hot Chocolate (if it’s snowing outside)
Easy Jelly  Donut Holes
Buttermilk Biscuits
English Muffin Toasting Bread
Jam Butter
Glazed Coconut Bread
Bunny Bread
Crepes
Lemon Souffle Pancakes
Raspberry Cream Cheese French Toast Cups with Raspberry Syrup
French Toast Kabobs

Memorial Day is just a week away - let the summer season begin!  Of course that means, good fun, good friends, and lots of good food!  Here's a list of some of our favorites to get the party started!

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Rumor has it the Easter Bunny is on his way-  Time to get hopping!  We've updated our list of Easter Favorites to help make this your most egg-citing and delicious holiday ever!  We've got more than a hundred ideas to fill your basket of goodies, plus we've got a few more coming up!

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