November « 2015 « The Tilted Tiara

Not Your Grandma’s Pecan Pie

On November 27, 2015 / Pies, Recipes / Leave a comment

Chocolate and bourbon: two things that are rarely, if ever, lacking from our family home. When I ran across a recipe for Bourbon and Chocolate Pecan Pie many years back, I knew it would be a hit. It is now a staple at family holidays and a favorite among many. I personally never loved pecan pie. I was a pumpkin girl, or no pie at all. But it all changed for this one. Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie Ingredients: 1 deep-dish pie crust (store bought or make your own!) 2 cups pecan halves ¼ cup butter 2 ounces of unsweetened […]

Princess Approved Stocking Stuffers

On November 27, 2015 / Celebrate, Christmas, Gift Guide / Leave a comment

Every year as the weather turns cold, as Thanksgiving passes and December begins, St. Nicholas drops by with little goodies for all of the girls and boys. Or at least all of the children in families that celebrate St Nick. Growing up in a small Wisconsin city, we celebrated St. Nick with candy and small gifts in our stockings one morning in early December. It wasn’t until we were older that we learned that this wasn’t a widely held tradition. So we want to know, where do you celebrate St. Nick Day? Whether you are helping St. Nick with some ideas for December 6th or you […]

Meal Plan For One

On November 20, 2015 / Meal Planning, Organize / Leave a comment

I’m a household of one. I have a nasty evening commute that often makes me just want to go home without stopping for groceries. Yet, I’m still on a tight budget and need to eat. I’ve read post after post on meal planning and cooking for one. The problem is, they aren’t usually realistic to my eating habits or lifestyle. I often get last minute plans or decide I’m too exhausted or starving to spend much time on dinner. So I have come up with a much more realistic way to plan my meals and it has absolutely saved my waist line from […]

Easy-To-Make Christmas Ornament Wreath

On November 20, 2015 / Celebrate, Christmas, Crafts, Decorate / Leave a comment

I kept seeing these adorable ornament wreaths in the store, but I couldn’t find one that was quite right. The metallic colors that I normally love got lost with the colors of our house. And the bright, colorful wreaths were just a little much for me. So, I decided to try my hand at making one. I picked up a 12 inch foam wreath base, a canister of 50 standard-size red and white ornaments, a box of small red and white polka dot ornaments, and some mini red and white glitter ornaments. Start by popping the tops off of all the ornaments. Then, begin arranging them […]

Football Snack Mix

On November 17, 2015 / Recipes, Snacks / Leave a comment

I’m going to say this from the very beginning… It’s possible that this football snack mix would taste somewhat ok if you used different team’s colors. But we don’t recommend trying it. It tastes best if they are green and gold. Start by melting 6 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of light corn syrup and 3/4 cup of brown sugar in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between. In my microwave, it takes about a minute and a half to become a smooth caramel sauce. (I use my Pyrex measuring cup, because it’s the easiest thing to pour out […]

Easy to Bake Smash Cake

On November 17, 2015 / Birthdays, Celebrate, Raising Royalty / Leave a comment

Turning one has become a huge event. Now, not only are kids getting a sugar rush at their parties, a lot of parents are doing smash cake photo shoots to document the fun. But, with the added fun, comes the extra pressure. Suddenly, first birthday cakes are becoming as elaborate as some wedding cakes! This is said without judgment – my daughter just turned one and she had two parties (one visiting family who live out of state), AND a smash cake photo shoot. Buying separate little cakes for all of those events can really add up! So instead of hiring someone […]

Doing Disney Differently: 4 Tips For An Adult Disney Vacation

On November 13, 2015 / Disney / Leave a comment

Believe it or not, my best trips to Disney didn’t happen when I was a child. Many people can’t imagine going to Disney without kids, but it can be a very fun – and very different – vacation for adults. Here are some tips to consider when traveling to Disney for an adult vacation: Consider How “Childish” You Want Your Hotel To Be You aren’t going to escape children anywhere in Disney (except Victoria & Alberts), but there are resorts that have a more adult feel. They tend to be some of the nicer, and therefore more expensive resorts […]

Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

On November 12, 2015 / Cupcakes, Recipes / Leave a comment

I will be completely honesty, I’m not about mixing fruit with dessert. However, I made these cupcakes for a coworker’s baby shower and people FLIPPED! I have never received more requests for a recipe than this one. So, for you lovers of fruity desserts, I present you my secret: Ingredients: For cake: 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 lemon (zest + 3 tablespoons juice) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup milk For frosting: 1 8oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 6 cups powdered sugar ¼ […]