Life&Glamour

 The Carolina Cup took place yesterday Saturday, May 22, 2021. It was definitely a hot one! The cup is usually the last Saturday of March, or the first Saturday in April. But due to covid, this year it was pushed back to May. It was sponsored by The Mullikin Law Firm this year. The Carolina Cup is one of the biggest steeple horse race events on the east coast. It puts little old Camden, South Carolina on the map.  Over the course of its 80+year history, it has hosted over a million visitors at the Springdale Race Track. People from near and far travel to meet up with family and friends to attend yearly. I've seen some even host their family reunions and class reunions there as well. At The Carolina Cup, I catch up with friends and old classes-mates from high school and college. It's always a good time seeing those faces. I meet such amazing people every year. The atmosphere there is so friendly,pleasant. and laid back. One thing is for sure, its definitely known for its fashi...

 Since the beginning of the pandemic, my daughter and I have been trying a lot of new recipes. I wanted to cook more at home and eat out less. Whenever I'm in the feeling of wanting to try something new, I immediately start searching on Pinterest. We've been finding some very delicious recipes that wont crack the bank to try.   This past Sunday I had a few of pretty ripe Bananas that I didn't wanna just throw away. I usually make banana bread out of them, but this week I wanted to try something new. When looking for new recipes, I always look for what's rather simple and incorporates some kind of balance with my faves. I came across this very easy recipe for Cinnamon Banana Muffins to try for the family. I focused more on recipes requiring the ingredients I already had at home. I was NOT in the mood to tackle the grocery store. The muffins came out great! They are so delicious. Very moist and packed with so much flavor. Topped in butter and a sweet cinnamon crumble whic...

     I haven't done so in a while, but today I want to share my favorite summer and holiday desert with you! My famous strawberry punch bowl cake. For those who don't know, my kitchen is my happy place. Cooking is another hobby of mine. I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I put it down in the kitchen guys. The way to the heart of your love ones is thru their bellies. Preparing and making dishes that my family and I love makes me so happy. This beauty can be made anytime of year. I love making it during the summer, and it is a MUST for my Christmas celebrations. Its color brightens the table for the festive occasion. Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake Ingredients 2 angle food cakes 16 ounce of whip cream 16 ounce of Philadelphia cream cheese  1 1/2 cup of sugar 2 pints of strawberry glaze 2 pints of fresh strawberries (Wash and dry them) Save two strawberries for last. 1. tear up your angle food cakes in small to medium pieces, ...