Okay. You know succulents are plants, right? But they’re no ordinary plants with wispy leaves and dainty flowers. They’re like the musclemen of plants, with thick, fleshy leaves, made to survive in the desert for a long time without water. They’re like....oomph, I’m a PLANT! 
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Coffee and Chocolate. Talk about the perfect pair! What is it about the smooth sweetness of chocolate that goes with the dark crunch of a coffee bean? I don’t know. I only know that it’s absolutely delicious and useful, too. Chocolate covered coffee beans not only make a great snack, but they also make a fantastic garnish for cakes and cupcakes. That’s why we’re making them.

Hey, Y’all! We’re going fishing! This is going to be a really fun project! Not only do I get to bake with my PawPaw, but we get to work with some really fun techniques using some of what I’ve learned from my Honey! It was fun to show PawPaw a little about what we’ve been doing in the Charli Ann kitchen and he’s living proof that if he can do it, you can too! This is a great tutorial for beginners and the video gives some really basic tips that help a lot! Try it and see!

​OK, I have to tell y’all that this cake is for my mom. Not only is her business, Park Lane Jewelry, sponsoring it, but she, well, she just LOVES the beach and everything beachy! Sand, surf, sun, and FLAMINGOS! (You’ll have to watch the video to meet our flamingo friend, Ringo, who helps consult in the baking!)