Life Through Linds' Lens

With Halloween creeping around the corner it's the perfect time to start thinking about what kind of spooky desserts you can present at your party. Or maybe you just want to get into that Halloween spirit. Luckily for you, I'm one of those people who starts thinking about the holidays loooong before they are here. Is my house already decorated for Halloween in September? Maybe... I get excited, okay!  These sugar skull cakes are the perfect treat for all your ghoulish needs. What you'll need: Skull pan (I used this one:  Wilton 3-D Mini Skull Pan ) Cake mix (this can be store-bought or your own recipe) Non-stick spray Cooling rack Frosting Different colored decorating icing Piping bag with a small round tip Optional: Sprinkles Fondant Candy markers Flower icing tips Any other edible decorations/candies Steps: 1. Preheat your oven according to your cake mix 2. Prepare your cake batter You can use whatever cake batter you like...

Do you like tacos, but you're lazy as heck?  Or maybe you don't have the most sophisticated cooking skills? Have no fear, I am here to save your Taco Tuesday. Here is how you can make quick and simple tacos. What you'll need: Meat of your choice (hamburger, turkey, chicken, etc.) Taco seasoning packet Taco shells/tortillas Shredded cheese Rice Beans Lettuce Tomato Onion Sour cream Taco sauce Salsa Anything else you like to put on your tacos You can do the traditional beef/turkey taco meat made with a taco seasoning packet and just follow the directions on the packet, but for this example I used chicken. I cut up some chicken breast, threw it in a pan with some olive oil and salt and pepper, and let it cook a few minutes until all the pink was gone. You can use taco seasoning or any seasoning of your choice on the chicken if that's more your style. Rice is a great filler for tacos/burritos. This is where the laziness really settles i...