Shiver Me Timbers... Pirate Cupcakes

Ahoy Me Hearties! (Hello my Friends)

 I have a treat that band'o pirates 'o all ages gunna enjoy! These devilishly jolly cupcakes be full of chocolate treasures. These mocha devils grub cupcakes be full 'o chocolate 'n gold. These jolly cupcakes be perfect 'fer International Speak Like A Scurvy Pirate Day. X marks th' spot 'o gold 'n chocolate meet. Don't worry 'bout th' sand, it makes th' cupcakes even more hearty grub. Enjoy me swashbucklers 'n grog-filled shout International Speak Like A Scurvy Pirate Day (put grub in me gullet) like a scurvy pirate day.

Fair Winds me hearties!

Pirate maiden, th' lady th' scurvy pirate Kate 'o th' treasure o' 'n grub

A Very Happy Halloween

Hello… I am back just to share a Halloween recipe.  These Nutella Rice Krispie Treats with Reese's Pieces are very sinful, gooey and fun play on the traditional rice krispie treats.  I added extra marshmallows so my first batch was very, very gooey. But the second batch was just amazing and very chocolaty.  

Although the nutella flavor isn't as strong as I had hoped but the nutella really adds a creamy rich chocolaty flavor that just enhanced the cocoa krispes and the marshmallows. Anyways, please try it and I promise this will be a new favorite in your home. (Gosh I am out of practice writing) Also I went a little lot crazy on Picnik with the Halloween theme. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!

 Nutella Rice Krispie Treats with Reese's Pieces

adapted from Rice Krispies and a Calamity Kate Original



3 tablespoons   butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40)   regular marshmallows
- OR -
4 cups   miniature marshmallows
2 1/2 tablespoons Room Temperature Nutella
6 cups   Cocoa Rice Krispies

 In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and add in Nutella. Remove from heat. Add Kellog's Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

Pumpkin and Pictures

I hope everyone is enjoying this amazing and very windy fall weather. I took a few pictures of my yard in its fall beauty! I hope you enjoy these pictures and these amazing and flavorful muffins. I have been so busy getting ready for Halloween. I am making my own costume this year and since I am not allowed near a sewing machine or anything sharp (hence the name Calamity Kate), I am gluing, stapling and cutting to create my custom Candy Land Halloween costume. I am thrilled to be covered with candy and I can't wait to share my pictures!  Enjoy your week!

Food in Disguise

A sweet treat for brunch

We disguise food all of the time. According to pop culture, frog, snake and alligator taste like chicken. There are forty thousand chicken recipes to make chicken taste like something else. There is garlic chicken, lemon chicken, butter chicken, etc.  But it is still chicken (or maybe it is alligator)! As we prepare for the fall festivals, holidays and all of those rich feasts I have a somewhat healthy and absolutely divine treat for you.