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FFF – Baking for Prince William

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It’s here! Prince William and Kate’s big day. If you are throwing a royal bash, you are going to want to mix up a pan of Prince William’s favorite treat.

Thanks to the nice folks over at Daily Candy for the recipe.

Fit for a Prince!

Prince William’s Chocolate Crunch Cake
Serves eight

Ingredients

For the cake
1 box graham crackers
¼ c. raisins
¼ c. nuts, chopped
5 oz. dark chocolate
5 oz. milk chocolate
1 stick butter, room temp.
1 14-oz. can condensed milk

For the topping
5 oz. dark chocolate
1 tsp. milk

1. In a large metal bowl, crumble graham crackers into bite-size pieces. Add raisins and nuts.

2. In a saucepan, melt chocolates, butter, and milk. Stir frequently so chocolate doesn’t burn.

3. Add melted mixture to crackers and stir until dispersed.

4. Line an 11-by-7-inch pan with waxed paper. Pour mixture into pan; spread evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

5. For the topping, combine ingredients in a saucepan; stir until melted.

6. Remove cake from fridge and cover with topping. Cut into squares and serve.

Enjoy!

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Sweet – Little Willy

Partying at The Foundry Home Furnishings

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Last week my sweet friend Stuart and I threw a party together at The Foundry Home Furnishings.

It was really divine. Come see!

Easter Is Four Days Away! Must Organize…

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

With Easter just four short days away, have you selected your menu? Thought about table decor? Invited your guests? Thought about cocktails?

Whatever shall you do?

What’s Irish and Stays Out All Night?

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Oh, my post title…it’s a riddle! Do you know the answer?

Peek inside for the answer and some shopping with me…

FFF – The Sweetest Easter Party

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Being one of the party experts at Swoozie’s has its perks. This week I got to run amok in their store, picking up goodies for an Easter shoot. There are so many cute things!

But the real fun began when I arrived home.

You have got to check out all the adorable Easter treats!

St. Simons – Day Two

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Wake up sleepy heads! It’s day two on St. Simons and we have lots to do.

What’s on the agenda for today?

St. Simons Island – Mayberry By The Sea

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I would say that mine is a charmed life. That very fact was confirmed when I was invited to visit St. Simons Island for four days last week. In fact, it was so fantastic that I have deemed this to be St. Simons week on Anatomy of a Dinner Party!

Island Life Inside!

SPRING FORWARD & ALL THAT JAZZ AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, NEW ORLEANS

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Happy Saturday! Hope you have something fun planned. Wait, what? Nothing planned? Oh my goodness.

Let’s see what I can whip up for you

More Fun With The Royals!

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My friend Sandra just let me in on the most fab event!

Such Fun!!

Easter Envy

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I am still dreaming of Easter entertaining. We will have a small group of friends over for dinner (when I told Eric we were hosting 20pp, he was a bit surprised. My answer? “It is small compared to 175 for the Christmas Party!”) God bless my husband for putting up with my antics.

Anyhoo, I am still poring over ideas for our special spring soiree. Take a look and see what I’ve found.

Hop to it, Bunnies!