We had some very good friends over for dinner last night, to celebrate a birthday. I love to entertain, but cooking is not my forte’. Luckily my husband is a “grill-master” so I know the main dish will be great! I have over the years, worked on one single dessert….cheesecake. I have practiced so many times that I am pretty confident now that it will be OK. It is just your basic cheesecake….not very exciting for a birthday. I had to run to HomeGoods for some candles, and I ran across this wonderful “dessert squeeze”. It was wonderful!! I chose the 2 cherry version….
they also had a coconut/lime as well as a vanilla. It was the perfect “dress-up” for the cake. I added a few raspberries and it was a huge success. Plus it looked very pretty on the plate. The bottle was $3.99, and other suggestions on the lable, called for using the “squeeze” on ice cream, fresh fruit, or pound cake!!! All great ideas! I will keep a bottle on hand now, and I may try the other flavors as well. HomeGoods saves the day once more!
1. Looks delicious Alli, I didn’t know HomeGoods sold those great toppings?
Looks like a fancy restaurant that you’d pay $10., or more, a slice for. I’m glad you know how to make the most important part of the meal…the dessert!!!
by Cathy — 7/12/07 at 9:28 pm #
2. Thanks Cathy…you know my motto “life’s short, eat dessert first!” hahah. You just never know what you might find at HomeGoods. The “squeeze” was delicious and did make the cake look more “special”
Have a wonderful weekend!
alli
by Alli — 7/13/07 at 3:15 pm #
3. Alli, I love this! I am all over fast and easy! Thanks for this wonderful suggestion!
by Deb — 7/14/07 at 2:47 pm #
4. Thanks Deb.
Anything that makes life easier…………
Have a great week!
alli
by Alli — 7/16/07 at 11:47 am #
5. Hi Alli,
As much as I don’t need any desserts, this sure looks wonderful and delicious! it looks exactly like a dessert that I ordered on Saturday. Just imagine the difference in the cost. It’s this kind of look the makes your company think that you have labored all day to come up with these great results.
by Betty — 7/16/07 at 1:48 pm #
6. My sentiments exactly Betty…………
I feel like the commercial where the lady pats flour on her face….LOL
Thanks to HG for making us look good!
alli
by Alli — 7/16/07 at 3:18 pm #
7. Hi Alli,
Looks like you did a great job on the dessert….Homegoods has everything!!! I actually went there today…I saw a lot of great things for my house in Florida…however, my husband insists I wait until we get back down there in October..we have avery nice homegoods store in venice florida…so all got was a cute picture frame..and hope they have some of the great things I saw today down there in October. We can only fit so much in the car and we are talking of flying back in the fall so I better hold off and wait. I hope you continue to enjoy your wonderful home…keep all your ideas coming I have enjoyed reading all of your posts on this great site!!! Thanks…Margie..Ps my daughter snaaame is Ali too….I named her after Ali McGraw
by margie [...] — 7/16/07 at 8:43 pm #
8. Hi Margie,
it is so good to hear from you again….You always have the nicest comments!
I am sure you will find lots of good “stuff” when you get to Florida. i was at HomeGoods today, and they already have the “harvest/Halloween decorations out!!!! Whew! time flies…..
Take care and thanks for your continued support.
alli
PS (alli, short for Allison)
by Alli — 7/17/07 at 4:26 pm #
9. Hi Alli,
There are comments under my post entitled Party Fun from LoLo that should be coming to you. She is anticipating a response regarding the candle holders that she asked you about.
Have great days!
by Betty — 7/18/07 at 8:59 am #
10. My mom didn’t really teach me how to cook, but she did teach me the food presentation is critical. Never present a plate of food that is all the same color, and always add a little “something something” to make it special. I’m going to get some of that “something something” today! Thanks for the tip!
by Susan [...] — 7/25/07 at 3:45 pm #