OK…I admit, this may seem like a post about random and disconnected topics…but stay with me here, ok?!

from Southern Living is a show stopper as well! I think it’s a bit more involved…but definitely do-able!

These Coconut Cream Strawberries are FABULOUS! And they are easy to make…my Prince made them for the PINK Tea Event! I’ll post the recipe below. These are super yummie and a beautiful visual feast as well! Strawberries will soon be in season…you will definitely want to make these!

Last…but certainly not least…I must introduce you to a new blogging friend I’ve met!
Unfortunately I cannot remember exactly how I met her…it may have been from TT or she may have left a comment on a blog I left a comment on and I thought she looked interesting…something like that. Anyway…Pam over at Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker (note the word “HAPPY”) is a hoot and a wealth of information when it comes to eliminating chemical cleaners from your home and just life observations in general.
You really must pay her a visit…when I read her post An Update in Honor of Earth Day I found myself, for the very first time pertaining to this topic, saying to myself…hmmm, I need to try that! And a few days before when I read That’s My Story and I’m Sticking To It I laughed so hard my stomach hurt! It was so funny I had to read it to my Prince…and we both laughed til our stomachs hurt! Please stop by and say hello…tell her I sent you over!Recipe for Coconut Cream Strawberries

1 (3.4oz) pkg. coconut cream instant pudding mix
3/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. heavy whipping cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1 t. coconut extract
1 qt. large strawberries, washed & dried

*In a small bowl, combine pudding mix, sour cream, and cream. Beat @ medium w/electric mixer until well combined.
*Reduce speed to low; add cream cheese, conf. sugar, and coconut extract, beating until well combined. Cover & refrigerate 30 minutes.
*With stem side down, make 2 vertical cuts from tip to 1/4 inch from stem end of strawberry. Gently spread apart to form four “petals”. Spoon or pipe coconut filling into each strawberry. (a cookie press works wonderfully for this) Garnish w/toasted coconut, if desired.
These can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigerator.

ENJOY!