Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

I love the recipes that Val posts on her blog, ValSoCal . Came across this coffee cake recipe and new I had to try it. I don't really bake a lot, but figured this was easy enough, and it would probably taste good no matter what.

Ingredients

1 tube Large refrigerated cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing (I used 2 tubes, to fill in holes)

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

3 eggs

3/4 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, I left these out)

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup quick cooking oats

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

3 Tbsp butter, melted

whipped cream and additional cinnamon for topping (option, I also left these off)

Stevie Knows Best

and it is her Birthday!  Stevie Nicks has always been a favorite of mine, with or without Fleetwood Mac she rocks.  She has been a style icon her whole career and has been an inspiration to so many.  Her approach to life, her music and her wardrobe has such a free spirit. Below are a few memorable looks of hers including sheer fabrics with tons of layers, thigh high boots, feathered hair and crop tops. 

Overland Park Farmers Market

This past Saturday was the perfect day to go check out one of the many local Famers Markets that we have here in Kansas City. I chose the Overland Park Farmers Market because it is only a few miles from my house, but I have heard great things about the City Market in downtown Kansas City too!

There were tons of people, produce, flowers and live music! 

Shopping local is a great way to support your community, as well as keep your wallet full! I found some great produce while I was at the market as well as some new yummy smelling soap and lip balm.

-Jane

Mashup Monday

THE VERY BEST- Runaway (ft. Kanye West & Macc Mello)

CHEAP THRILLS- Hold on Tight (ft. Foster the People & Wiz Khalifa)

MITCH-MASH- Might Light You Better (Avivii vs Ludacris vs Amanda Black vs Ellie Goulding vs Kelis vs Wiz Khalifa)

MASHUP GERMANY- All of the Lights (Cris Cab vs Kanye West vs Stevie Wonder vs Sean Paul)

RICH HARRIS- Suicidal Lights (Notorious B.I.G vs Nelly Furtado)

Enjoy!

Foster the People

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Today the debut album of Foster the People was released, if you are not familiar with them now is your chance.  The indie rock/pop band is from Los Angeles, California and they rock live (we know from experience).

photos taken by me

Faves from the Album

Foster the People -- Waste

Foster the People -- Helena Beat

Foster the People -- Call it What You Want

-Meg

Summer Succotash

Our arugula is groing crazy in our back yard so we were looking for a new arugula recipe to try. I came across this Summer Succotash at smittenkitchen.com. It was a great fresh Summer/Spring dish. We substituted the shell beans for edamame, and left out the bacon. It was delicious, and i would recommend it as a must-try summer side dish!

-Whitney

Cruisin' into the Weekend

I have serious bike envy.  I am on a hunt for a cute cruiser and these three are definitely at the top of my list.  How fun would it be to ride around town with a mailbox as a basket!  Have a fun weekend from all of us at Pretty Penny.

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-Meg