Superplexus a Big Hit with Middle School Students

Yesterday I was doing some detailed cleaning in the kitchen and got out the big jug of vinegar. Sometimes I forget how useful it is! Recently our Breville "Cafe Roma" Espresso machine had been acting up, seeming to lack power. Vinegar to the rescue! I filled the water reservoir halfway with equal parts water and…
My husband reminded me that Easter represents new beginnings, so I thought today was the perfect time to start a blog for my daily favorites. First up, Easter’s dessert: Strawberry Tart. I usually go for something chocolate when making desserts, but decided strawberries would be more Spring-like. It was a big hit. My primary inspiration…
I’ve been making quite a few Molten Lava Cakes in the past twelve months because they a) are ridiculously easy to make and b) they are a 100% cure for a chocolate craving. I looked at a few recipes online and even one in an issue of Martha Stewart Living, but I wasn’t really satisfied…
I frequent Panera Bread and they recently switched up their menu items, including a few of their cookies (still missing the original Chocolate Duet – bring it back, please!) While the new “gluten-conscious” chocolate cookie is just okay, I do like their version of a Monster Cookie, so I decided to make my own. It’s…
I always have a hard time figuring out what treats to make for Christmas. My mom has her repetoire of favorites and I look forward to them on the rare occasions I get to be in Bismarck for Christmas. I think my problem is that I like trying new recipes. A friend recently asked me…
Today I made a three-bean salad. Yes, it’s good for me, full of fiber, etc. But do you want to know the real reason? I want my own "Kid Bean" and "Chick Pea"!!!!! You, too, can be the proud owner of these two zany stuffed characters from Hanover by sending in eight UPCs for each…