Give the gift of brownies-on-demand! Use a quart-size canning jar or other available clear, sealable container. Select decorative paper or fabric to adorn the top when you have finished. Glue on or attach a label with assembly and baking instructions. Tie on a set of measuring spoons, a vial of vanilla extract, or a wooden…
Use quart-size canning jars or other available clear, sealable containers. Set out all ingredients, in the order they are to be added, with corresponding measuring cups and spoons. Select decorative paper or fabric to adorn the top when you have finished. Glue on or attach a label with assembly and baking instructions. Tie on a…
Pumpkin, a popular flavor for the holidays, appears in cookies, breads, muffins, purees, and, of course, pie. Usually flavored with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these fragrant dishes are moist and delicious. Try this recipe for pumpkin bread, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea.
I admit it. I’m a bit jealous of Kindle-owners. My husband has a first generation model and hasn’t grown tired of it. When we went to the beach recently for vacation, he and my mother-in-law (she has one now, too) didn’t have the usual 3-4 books packed, just their Kindles. Cameron even has a waterproof…
I’ve tried so many lip balms! Some may seem great at first, but usually disappoint. Most balms have ingredients that temporarily soothe your lips, but actually cause your lips to shut down their own moisturizing and healing abilities. Here it is: I first bought mine at Target, then went back and bought three more…
These crispy treats are ridiculously sweet, but especially yummy. I’ve been known to make a tiny batch in a bread pan just for me, myself, and I. My husband might get a little piece. Maybe. Original Scotch-a-roos Recipe 1 cup white sugar 1 cup white corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter 6 cups crispy rice…
In honor of National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day (March 1st), I thought I’d share one of my favorite peanut butter recipes. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (this is my version of this recipe) I LOVE these cookies. The natural peanut butter and the honey compliment each other perfectly. I only bake about six at…
"Real Men Don’t Eat . . ." is probably what comes to mind when you read or hear the word "quiche". Well, anyone who isn’t eating this delectable treat is missing out. Quiche recipes range from "tried-and-true" to "anything goes" and are sure to please every time. For vegetable-lovers, meat-lovers, or cheese-lovers, quiche is a…
Here’s another favorite Christmas treat. I don’t remember when my mom started making these, but she usually included them in the goodie trays she would give to neighbors and friends. She even packed them in our take-along lunch for the long drive from North Dakota to Iowa to visit relatives for the holidays. They are…
Happiness is a blender that is powerful enough to make a perfect smoothie (with large frozen strawberries involved) and is also easy to clean. If you are a smoothie, milkshake, or frozen mixed drink fan, I’m sure you will agree. The first blender we had lasted only a few months and in the YEARS since…