Peanut butter + chocolate + pretzels = YUM! (Ben & Jerry figured this out a while ago.) A few months ago I tried an internet recipe for Chubby Hubby bars and found them a bit dry and lacking in full peanut butter-ness. I tweaked a few quantities and while you can still bake these…
These reindeer ornaments are quick to make and oh-so-cute! I received one as a gift from a friend a few years ago. She and her boys had made a whole herd of them to give away. They are a great project to do with kids and adults alike. The supplies are inexpensive and easy to…
Task: Make a camping-themed wedding cake for 40 people that looks like a giant s’more. Challenge accepted! I love making unusual cakes and was happy with the results. (If I were ever to make a giant s’more cake again, I would change a couple of details, as mentioned below.) To make the cake in the…
“monster: adj. – enormous or impressive in size” Monster Cookies fit the bill when it comes to Fall baking. They’re perfect for Halloween parties, after school snacks, and tailgating picnics. “Monster” refers to their usual large size, though you can make them smaller for little hands, too. While you can experiment by adding most any…
I love free stuff! In particular, I get a kick out of receiving free items in the mail. This trait probably comes from my mother, who collected and sent away all sorts of boxtops, UPC codes, etc. to various companies when I was a kid. (I loved my Cinnamon Toast Crunch bowl with my name on…
There are likely many other recipes for hot fudge sauce that have fewer ingredients or take less time to make, but I’m sticking with this one. It’s from my mom (major points right there) and the simmering time on the stove makes you feel “like you’re in a chocolate sauna” (to quote my sister-in-law, Gwen)….
Inspired by the cookies at a local deli, I really wanted to create my own peanut butter based cookie with peanut butter chips and peanut butter cups! These may not seem “done” when you take them out of the oven, but they will finish baking on the sheet.
Adding a wreath to your home decor is an easy way to add color and participate in the upcoming holiday. In this case, Valentine’s Day dictates the wreath shape and encourages roses.
I’ve recently been craving (and therefore baking) baked oatmeal. If you haven’t had it, imagine a cross between oatmeal cooked on the stove and an oatmeal cookie. It’s still healthy & satisfying, but isn’t as mushy as the regular stuff, though not quite as sweet and decadent as the cookie version. The add-in variations abound!…
coming soon. 🙂