My children and grandchildren love when I make a big batch of homemade cookies. On top of that, they're always asking me to bake cookies for their various school and church bake sales, for scout meetings and so forth. One of their most request cookies is this recipe which I'm sharing with all of you … [Read more...] about Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Food and Recipes
National Picnic Day Essentials
As the weather gets warmer, what better excuse is there to eat and play outside than National Picnic Day on April 23rd, 2016. We love to get together with our daughter and grandchildren and have outdoor picnics, they're always a lot of fun! When I pack up our picnic basket, I tend to go overboard … [Read more...] about National Picnic Day Essentials
Strawberry Lemonade Daiquiri Recipe
A fruity daiquiri has always been one of my favorite types of cocktails to enjoy, especially if it's a strawberry or peach daiquiri. When it comes to making homemade cocktails, they're a lot easier than you think, especially when you use Sparkling ICE to enhance the flavors. Sparkling ICE is a … [Read more...] about Strawberry Lemonade Daiquiri Recipe
150 Best Cupcake Recipes
I have to admit...when it comes to baking a cake or a batch of cupcakes...I'm more apt to bake cupcakes because they're easier to do, harder to mess up and I love that cupcakes are usually the perfect portion size. Don't get me wrong, I do bake dessert cakes, but I really enjoy baking cupcakes a … [Read more...] about 150 Best Cupcake Recipes
Garlic by Jeny Linford Features 65 Ways to Cook with Garlic
Our kitchen is definitely a hub of the house and the hub (my husband, Tony) of the house is continually whipping up delicious dishes for us. He has some favorite recipes, but I’m constantly searching for new recipes to incorporate into our family dinner menus. One of his favorite ingredients to cook … [Read more...] about Garlic by Jeny Linford Features 65 Ways to Cook with Garlic
Spring Baking with Nielsen-Massey Vanillas + Brownies Recipe
Whether it's Mother’s Day or just to simply share a plate of baked goods with a new neighbor, spring is the perfect time for baking light and airy cakes, cupcakes and brownies. I know for me personally, I bake a lot and I bake from scratch all year long! For those of you who like to bake homemade … [Read more...] about Spring Baking with Nielsen-Massey Vanillas + Brownies Recipe
Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
Last week I was cleaning out my freezer and came across a bag of frozen cranberries that needed to be used up. I decided to thaw them out for about an hour and use them in this cranberry bread recipe. Once it was done baking, I was pleasantly surprised at how moist this bread was and how delicious … [Read more...] about Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
Smoothies Made at Home with Wyman’s of Maine
Two years ago I switched my husband and I to a more healthier diet and most of the things that we eat and drink are made from scratch. We rarely purchase processed foods anymore and it has been a change for the better. We've both lost some weight and we definitely have a lot more energy than what we … [Read more...] about Smoothies Made at Home with Wyman’s of Maine