Fall is almost here and that means baking season is the northeast. This time of the year kicks off all of those apple and pumpkin delights followed up by dozens and dozens of cookies during the holiday season. Cookies happen to be my favorite thing to bake, so I was excited to get a copy of the … [Read more...] about Fabulous Modern Cookies – Lessons in Better Baking for Next-Generation Treats
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How to Make Homemade Ginger Root Tea
I admit, I'm a coffee and hot tea drinker. I prefer coffee in the morning and early afternoon. Then I switch over to hot tea for the remainder of the day. That has been my pattern for the past 40 years and I'm not changing it now. * Complimentary product received. When it comes to drinking … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Ginger Root Tea
Sweet Basil Pasta Salad Recipe
Last week I picked up a box of the Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad in the Sweet Basil variety. It includes the pasta, red bell pepper, and a seasoning packet. You can make it plain or toss-in some of your own ingredients like what I do. Below is one of my family's favorite versions of this pasta … [Read more...] about Sweet Basil Pasta Salad Recipe
El Matador Cocktail Recipe
The following is a recipe from The Tequila Diet: Exploring Mexican Food & Drink with the World's Greatest Spirit by Chef Dave Martin. It will yield one cocktail. You can find 100+ cocktail recipes right here on the TwoClassyChics blog. * Recipe printed with permission. This post may contain … [Read more...] about El Matador Cocktail Recipe
Little Debbie Individually Wrapped Birthday Cakes
Little Debbie snacks are a staple in my home. My children snack on them, pack them in their lunch bags for school, enjoy them on road trips, etc. As a parent I can count on Little Debbie to provide delicious tasting treats that don't break the bank. For the past month I've been preparing for my … [Read more...] about Little Debbie Individually Wrapped Birthday Cakes
Ranch Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe
Last weekend I whipped up an easy-to-make Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad using a Hidden Valley Ranch recipe with a few substitutions. It was delicious and I already plan on making it again next week. The family quickly devoured this one! We're not fans of olives so we omitted those and used green peas. … [Read more...] about Ranch Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe
AYO Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels Recipe
These AYO Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels are super easy to make and are kid-friendly. They're made with a dairy-free yogurt as the base. A more "healthier" alternative to chocolate coated pretzels. My kids love all kinds of yogurt because I started them on yogurt at a very young age. We use yogurt … [Read more...] about AYO Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels Recipe
Birthday Party Favor Bags with Practical Back-to-School Supplies
This month I've been planning and preparing for my son's upcoming birthday party. He will be turning 7 years old in less than 2 weeks. Oh my, where has the time gone?!? This year we're hosting the party outside in our backyard with a barbecue, backyard games, an inflatable bounce house, face … [Read more...] about Birthday Party Favor Bags with Practical Back-to-School Supplies