During the month of October I have to provide snacks for the various Halloween and Fall parties that my children attend. There's Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Church Youth Group, School Parties, the Youth Community Center Party, etc. Parties, Parties, and more Parties! Early in the month I prepare one … [Read more...] about Halloween Cut-Out Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are most and chewy unlike some of the other recipes I've tried over the years. Often times when you make this type of cookie they become hard as a rock after baking and cooling. Not so with this particular recipe. It will yield approximately 3 dozen cookies, … [Read more...] about Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Better Oats Cinnamon Roll Instant Oatmeal with Flax Seeds
I'm in my 70's and always looking for healthier versions of some of my favorite foods. Decades ago you didn't have as many choices like what you find today. You were stuck buying whatever was available at the time. Let's face it, food choices have come a long way over the years with an emphasis on … [Read more...] about Better Oats Cinnamon Roll Instant Oatmeal with Flax Seeds
Mom’s Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
My mother spent last weekend with us and while she was here she did all of the cooking! Yes, I got a well-needed break from being in the kitchen. On Saturday my mom made us a batch of her homemade chicken and rice soup for lunch. Even though we enjoyed it for lunch...it would be perfect for a family … [Read more...] about Mom’s Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Sheila G’s Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle
Okay, am I the last person on earth to try Sheila G's Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle? I bet I'm not, so that's why I'm here to today to tell you all about this deccadent treat! What is brownie brittle? Well, it's thin like a chip but it gives you a rich brownie taste with a cookie crunch. They're … [Read more...] about Sheila G’s Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle
How to Ripen Fresh Pears with Storage Tips
Did you know that pears don't ripen on the tree? That's right, pears are always picked in an under-ripe state and are left to ripen once picked. If you've ever picked pears or purchased them in an under-ripe state...there's a quick way that you can ripen them at home. Let's talk about … [Read more...] about How to Ripen Fresh Pears with Storage Tips
How to Clean and Prepare Fresh Red Beets
Earlier this month my husband harvested the red beets from our garden. We had a great crop of beets this year and they were plump and plentiful. Our best crop ever! Once harvested fresh beets need to be properly cleaned and prepared for cooking. I know everyone kind of does this step differently, … [Read more...] about How to Clean and Prepare Fresh Red Beets
Fun Novelty Halloween Candy from JL Candy Design
Looking to give the gift of laughter? Hosting a party and need fun novelty candy to help express the party theme and mood? Shopping for a gag gift for a friend? If you answered yes to any of those questions you need to check out the novelty candy from JL Candy Design. * Complimentary products … [Read more...] about Fun Novelty Halloween Candy from JL Candy Design