Landon needed new athletic shoes and some clothes for school, so this morning found me pushing through the crowded mall with the other back-to-school shoppers. By the time I made it home, I felt like … [Read more...]
Orange Coconut Drop Cookies
I baked cookies today, and they are made with some very wholesome ingredients. Not only are they sweetened with honey, they contain whole wheat flour, wheat germ, orange juice, and orange zest. These … [Read more...]
Strawberry Pound Cake
Today I baked a big beautiful Strawberry Pound Cake, and let's keep this our little secret, one of the ingredients is a cake mix. This recipe starts with a basic cake mix, then with some added … [Read more...]
Citrus Blueberry Muffins
These muffins have lemon, orange, and lime zest all combined in a tender, light blueberry muffin. When you taste these, you won't forget the citrus twist. The sweet smell and taste comes from fresh … [Read more...]
A Better School Lunch
School will soon be back in session for all the children in Arkansas. Many schools around the state opened their doors today, and others will welcome students back later this week. As a former teacher … [Read more...]
Buttery Herbed Chicken
Buttery Herbed Chicken is not the recipe that I intended to make for dinner tonight. This is actually Plan B because it is so quick to make. I had planned to make baked Ranch Chicken, but my husband … [Read more...]
Easy Granola Bars
A granola bar makes a quick breakfast before school, a great lunch box snack, or an after school treat. These bars are packed with all kinds of healthy ingredients, and what kid doesn't need to … [Read more...]
Cherry Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
These muffins could almost be put in the dessert category. They are a real treat, a light and cake-like quick bread filled with chocolate chips and marachino cherries. These little delights are … [Read more...]
Streusel Fruit Bread
This recipe for Streusel Fruit Bread is a quick bread that is packed full of fruit and nuts. I adapted my recipe from one that I found in a 2007 issue of a Taste of Home magazine. The original was a … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Cookies
I love the taste of chocolate and peanut butter together, so for me they make a dangerous combination in these cookies. I sampled them for "scientific" purposes, but I think I'd better give the rest … [Read more...]
