Most people, including me, call madeleines a cookie, but they're actually tiny French cakes. They bake up light and delicate with a rounded middle. They can be served as dessert, or they make a great … [Read more...]
Book Trailer-The Legend of Sassafras House
I'm sharing this book trailer to announce my forthcoming children's book. If you have kids who enjoy reading, this book is written for children approximately 8- to 12-years old. It will soon be … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I'm resigned to the knowledge that not everyone likes raisins, but I have to believe those people haven't tried oatmeal raisin cookies. This recipe has been a favorite in my family for many years. For … [Read more...]
White and Gold Pretzel Rods
With a salty crunch and a smooth sweet coating, dipped pretzel rods offer the best of both worlds for serious snackers. These can be made in a rainbow of colors and decorated with sugar or any kind of … [Read more...]
Sugar Cookies Painted with Shimmer Dust
Sugar cookies are not only an all-occasion treat, they can be cut into any shape and decorated in hundreds, if not thousands, of ways. The vanilla almond sugar cookie recipe is well loved at my house, … [Read more...]
Cake Pop Roses
The first time I made cake pops, the result was disappointing. But, I don't like defeat. After my initial fiasco, I have learned a few tricks. Use a food processor to make fine cake crumbs to start. … [Read more...]
Dipped Oreo Cookies
Kids of all ages love Oreo cookies, but are they welcome at a grown-up party? Sure, if the Oreos are dressed to the nines. Oreos can be made classy by dipping in candy melts and by adding some sugar … [Read more...]
Meltaway Cookies
These cookies live up to their name. They melt away right in your mouth. In looks they could be a sugar cookie's twin, but in taste they are much lighter. The secret is the cornstarch and powdered … [Read more...]
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a vegetable that doesn't get its fair share of the spotlight. I think of cauliflower as a wallflower, or the vegetable on the sidelines, seldom being asked to dance. Given a chance, … [Read more...]
Celebrate the New Year
Both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are occasions for enjoying food and friends. Whether you're celebrating by yourself or with twenty, here are some ideas for the nosh, from appetizers to chili or … [Read more...]
