Christmas just wouldn't be complete at our house without cookies. I love to bake them, to give them away, and to eat them too! Baking and decorating Christmas cookies is a fun project to involve … [Read more...]
Dipped Pretzel Rods for Halloween
My plan was to make dipped pretzels that looked like candy corn with a white layer, an orange layer, and then tipped with yellow sprinkles, but that didn't happen. Living in a small town has its … [Read more...]
Time for Halloween Treats
Fall has officially arrived, and Halloween is just around the corner. Many children love the costumes and the parties that are often associated with the holiday. Whether you are hosting a party or … [Read more...]
Vanilla Milkshakes
Summer vacation from school is winding down quicker than most children want to admit. My grandson has spent much of his summer at my house, helping out with the gardening and other chores, while still … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake
Oh my goodness! I have made many dump cakes before, but never a chocolate one until now. All last week I was craving something chocolate, and I didn't know just what I wanted until I saw this recipe, … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Filled Crescent Rolls
Too bad I'm not a shareholder in the Pillsbury Corporation with all the crescent rolls I use. They are so versatile and make a good basis for many yummy recipes. This recipe for Peanut Butter … [Read more...]
Cookies for Santa
There's not a cookie that looks more like Christmas than these Candy Cane Blossoms. They're perfect to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve. I adapted the original recipe slightly by adding a … [Read more...]
Cookies for the Grandchildren
I have been so inspired by all the Christmas goodies I have seen on Pinterest and on the blogs, there's just not time to make them all. One of the bakers who inspires me is Marsha at The Better Baker. … [Read more...]
Best Ever Play Dough Recipe
Christmas vacation has officially started for my grandson Landon. His school was dismissed early on Friday, so he came to my house for the afternoon. The weather was too drizzly and damp for playing … [Read more...]
Creepy Popcorn Hands
This treat is a popular one with school kids at the Fall Festival. Last year I made a big basketful of these Creepy Popcorn Hands and they were sold in the "Country Store" at the Fall Festival. These … [Read more...]
