learning, creating, and celebrating with your family all year
Do you know what makes me happy? Well, lots of things. But, the one that I have in mind right now is my children’s great love for the light and airy vanilla frosting I make. Jack, in particular, will sometimes say (just out of the blue), “Mom — you make the best frosting I’ve ever had. It’s so much better… Read More
Although I last made these before Christmas, with Autumn starting today, it seemed perfect to post about cake donuts. This recipe is one that my Mom used when we were growing up. Before I post this recipe, please know this is from an old cookbook. These are not low cal donuts. Hang on, are there low cal donuts? If so,… Read More
We recently went all out for the boys’ birthdays and had their birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. This is, of course, not keeping in with our trying to be a bit more frugal. But, we decided that since they rarely have a birthday party (especially one with friends), and since we were able to have them both be “the… Read More
For our Christmas baskets/platters in 2008, one of the goodies that was included (which we froze ahead of time, so we didn’t have to do all of the baking at once) were Super Duper Chocolate Kiss Cookies. I read about them in a magazine called Christmas Cookies and they were billed as a cookie to make with your kids, since… Read More
One of my sisters will not allow me to put together a holiday gift basket for her without this yummy holiday snack mix. The fun thing about this mix is that if there is something you really love, you can add in more. Likewise, if you really don’t like a certain mix addition, you can leave it out. (Recipe slightly… Read More
This year was the first time that I attempted to make shortbread cookies. Eric couldn’t quit raving about these simple three ingredient shortbread cookies. Shortbread Cookies Shortbread Cookie Recipe Print Recipe type: Dessert Ingredients 4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 pound cold butter Instructions In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter… Read More