Today is Paige’s Birthday! Yeah! I find it hard to believe that my baby girl is 11 years old! Where did time go? In the picture, Paige is posing with her early birthday present – a “new” bike! She has really been wanting a new bike that fit her since she had grown too tall for the other bikes. She was ecstatic to get this one! For her birthday supper, she has chosen lasagna, garlic bread and cake. I am…
So….I am having random thoughts again. Feel free to laugh or shake your head. That is what I do when this happens! #1 Can the Iowa Caucus be over yet? I know that this is important, but for the life of me I can not get excited over it. That and I find myself leaning towards supporting Newt Gingrich instead of Ron Paul. That alone is disturbing. At least both men are leading fairly positive campaigns so far. But I…
These muffins are a family favorite even with my blueberry haters. They are easy to make a batch and great for on-the-go breakfasts. Plus, I love these to use up the blueberries I froze last summer. I love to have these on hand during the holidays too to give as gifts and to have for holidays snacks. As always, please make your own substitutions to suit you. I use 2 cups whole wheat flour and 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour….
Today’s holiday recipe is one that we discovered last year and fell in love with. I will not claim it is healthy, but we all know that mint is palate cleanser! (hehehe!) This recipe is from the Food Network and all honors shall go to them! Peppermint-Mini Marshmallow Bark 1 pound white chocolate 1/2 cup chopped peppermints 1/2 cup mini marshmallows Line a baking sheet with foil, shiny-side up; smooth out the creases. Make sure all your tools…
This recipe is again from my mom. I am not sure where she got the recipe, but I love these too. Warning!!! There is nothing healthy or naturally good about this recipe. This is just pure sinful deliciousness! Crispy Covered Marshmellows 20-24 ounces large puffed marshmellows, frozen on a tray13 ounce box Rice Crispies Heat together using a double boiler: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 40 caramels 1 cup butter When the mixture is heated through and caramels are melted,…
This recipe was passed down from my Great-Grandmother Youde through the generations to me! I am very thankful for the wonderful recipes that get passed down for us to enjoy. Molasses Cookies3/4 cup shortening or butter (my preference)1 cup sugar1 egg1/4 teaspoon salt4 Tablespoon molasses2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon gingerMix the first five ingredients together by first creaming the butter and sugar together, then adding the egg, salt, and molasses. Mix together the flour, baking soda,…