Just in time for Christmas this year – I managed to turn my “go-to” biscotti recipe into chocolate peppermint biscotti! These came out amazing, if I may say! I used my basic biscotti recipe – originally called “Swedish Almond Toast”. The “crispness” of this recipe is what makes it a […]
My cookie baking frenzy is in full speed now, with only 3 more days til Christmas! Today I made another one of my favorites that my Mom used to make – date nut pinwheels. They are nutty, and gooey from the dates, and rolled in a magnificent cookie dough that […]
Every baker has a version of these traditional Christmas cookies. Peanut butter blossoms were certainly a part of my Mother’s cookie recipe collection, and a part of our Christmas celebrations throughout my childhood. The best part of family baking traditions – is the passing down of these recipes. This is […]
Fruitcake varies from actual “cake” with assorted chopped fruit in it, to the more popular fudge-like versions with citron, lemon or orange peel, nuts, cherries, pineapple, raisins, and occasionally rum or brandy. I’ve never been a fan of the use of citron or citrus peel, since I find it adds […]
I recently came up with a cake to celebrate a baby shower at work. Not just a “baby shower” – but a “twin baby shower”!!! A boy and a girl are due in February! I set to work immediately, and decided on a carousel. What cuter way to celebrate 2 […]
This recipe for Christmas Kentucky spice cookies comes from a friend named Alison. She was my neighbor while I lived near Seattle, Washington in 1988. We both had young children, so shared playtime, mom-time, and of course recipes! The cookie has a very unique texture from the molasses – nice […]
This recipe is my favorite biscotti recipe of all time! It is actually called “Swedish Almond Toast” – and I think that describes it perfectly. I’m not a fan of a “hard” biscotti. This recipe has the perfect blend of ingredients to make a “crispy” cookie, rather than a “hard” […]
Like many of my recipes, the source of this toffee recipe goes way back! Probably 30 years! Over the course of my travels while married to a Coast Guard officer – this recipe was shared with me. The only notation on the recipe card is “Karen” – THANK YOU KAREN! […]
This is my “Moment of Joy” Chocolate Cake with chocolate whipped cream filling!! That’s what I will be serving tomorrow, when my family gets together for our “belated” Thanksgiving dinner. My “moments of joy” are a celebration of the little things in my life, that make me truly happy! Being […]
The holidays are here, and my cookie frenzy has begun! I start making Christmas cookies in November, and continue filling my freezer into December. That way I have lots of cookies to easily put together gift bags, and trays for friends! Giving them away is the best part of making […]
It’s hard to believe that I’ve had my food blog up and running for about a year now – and I have never posted an apple pie recipe! What was I thinking? Well here it is – my apple pie recipe – turned into individual tarts. This was originally a […]
Cinnamon/applesauce Christmas ornaments – I started making these adorable and simple “cookie cutter” ornaments over 30 years ago – when my babies were – well – “babies”!! You might think this non-food post is a bit odd for a “food blog” – but these ornaments are actually made with a […]
I have had this gingerbread cookie recipe for over 30 years now – I think it may have been shared with me during my life as a Coast Guard wife. Getting together with other wives over food, recipes, and children was commonplace. It makes a great dough for cut-out cookies. […]
My oldest daughter Jennifer is turning 34 this month! WHHAAATT? How did that happen?? She is my first born, and of course, it feels like only yesterday. I decided to surprise her with an “early birthday cake” today! I thought a vanilla cheesecake/cake would be perfect. I made an 8″ […]
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