What is one of your favorite smells in the kitchen? At least in my kitchen, there is always that one baking smell that leaves you counting down with the timer! My “ultimate” baking smell is the smell of fresh bread baking. It’s simply an irresistible smell that leaves me drooling at the front of the …
When I was younger, my mom would make us donuts as a treat. She didn’t make them often, but when she did, we would all do just about anything to get one hot out of the fryer. Generally, they were dipped in a cinnamon-sugar mix or powdered sugar, but once in a while, she would …
I grew up baking macaroons once in a while and was intrigued when I ran across a new cookie called a macaron. At first, I swore it was a typo, but the macaron didn’t look a thing like what I had grown up eating, nor did it taste the same. Which is better? Well, I …
The weather is finally changing, and we don’t seem to have any snow in the forecast, which leads me to look for some fun new cool drinks for the boys and me to enjoy. I’m looking forward to getting the deck furniture out in a couple of weeks to sit out there and work while …
One thing my house doesn’t run out of is tortillas. They have so many uses and are a family favorite for various reasons. Not only do they taste great, but they sure do make into a meal in a hurry! The whole household prefers this homemade flour tortilla recipe to store-bought any day. Tortillas can …
During the summer, I try to host several parties and attend even more of them. Much to my husband’s dismay, I’m a social bug and don’t truly need a reason to have a party other than the day ends in “y.” The hardest part about throwing and attending parties for me? Planning a menu or …
How does one get the traditional flavors of Bananas Foster without lighting their dessert on fire? This Bananas Foster Bread Recipe is just the thing. Don’t get me wrong, I do love the desired effect that bananas foster originated with. Whipping up a sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark rum, and banana liqueur and …
Easter is upon us, and it’s always a fun time for some special treats. I love Christmas and all, but I think that the Spring colors make Easter baking even more fun. The boys are willing to do anything to get in the kitchen with me, but the Spring colors seem to bring more excitement …
To make these Easy Sugar Cookies you will need the following ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, four, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Here’s the History of these Simple Sugar Cookies One of my biggest memories growing up revolves around this easy sugar cookie recipe. My birthday is in December and my mom worked really hard to …
Fruit salsas have always been something I have avoided. Something just didn’t seem right to me about spicy and sweet at the same time. This last summer we went camping as a large group with my husband’s aunt and uncle, and they introduced me to this Easy Pineapple Salsa. It took a little bit of …