This post on how to make iced coffee is brought to you on behalf of my partnership with Hamilton Beach. The thoughts and opinions below are my own, and I was not influenced in any way by this partnership. I enjoy a couple of warm cups of coffee in the morning, and before receiving my …
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 …
I don’t know about you for sure, but I love take-out! It often gives me a chance to have things prepared quickly that I don’t often get at home. However, the problem with this for me is that I don’t live anywhere near a take-out restaurant. It’s 25 miles to the nearest grocery store, so …
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 …
I will admit I was a perpetual breakfast skipper for a looooong time. I would have a cup or two of coffee and be starving by 10. I would make myself wait until noon when my husband came home for lunch, and I would scarf down more than my fair share. Recently, my husband and …
Rice Krispie treats are an iconic American classic, and I have taken it to the next level with these easy Cherry Rice Krispie Treats. They don’t take anymore time to prepare than the originals but sure do step up the flavor. Besides their crave-worthy flavor, one reason to love making Rice Krispie treats is that …