We're taking a bit of time off as my brother, Tom, passed away a few days ago after a lengthy, but valiant battle with cancer. Tom was a brother, husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all.
He was a Northwest Airlines pilot for over forty years and truly "a jack of all trades". Tom was always full of energy and talented beyond comparison with his hands; he could fix anything ...
Sugar Cookie Pops
I've been sharing some fun recipes this week from a wedding shower we hosted last weekend and I tempted you yesterday with pictures of these delicious Sugar Cookie Pops. These fun cookies on a lollipop stick can be served unadorned for a wonderful after school treat with a glass of cold milk or all fancied up with icing and sprinkles for a fabulous party treat. The cookie mold that I used makes ...
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Headed to London to Visit the Queen, oops! I Mean the Princesses!
We're about beside ourselves as we sit at the airport headed to London to visit our daughter, son-in-law and three sweet little princesses (granddaughters).
We'll be in London for the next two weeks and plan to share lots of fun sights and new recipes while we're there. There will also be a few wonderful guest bloggers so check back often and don't miss these delicious Sugar Cookie ...
Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad
You may not be familiar with Israeli Couscous but if it's not a staple in your kitchen you will be sure to add it once you try this delicious salad. Along with being quite tasty it has a very interesting history...............
Ptitim (Hebrew: פתיתים) is an Israeli toasted pasta shaped like rice or little balls. Outside of Israel it is known as Israeli couscous or Jerusalem ...
Pie Pops, A Yummy Sweet Treat in a Small Parcel
I'm sharing recipes this week from a wedding shower we had on Sunday. One of the desserts that everyone enjoyed were these delicious pie pops.
I used a Cream Cheese Pastry recipe from Once Upon a Plate, one of my favorite blogs, but you could easily use purchased pie crusts which would make these fabulous, unique treats a piece of cake pie to make! These would be a fun snack to ...
Raspberry Almond Shortbreads
My husband says that I can never leave "well enough alone". He frequently says something like this; "Chris, these bla-bla-bla (fill in the blank) are wonderful, so why would you want to do something different with the recipe?" I guess it's the renegade in me........
or maybe a restless spirit, or maybe it's just because I have so much fun trying new things, you know, "re-inventing the ...
Mari’s Marvelous Brioche Buns with Fresh Rosemary
Last week when I saw these amazing looking Brioche Buns on Once Upon a Plate, a beautiful blog by Mari, I knew it would just be a matter of time before the fragrance of buttery, delicious brioche would be permeating my kitchen.......
Yesterday I spent the day cooking for a party that I'm having this weekend. I was trying to decide what type of rolls to make for the chicken salad sandwiches ...
Best Ever Yellow Cake
I know, I know there are some pretty decent cake mixes out there. They've improved greatly over the years and many people swear by them. I personally just don't like that slightly artificial taste that still persists and.......... did you ever look at the ingredient label?............... The labels typically start out quite respectable with something like this; Sugar, Enriched Bleached Wheat ...
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Not Your Mama’s Pizza!
Not Your Mama's Pizza! - this may not be your run of the mill, everyday, ordinary mama's pizza but it is my mama's pizza................. well, kind of.............
You see I grew up in the 50's and 60's in the Midwest where dinner wasn't dinner unless it had all the elements of the royal trinity - meat, potatoes and veggies - and my mom stuck to these rules quite religiously. Living in ...
Snicker Bar Blondies
I've been making these simple but delicious blondies for years now, always to rave reviews, but today I decided to have some fun with them..........
But before I get started telling about this delicious sweet treat I wanted to remind you to enter the FREE GIVEAWAY DRAWING - a year's supply of fabulous Maldon Sea Salt! You have until Friday - but don't miss out!
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Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Caramel Cascades Icing
This cake is crazy good! sensational! heavenly! You'll have to take my word on this, although I know many who would testify that this is true. I have co-workers who beg me to bring this to work. There is never any left to bring home, not even a crumb, much to the chagrin of my dear husband! A number of years ago, when I visited my son at college, I brought this cake along to share with his ...
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Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup with Melting Bocconcini
Okay, okay, maybe I'm rushing the season just a bit.........
but we had a lovely break in the weather today. Instead of sweltering temperatures in the upper nineties, the day was clear and beautiful with the highs in the mid eighties and a dip into the low sixties tonight! Hip, hip hooray! It got me excited about pulling out the sweaters and blankets and .................MAKING ...
