In a few hours a group of teenage girls will descend on our home, with baking on their mind. My daughter is having a few friends over for some Christmas baking fun. It seems they’ve graduated from their Easy-Bake Ovens to the real thing, and I’m totally tickled about that. I’m happy to retreat to the next room to finish up some wrapping and continue reading …
It’s funny how the mind works, or at least my mind. For example, years upon years (actually up until I googled it a few minutes ago) it didn’t occur to me that Peppermint Patties were named because of their shape, instead of after a person named Patty. I think Charlie Brown threw me off a bit. I was like, “I’m not sure who continue reading …
Pin It During the holidays I always love pulling out the family cookbook to search for goodies to share at parties and whatnot. Usually I’m looking for the recipes I’ve enjoyed over the years, but every now and then I’ll try something new. Like these truffles, Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles. Simple? Certainly. Tasty? Uh, huh.
Pin It Last week when I opened the pantry door a couple of bags of butterscotch chips fell down. I took it as a sign that I should bake cookies. It was very clear to me. I even think I heard trumpets blare in the distance. So I baked. I baked Walnut Butterscotch Cookies to be exact, adapted from the Chocolate Cherry and Walnut Cookies continue reading …
Holidays are meant to be a time for spending with friends and family, but sometimes the hustle and bustle of all the planning, cooking, shopping, and driving to and fro gets in the way of really being able to visit and relax. I’m hoping this holiday season will be different, and I think it can with a little planning, a little of politely saying continue reading …
