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 …
Pin It As far as candy goes, is there anything better than a caramel, chocolate, and nuts combo? I think not. So when I found this recipe for Turtle Candies in my Aunt Carole’s cookbook I had to stop all manner of housework, to try it out. Laundry must wait for things like this. Unfortunately, it didn’t have to wait too long because with continue reading …
S’mores are a regular treat around here this time of the year. We try to keep a stash of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows ready to go for impromptu get togethers. Taking the party outside around a bonfire works well, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate, does it? For those times, I decided to try an alternative and make s’mores in the oven. It certainly continue reading …
Here’s an old-time favorite that my mom used to make every Thanksgiving and Christmas when I was younger, but I think fall is perfect for this special treat, appropriately called Haystacks. They scream fall pumpkin picking, and tailgating time to me, don’t cha think? With a mere three ingredients these are prepped in no time for the best tasting haystack I’ve ever had. Begin with continue reading …
Sometimes you just have to make a cake. You do. It’s a fact. There’s something therapeutic about measuring, stirring and mixing to create sweet goodness out of simple ingredients. This recipe for Praline Cake Squares is one I’ve had marked in my Aunt’s cookbook for a while now. I don’t have any idea where it came from, but sure wish I did because I’d send continue reading …
