My mom is an unbelievable baker and cook. One of her specialties is pie. Each year as we make plans to gather at my parents’ house to celebrate Thanksgiving, I offer to bring something. Read the rest of this entry »
7 Vegetable Wonder
November 2nd, 2009 by Amanda
When it’s cold here in the midwest, it is COLD. We don’t mess around! But we seasoned snow bunnies know that warm clothes and a hot meal can transform the view out your window from that of the frozen tundra to a winter wonderland. Read the rest of this entry »
Amazing Pizza Casserole with a Popover Top
October 29th, 2009 by Liz
With two daughters — a pre-teen and a teen — family time is often in competition with friends time. My husband and I wanted to find a way to let the kids have fun with their friends without always having them out at the movies or the mall. We invented “Friday Friends Night.” Read the rest of this entry »
Here Comes the Funny Face Pizza Parade!
October 26th, 2009 by Cindy
Pizzas on parade! This weekend some of my grandkids and I had great fun creating a number of unique and funny faces on mini pizzas for lunch. Read the rest of this entry »
Treat Your Ghosts and Goblins to this Spooktacular Cookie!
October 22nd, 2009 by Julie
If you’re looking for the ultimate Halloween party dessert, look no further! This treat looks incredible but tastes even better. Read the rest of this entry »
Sparkling Candy Corn Cookies
October 19th, 2009 by Becky
Candy Corn is a “must have” around Halloween time. These tasty morsels are addictive. I don’t know about you, but I just couldn’t imagine not having at least one handful sometime during the month of October. Read the rest of this entry »
Smiling Scarecrow Cupcakes…They’re a Craft and a Snack!
October 15th, 2009 by Julie
Fall is definitely in the air! Cooler weather, changing leaves, hot cider, fresh apples, and plenty of comfort food…I love every bit of it! Now that school is in full swing, I have been busier than ever. Many of the fall activities at our school are underway, so my responsibilities as Vice-President of the PTO and Head Parent for Sydney’s 3rd grade class have kept me beyond busy. Between redesigning the PTO website, planning fundraisers, and getting parties planned for Sydney’s classroom (in addition to everything I do as a stay-at-home mom), I don’t have much free time. But who’s complaining? I really do love it! Read the rest of this entry »
Maple: It’s not just for breakfast anymore!
October 12th, 2009 by Amanda
My experience with maple flavoring is pretty much limited to the maple syrup I douse my pancakes and waffles in. I love it - which explains my husband’s quips like, “Would you like a little pancake with your syrup?”. But I have always categorized maple as a “breakfast” flavor (or occasionally “brinner” - as we affectionately call breakfast-for-dinner at our house). Read the rest of this entry »
Fresh Fall Leaves (Sugar Cookies, That Is)
October 8th, 2009 by Amanda
This fall, my sister is studying abroad in Europe. While this is a fabulous opportunity for her, we were very sad that she would be missing much of autumn at home, which includes Thanksgiving - her favorite meal of the entire year. Read the rest of this entry »
Do You Have Any Cookies?
October 5th, 2009 by Becky
This is a question I hear every time one of my sons or their friends stops by our house. Although I like to tell myself they are there to see me, I know deep down the cookies are the real reason they drop in. But, if baking is what it takes to encourage those visits, I’m willing to rise to the occasion. Read the rest of this entry »