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December 24, 2011 By 5 Comments
Sparkly Spice Bites make a great holiday cookie for a few reasons. They are very light, which make them perfect for shipping to loved ones. They also hold up great in a sealed container. If you find the traditional ginger cookies a bit too strong tasting, or if you are just looking for a twist to the traditional gingersnap, try these out. To get the sparkly, sugar top, simply dunk one end in milk, then sprinkle with sugar. The top will have a sweet crunch,…
December 10, 2011 By 4 Comments
Are you looking to add a little color to your cookie tray this year? If you aren’t afraid of some seriously sweet treats, I recommend these tasty Cathedral Windows. They are more candy than cookie, truth be told. A little bit messy, certainly, but they are festive and a delicious throwback to old fashioned treats. Cathedral Windows Makes about two dozen 1/4 cup butter 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 eggs, beaten (or any egg beater type product, as long as it is pasturized) 1…
October 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
I have a deep love for zucchini breads of all kinds. I make them all the time. Up until recently my favorite had been a coconut zucchini bread (recipe another time, ahem), but my top spot has now been replaced by the ultimate, the best, most amazing (according to Ali) Chocolate Orange Zucchini Bread. So here is what you need to know about this Chocolate Zucchini Bread. It is really moist – thank you zucchini and sour cream! It has amazing flavor, especially due to…
October 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
At my place there are a lot of nights where breakfast becomes dinner. Between having breakfast for breakfast, and breakfast for dinner, we tend to go through a lot of maple syrup. I wanted to try out a homemade syrup recipe, just a basic Maple to start. It turned out great and it was very simple to make. I’m willing to bet that some of you have the majority of the ingredients in your pantry like I did. No candy thermometers necessary, just stir continuously…
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If your skin is feeling dry and is in the need of a little TLC I have a great recipe for you, courtesy of diyNatural. Lemon, honey and olive oil are mixed together to create a simple facial mask that you can use three times a week to refresh your skin. Ready for the recipe? Note: I would recommend squeezing the juice from the lemon into a bowl. Strain any pulp or seeds from the juice. Measure the lemon juice using teaspoons or tablespoons. Then…
September 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Brace yourself. This is some seriously good eating. White Chocolate Peanut Butter and homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam. Easily the best PB&J I’ve ever had, and I’m willing to bed the best you’ve ever had too. Just look at the deliciousness. Are you ready to make some? Good, because with only four ingredients, it is super simple.
