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guest post by Sue Wagner of Laundry for Six It’s a toss up as to whether my favorite season is fall or summer. I do know that summer fades into hot, sweaty and mosquito-infested, whereas fall starts off with beautiful Indian summer days and crisp nights and has it’s wonderful finale with Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season. Fall definitely has that going for it! I am ready to get out the sweaters, start cooking some harvest-inspired dishes and, my kids’ favorite part,…
I find something utterly delicious about the combination of chocolate and sour cream in desserts. Of course, I also adored chocolate truffles made with goat cheese, as crazy as that sounds, but this dessert is much more main stream. Enjoy a square chilled from the fridge, with a glass of milk to wash it down. Chocolate Cheesecake Squares Makes 9 squares Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup cookie crumbs 3 Tbsp. melted butter 1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened) 1 cup light sour cream 1/3…
I went nuts over these cookies. They are a perfect balance of soft peanut butter cookie, a dab of jam and an amazing but simple peanut butter frosting. They are YUM-O and I don’t care who knows it. PB and J Cookies Makes 20-25 cookies 1/2 c. AP flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 c. creamy peanut butter 1/4 c. unsalted butter, room temp. 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 egg Strawberry Jam 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 1…
In Volume One – Issue Two of Penzeys One Magazine I ran across a simple yet intriguing recipe for Banana Smoothies. Unlike the smoothies of my past, this smoothie was very thin and only took a few ingredients. It is a perfect, refreshing drink and a great way to sneak in some calcium and fruit into your kiddies menu. Oh, and for those who were wondering like I was, the secret to these Banana Smoothies is a small addition of almond extract. Secret Banana Smoothies…
Who is excited for the holidays? Can I get a “HEY….HO!!!” Here is a nice sampling of our No-brainer Recipes that may come in handy for your family gatherings and parties. Click on each image to view the recipe.
As the holiday season approaches it’s time to start thinking about all of those fabulous dinner parties that you’ll either be attending or spearheading! In this four part series I’ll be sharing some dinner party must haves that are sure to help make these occasions extra special. If you have a sweet tooth, then you’re in for a real treat – part 3 of this 4 part series is all about desserts! At the end of your tasty, savoury holiday feast, it’s time to relax,…
::GIVEAWAY CLOSED:: “When someone comes to your home and sits at your table and breaks bread with you, your relationship is forever changed.” -The Gathering of Friends, Volume One I love that quote. It seems as if we have forgotten the beauty and importance of having meals together with family and friends, and The Gathering of Friends, Volume One and Two has reconfirmed my love of gatherings.
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm.
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