I bought a bunch of peaches last week. I made two Creamy Peach Pies, some peach jam, and a couple of gluten free mini peach cobblers (for my mom). (Don’t get super excited…I haven’t conquered gluten free cooking…the crust part was Gluten Free Bisquick.) So the peaches that were used for the jam and pies [...]
Each year our kiddos enroll in 4-H. Last year our girls entered in the “foods” category. Our Hannah entered Bananaberry Muffins, a recipe from a dear friend and fellow blogger, Karla, over at The Culinary Enthusiast. These muffins got glowing remarks from the judge and are a common breakfast food at our house at least [...]
We made these rolls last year the day before Easter and it was a hit! Not only were they yummy but they helped tell the Easter story in a hands-on approach! Enjoy! Resurrection Rolls 8 large marshmallows 1/4 cup melted butter sugar/cinnamon mixture (approx. 2 T each) 1 – 10 ounce can of crescent rolls [...]
Happy Spring everyone! It seem like we’ve been waiting forever for this special day to arrive. Well, here in northern Indiana it may seem like forever. Those of you who live in nice, balmy climates may not think this day is so special. The beginning of Spring means baby animals will be born soon. Our [...]
My cooking mentors were my husband’s mother and grandmothers. I had never liked cream pies until visiting my husband’s grandmother one spring many years ago. Just one bite is all it took. I fell in love. The smooth cream blended with the fresh taste of bananas. It was the best thing I had ever tasted. [...]
It’s so much easier to cook or bake when all we need are a few simple ingredients. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve gone to the kitchen to whip something up and picked the box or packet mix over something from scratch. We’ve all been there, right? It’s so much easier! Plus [...]
Since we were on the topic of gingerbread men yesterday over at Old House Kitchen ( my blog) I thought I’d share with you my recipe (from my dear friend, Jeanne). These are great on a tree…specifically in the kitchen! If we had enough space in ours to have a stand alone tree the kiddos [...]
A Thanksgiving dinner menu just doesn’t seem complete without cranberry sauce. Even though most people around our table (and I have a feeling around a lot of tables in America) take a tiny little serving just because it’s the thing to do. Well no need to feel obligated any longer. I have an alternative for [...]