Banana Girl
The kids began their nightly “What is our bedtime snack?” routine. It’s usually something small – like sharing a banana. This night I got a little crafty. …and the kiddos were silent because as time went on, mom kept pulling more and more goodies out of the pantry. We ended up with this little number… […]
Homemade Graham Crackers
Since its the time of year for making memories with gingerbread houses, I’m sharing an excellent recipe for homemade graham crackers. This dough is so versatile and easy to shape into walls and roof pieces to make the perfect gingerbread house of any size. Merry Christmas! So, what did I do with those soft, sweet, […]
Smooth Homemade Marshmallows
If you’ve never had a fresh marshmallow, you have GOT to try this recipe. There’s no other way to describe these other than fluffy pillows of sweetness. I am now forever a store-bought marshmallow snob. Where have these yummy, homemade treats been my whole life? I recently checked the ingredient list on the back of the […]
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry CUPCAKE
My mom loved strawberries. I can remember a fresh bowl of berries being a staple on the counter next to the sink all summer long. Her favorite was to slice them, sprinkle with sugar, and let them sit a while to make their own syrup. Yum! Oh how things changed when we found out how […]
Velvety Chocolate Mousse
I had some heavy cream left over from making caramels and wanted to put it to good use. Oh, this is DEFINITELY what I call, “good use”! It’s about as simple as it gets but oh so delicious. Velvety Chocolate Mousse 1 cup Heavy Cream 3 oz Semisweet Chocolate, chopped 2 T Confectioners’ Sugar 1/2 […]
Gooey Caramel Cake
Caramel and cake are two of my favorite foods. It’s just perfect to combine the two. My little guy just had a birthday and I couldn’t decide on the perfect cake UNTIL I found this little number. It’s no secret that I’m in love with caramel so naturally I made this A-MA-ZING cake. It was […]