Warm Belly

We had a snow day and the kiddos were so restless by 9am.  I figured a nice, warm bowl of oatmeal would settle them down a little.  Aside from the sweets I added, they did actually calm down a bit.  Something about a full, warm belly makes anyone relax a bit. I added a scoop […]

Cookie “Wings”

cookie cutter mug wings

I’ve found one of the most adorable treats.  They’re mug-hugging cookie wings made with a special, yet super simple cookie cutter.  Who doesn’t love a sweet treat along with their coffee or tea?  When I saw these, I thought they’d be perfect for a holiday party or even a shower. This post contains affiliate links […]

Golden Eggs

class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;” I’ve been reading Gesine Prado’s blog for a while.  She’s an amazing baker with quite a story.  Her recipe (and video demo) for her Golden Eggs is posted here.  Buttery, sweet, and delicious!  I don’t have an egg pan for baking so I used my regular muffin pan.   It’s hard […]

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 […]

White Lasagna Roll-Ups

It was late in the afternoon and I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner so I searched the fridge for anything that would work well together.  I came up with this and it was a huge success.  The kiddos gobbled up every last bit and asked for more. It was too […]