Photo courtesy of Erika at IvoryHut You know what my favorite thing ever is? A really good cookie. So when I set out to make something – anything – for the Big Summer Potluck, I wanted to do something unusual. And then Maggy sent out the call for tea time treats. First, I thought I’d …
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All photos courtesy of Erika at IvoryHut [wpurp-searchable-recipe]Big Summer Potluck Cookies – – – [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]
Is there anything more familiar and wholesome than a peanut butter cookie? Not to this American girl. I was thinking a lot this morning about my nan. I miss her a lot. We just visited the family in San Antonio over July 4th, but it’s always hard to leave again. This morning, thinking about Nanny, …
I have to know: Are James and I the only couple that have contests about who got the better food when you go out to eat? Usually, James wins at “Dinner”. I don’t know why that is, but he does. I, however, recently won at “Dessert”. It’s one of the biggest wins I’ve had in …
Whoa Mama. Can I tell you how excited I was when these babies first came out of the oven? Never in my life have I baked something that looked identical to what I would find in the neighborhood bakery, or even a Starbucks (I mean, come on, have you seen their quality control?). A while …
Ranger Cookies are possibly better than Oatmeal Raisin cookies. And I gotta be honest, that’s really saying something for me. I found the recipe in my new version of the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book. It’s a great book to have around for all your cooking basics. I got the version that is spiral …
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is luscious and easy. No need for extra eggs or butter, this cake comes together in one bowl.
Tonight I had the pleasure of taking a cupcake decorating class at the local high school. The class was taught by a local business woman that was inspired by a magazine cover, got some books, and started decorating. She now has a successful home catering company. Exciting!! I learned how to mix colors in one …
I’ve been meaning to get an entry up for a while. I missed all the Valentine’s Day shennanigans, so instead, I’ll bring you a cake perfect for Easter-Spring-Fiestaish celebrations. It used to be that I’d pick up a box of cake mix and just.. follow the instructions. But last year, I started reading other food …
Look at those lovely flecks of orange Hershey’s Pumpkin Spice goodness. I first saw these specialty Hershey’s Kisses at Target in a pre-flight snack rush. I grabbed them on impulse. Who knows when you’re going to find a novelty like that again? Plus, every time I find something amazing at Target, if I don’t buy …