The first day of school is always a crazy time. When I considered sending cupcakes on the first day, my “mommy-sense” emphatically told me not to on so many levels. Most important, it really is just too chaotic to add… Read moreAdorable Back to School Cupcakes
During the couple of weeks that I had a super abundance of fresh strawberries, I ran across a recipe for raspberry sauce (a Ball recipe) that grabbed me. I made the switch from raspberries to strawberries, and am living happily… Read moreChocolate Strawberry Sauce – For Canning, Gifting or Just Eating!
Cheese straws are a southern favorite. I have memories of these cheesy sticks of yumminess that go back to the days when our extended family gathered for Homecoming in central Louisiana. Whether at my grandparents house or down by the… Read moreSouthern Summer Cheese Straws
Looking for a yummy and simple homemade gift? Turn to this old-fashioned favorite when you want to make in large batches for holiday gifts. Peanut Brittle is one of our family’s traditional recipes and folks eagerly await it (and our Homemade… Read moreEasy Homemade Peanut Brittle
I still remember the first time I tried Chai tea. My daughter, a tea fanatic, had a chai tea latte from our local coffee shop and insisted that I taste it. She promised that is was nothing like regular hot… Read moreChai Snickerdoodle Cookies
Shortbread for Santa, Hanukkah sweets, New Year’s treats—whatever traditions you hold dear, cookies are key at holiday time. With these few simple pointers on measuring, mixing (not too much!), size, and more, you can make this the year for mastering… Read more8 Tips for Amazing Holiday Cookies
I get a TON of catalogs. Don’t get me wrong – I love catalogs. But I get a ton. There are a couple of fancy pants food catalogs that offer me the opportunity to order tiny cookies or popcorn or… Read moreHomemade Chocolate-Dipped Caramel Apples
Ask me to tell you what my favorite desserts are and I will most definitely say homemade vanilla ice cream, old fashioned banana pudding, coconut pound cake, gooey chocolatey brownies and creme brulee. I get creme brulee anytime I can… Read moreEasy Creamy Creme Brulee
Today my daughter asked me to order her some pre-made meal kits that she could grab and go to her college classes and work. We usually get one that features sunflower seed butter. They’re really good and healthy, but a little… Read morePeanut and Nut Butter Alternatives + How to Make Sunflower Seed Butter
Some of you – my amazing amazing Nest Full of New friends – have had so much snow! I can’t even process the crazy amounts of snow in your neighborhoods and towns. As you probably heard, a mere fraction of… Read moreEasy Coconut Snowball Cupcakes
