We’ve been back to our favorite local farm and picked a couple of baskets full of huge, fabulous blackberries! It seems like forever since they were last in season. Time for an amazing Seedless Blackberry Cobbler! We went early, it’s… Read moreSeedless Blackberry Cobbler
Growing up, every year we’d celebrate Father’s Day, 4th of July and Dad’s birthday within a two week span. It was pretty chock full of desserts and goodies. My favorite was Mom’s famous cheesecake, though. It wasn’t a fancy cheesecake…. Read moreMom’s Amazing Cheesecake (and Dad’s Favorite!)
Growing up, my grandma and my mom made the best banana pudding ever! Yes, ever. Their secret was Jell-o Custard like this: or this: This stuff made the most remarkable banana pudding, but Jell-o doesn’t make it anymore. Boo! Kraft,… Read moreBanana Pudding Squares
There’s an ongoing battle at our house about pies. I’m from New Orleans, so I argue that Pecan Pie is the best one. The Yankee I’m married to is very contrary and insists that the primo pie is apple…. Read moreApple and Pecan Pie Pound Cake
It’s strawberry time! A new season of bright, fragrant, ruby-red strawberries always holds my attention. I’m tempted to load up on as many as I can carry and head home with little else, except maybe some heavy cream, and hunker… Read moreStrawberry Season is Here Again! Easy Recipes You’ll Love
You know we love dessert. But slaving away in a kitchen for hours … not so much. Especially when we could be outside, in the sun, spending time with our friends and family. So we decided to have our chocolate… Read moreDesserts You Can Make in 60 Minutes or Less (Infographic)
If you’ve been with me a while, you’ve probably noticed that I like “easy”. Another thing I like is pie crust! For example, we make Easy As Pie Crust cookies pretty regularly. The other thing to know about me is… Read moreChocolate Stars Pie Crust Cookies
With peaches at their peak, this is the best time of year to whip up a Fresh Peach Cobbler! This recipe originated at the Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston, Louisiana and was the Grand Champion back in the 1970’s. It’s been… Read moreFresh Peach Cobbler
To me, the best part of the pie is (usually) the crust. No stone throwing, please. I’ve embraced my *cough* uniqueness and I’m comfortable admitting this. I also don’t mind telling you that I’m the same way with pizza crust…. Read moreEasy as Pie Crust Cookies
Apple picking is a popular activity across the US, and a great way to get the family out for an outdoor activity that’s full of fun, and nutritiously sound. The science behind apple harvesting, and apple growing is more complex… Read moreUltimate Apple Picking Guide
