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!)
Basil plants everywhere else have grown wild this summer and now you’re probably wondering what you’re going to do with the rest of your abundant supply. Your first instinct is probably to make a boatload of pesto. Do it. One… Read more25 Ways to Use Basil
It’s strawberry season again! I can’t even begin to describe how happy that makes me. In Georgia, we can usually begin picking strawberries in late April/early May. Places north of here likely don’t see these fresh beauties until later in… Read moreStrawberry Pretzel Salad
Every year I struggle with trying to decide what to give friends and co-workers for Easter. You know, just a little token of the holiday. And I don’t mean that I think Easter is summed up by “Jesus is coming!… Read moreEaster Mason Jar Craft – Easy and Adorable!
Football Sunday…gotta feed all the boys. I have to figure something out every weekend. They watch football all day long and take every opportunity to let me know that they’re hungry. And when I say “opportunity”, I mean “commercial.”… Read moreBeer Cheese Soup – Quick and Easy!
I don’t remember exactly when these cookies came into my life, but I’m finding it hard to remember a time without them. When my mom’s friend, Jo Keller, shared her recipe with her ages ago, it instantly became a regular… Read moreJo’s Cheese Cookies
Wishing you all a happy, safe and chocolate-filled Halloween! Need some last minute ideas? Check these out! Creepy Cookie Puzzle Mandarin Jack-O-Lanterns PLUS the best Halloween dinner recipe ever! Ghost Truffles Candy Spiders … Read moreHappy Halloween!
Costumes? Check. Candy? Check. Creepy decorations? Check. Creamy Tacos? Check. (BONUS! Our traditional Halloween dinner – see recipe at the end of this post.) Dang. There was one more “C” on my list… Oh my gosh! Classroom treats! Having a… Read moreLast Minute Halloween Treats for the Class + A BONUS Recipe for You! #PumpkinFest
Well, the fall and winter will be here before you know it, as are many days (and nights) of cold, rain, snow, ice and wind. Thanks to a trunk load of firewood we got this weekend – courtesy of my… Read moreAn Adventure in Hot Chocolate
Are you planning a Halloween party? Having little ghosts, goblins, princesses and pirates at your house this year? If you’re looking for a unique party treat or super fun party activity, try this giant Creepy Cookie Puzzle. In the end,… Read moreCreepy Cookie Puzzle – Pin This One Right Now!
