It’s February…snow is falling, temperatures are cool, but things are about to get hot and steamy. Lol, it’s only 9 more days till Valentines day! The countdown is on. Now, we can’t help you find a date if you’re flying solo. However, we certainly are going to do our best […]
Treats
Marshmallows
What is it about these sweet, pillowy confections that any age loves? Why is it that the thought of a marshmallow to brings comfort or memories of fun? It’s as though the marshmallow is a medicinal sugary treat. A goody used in both adults and children to bring joy and […]
Tawny Popcorn
Oh yummy….caramel popcorn. It always has an essence of fun doesn’t it? We both remember growing up in homes where caramel popcorn was made for special occasions. Christmas – there were caramel popcorn balls. Halloween – the caramel popcorn was passed along in the loot. Birthday parties had bowls full […]
Spiced Nuts
What is it about Christmas? Why is it that the season makes us all want to do a little something extra, try maybe a little harder, push a bit further, and generally make things a little more special. This recipe for spiced nuts follows that suit. It takes something many […]
Grandma’s Sugar Cookies
Oh those little sweet sugar cookies…those amazing bites of pure bliss. A simple cookie that can literally stop the world around you for that one moment as you take a bite, close your eyes and let yourself indulge. Before we continue, did we mention yet that we LOVE sugar cookies? […]
Whipped Shortbread
Shortbread! Who doesn’t love shortbread? Is there anything truly more magical at Christmas!?! We think not. Whipped shortbread has a way of appealing to every age, every taste and every Christmas party. Even as we sit here, and begin to think about how to describe its incredible angelic texture and […]
Grandma’s Gingerbread
Christmas time, Christmas parties, Christmas fun and activities…It all sounds amazing right? To a child that can’t eat gluten, whether they’re celiac or have a gluten sensitivity, it can be a terrifying thing to navigate. The thought of all the baking and treats, bringing “their own” food to a party, […]