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 […]
Treats
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, […]