Desserts & Snacks
Meringue Topped Bars
It’s Mother’s Day and I am baking. I know that I’m supposed to stay in bed and have things brought to me today, but I just couldn’t help myself. You see, we are in the midst of the crazy busy times that mark the end of the school year. But my kids still took time … Continue reading
Kitchen Sink Cookies and an Award
I am not a frequent cookie baker, but I got inspired to make these cookies by a fellow blogger, who I am honoring (with others) below. Tammy “Agrigirl” wrote about not wasting food and I it made me feel guilty about a gallon jar of dates that I have had sitting around for years (literally). … Continue reading
10 Minute (Beautiful) Pear Tart
I found a new fruit tart recipe on one of my regular blog reads (Healthy Eating for Ordinary People) last fall–right after buying a case of peaches. When the author mentioned she had prepared a beautiful peach masterpiece in 10 minutes (working time), it was fate. I must, however, admit that it took me 15 … Continue reading
Shortbread Cookie Snowflakes… or Squares… or Thistles if You Are Lucky
Let’s just pretend say this is in honor of St Patrick’s Day. You see I got this really cute Christmas cookie mold at closeout for 85% off—now who could resist that? The cookies depressions are in the shape of snowflakes and stars—ok not exactly spring-like. But I just couldn’t wait months to try it. Hey, … Continue reading
Make Your Own Chocolate Syrup: No High Fructose Corn Syrup!
I made an interesting discovery last Thanksgiving. You can bake the most beautiful pies in the world and the kids will go for the ice cream–the “a la mode”, sans pie. I can still see the delighted small bodies bent over the gallon tub, digging up scoops, followed by mock battles over the spray … Continue reading
A New Favorite Muffin: Apple Pie Streusel
I want to be in Yummy Chunklet’s carpool. Author of one of my favorite blogs, she recently featured an “Apple Pie Muffin” that she had been “seeing around”. Since I am flush with apples (after buying a giant box of seconds which I cored, sliced and froze for baking), these were a muffin I had … Continue reading
Cranberry Apple Crisp… Au Natural
Sweet and tart are a marvelous combination. The tart refreshes, while the sweet pulls you into its magic. The ultimate fall blend may be apples and cranberries. Even the colors cooperate—pale apple flesh setting off crimson berries. An easy way to meld these tastes is apple cranberry crisp. For efficiency, I’ve even stopped peeling the … Continue reading
Soooo Easy Freezer Sorbet
I can thank two friends for this recipe. They came over for dinner and I served a favorite dessert—a trio of 3 sorbet balls studded with mint leaves. (Ok, I forgot to add the mint that night, but imagine it as it should have been.) During dinner they mentioned that they were not going to … Continue reading
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (in Under an Hour)
It started with a combo lunch—buy a small salad and soup, get a piece of pie. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. Lunch ended, the pie arrived and before my fruit filled fork hit my mouth, the kids had polished off my piece and were lobbying for seconds. (Which I also got only a bite of, come to … Continue reading
Scones for a Royal Wedding
The upcoming royal wedding has captured the attention of the world. Always a romantic, I am excited about the event and nostalgic about the last royal wedding, which I remember well. When Charles and Diana wed, 30 years ago, I was a newly fledged professional in my first real job. In the days before DVR, … Continue reading
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