Christmas

Stuffed Pork Loin

March 25, 2013

I have recipe a little bit out of the ordinary and extra special for you all today. Because Easter is approaching, and because I don’t have a lot of “fancy dinner” recipes in my archives. Which is due to very simple fact that I am the Mom to many children who need more from me than a “fancy [...]

Easy Overnight Cinnamon Sticky Buns

December 18, 2012

I have mentioned a time or two that making bread and heavenly cinnamon rolls has to be one of my favorite ways to spend time in the kitchen. Truly it is. There is just something magical about the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. Love it today, tomorrow, in the good morning and half past [...]

30 Christmas Treat Recipes

December 11, 2012

I’m going to admit a little something to you today. Are you ready? Every year, a few days after Thanksgiving I get a little bit blue. Down. Bummed, I suppose you could call it. The reason for a silly dip in this old gals mood? I suppose you could call it a simple case of Bah-Humbug Grinch-itus. Not [...]

Cute Christmas Rice-Krispie Treats

December 8, 2012

This holiday season I wanted at least one of my Christmas Treat posts to be super kid friendly. Something our little ones would get a kick out of and be able to help with. These Cute Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are what I came up with. They are super tasty and a fun twist on [...]

Sweet and Salty Corn Pops

December 6, 2012

Every year, on Christmas Day, my brothers and sisters and I (and our families, of course) find ourselves gathered at my parents house. (12 adults and 16 kids, good glory!) We laugh and joke and talk about what went down in our respective homes on Christmas morning. How late were people up wrapping gifts? Did anyone put together a train set [...]

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

November 26, 2012

Hey there, ladies and gentlemen. I have a decadent holiday treat for you today. It involves chocolate cupcakes, sweet peppermint frosting and silky chocolate ganache. Sprinkle a few crushed up candy canes on top and you have a holiday treat worth every “oooooo” and “ahhhhhh” these pretty little babies are sure to get. If you are a chocolate/mint person, hold onto [...]

Cinnamon Spiced Wassail and a flute.

December 21, 2011

Pin It When I was growing up, my Mom made Christmas really great. She’s a gal with a real affection for literature and loves to search out and find stories here and there. She has a big three ring binder full of Christmas stories that have become a family treasure of sorts. What kind [...]

Orange Glazed Ham with Mustard Sauce

December 21, 2011

Pin It Well, well, well. I baked up some ham for you all today. Do you like ham? How about a lovely Orange Glazed Ham, or would you prefer Green Eggs and Ham? I really hope you choose the orange variety… because I don’t have any idea how to make Green Eggs and Ham. And [...]

Cheap and Easy Last Minute Gifts with Free Printables

December 20, 2011

So we are getting to the last minute you know. Or at least the last week! We are down to the last few days available to give and surprise and show a little love to those in your neighborhood, and at work and to those lucky individuals you socialize with. It’s always fun to [...]

Peanut Butter Fudge

December 13, 2011

Pin It So, I couldn’t have a whole series of Christmas Treats without including some kind of wonderful fudge. Nor could I let the opportunity to make something with peanut butter and chocolate pass me by. Peanut Butter and Chocolate… Chocolate and Peanut Butter… I’ve been in love with this dynamic duo for as long [...]