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Just in time for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July I have this fun red, white and blue jello dessert to share. I'm not typically a big jello person, but I love anything that brightens up dinner or a special time with friends. For this patriotic dessert I dressed it up a bit by serving it in my crystal glasses. I loved the variety of … [Read more...]
I've been posting recipes on the blog here since late 2011 and I really have to apologize. Until more recently my pictures of food were quite unappealing. Here's the evidence. A before and after of the recipe I'm sharing today. Ummm, that before is so terrible. I apologize for making you, my readers, want to … [Read more...]
I love blogs that show such amazing pictures of food that you want to jump up and make it yourself. Perfectly round confections, goodness oozing from the delicacies. Then I wake up and see my own photography, done to the best of my ability with lights hanging from shelves and scrapbook paper for backgrounds. Totally flying by … [Read more...]
In our home the birthday kid gets to pick his favorite meal and dessert. Today is my birthday and I picked Li'l Ceasars(!), but at other times it might be Slow Cooker Taco Soup with Jiffy Corn Bread or Chicken and Chipped Beef with Cheesy Bacon Potatoes. For holidays, some foods are family tradition (for Thanksgiving we have to have turkey, … [Read more...]
My son who just turned 14 requested Oreo Dirt Cake for his birthday dinner dessert. Since he made it for me last Mother's Day I thought I would return the favor and honor his wishes! Little did I know I would be taking enough liberties with the recipe that I wanted to post about the changes I made (and show you a much better picture!) The … [Read more...]
Who wouldn't want to impress their family with chocolate dipped strawberries? Or celebrate a special occasion with a decadent treat? Don't you want to be an expert in all things chocolate and love? These are so easy to make you can fool your loved ones into thinking you spent hours in the kitchen. Every day isn't … [Read more...]
I love making Valentine Marshmallow Pops! Ever since my daughter's wedding I have enjoyed making these for our Christmas parties and other festive occasions. Besides tasting great, they are also a fun addition to a holiday table. (I may just be a little biased about the holiday after our 25th wedding anniversary surprise and all the fun we had last … [Read more...]
I love desserts that don't require a lot of time or ingredients and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is one of them! I served this when our pastor and his wife came over for dinner so it's a keeper in my book! Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved 1 box … [Read more...]
I had another homeschool mom remark that all my kids know how to bake. It's true. I like to have my kids bake something for me when I'm responsible for bringing food to an event. They get the challenge, the experience and the compliments when they are recognized for their work. They also get to take part in learning about the gift of service … [Read more...]
Welcome! What started out as a little family journal in 2008 has turned into a passion for sharing my life, faith, adventures and dreams as a DIY, crafty, bargain hunting, homeschooling, memory keeping mom of both biological and adopted children. Make yourself at home! Click here to read more about me.
