Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a wonderful recipe given to me about 40 years ago by a neighbor. Her name is Ruth Ann. I am not sure where Ruth Ann is… as I lost track of her years ago. The last I heard she had moved to Nebraska. I hate it when we lose track…
“Shane! Shane! Come Back Shane!”…little Joey called out to the lone man on a horse, silhouetted in the darkness! Shane did not look back, but rode off, through the old cemetery, and up towards the Grand Tetons Mountains. Fade to black. End of Movie! (Even though this actual movie scene was a night time shot,…
Spring Marshmallow Candy made with white almond bark or white chocolate….two ingredients that made a wonderful candy for Spring. Just because the weather outside says Winter is giving a last hurrah, you can bring Spring into your home through your kitchen. It is so easy…just melt the almond bark or the white chocolate chips in…
Candy Cottontail Cones are not only a cutesy, colorful blast of pastel colors….they make a great centerpiece for a fun tablescape! I love pastels…soft lavenders, pale pinks, baby blues, sunshine yellows, minty greens….. And all you need for these tasty treats is a waffle cone or a sugar cone, cotton candy, a few M&Ms, melted…
Inquiring Minds Want To Know….?? Have you ever wondered where most people choose to go on their honeymoon or which river is the longest river in the world? Yeah, I know…sometimes the answer is…’not really’….but there are other times when I really would like to know where families like to go on vacations…or where would…
Easter Bonnet Parade! Why not have your own Easter Bonnet Parade by making your own edible little Easter Bonnets! Get the little ones involved in the making of these little Easter Bonnets. You can assemble all the cookies and frosting and make a game out of who can make their favorite bonnet. You can either…
It Is March…Where Are The Swallows? The miracle of the “Swallows” of Capistrano takes place in March of each year at the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Legend has it that the little birds actually fly into the Mission on March 19th and begin rebuilding their mud nests, which are clinging to the ruins…
Money Can’t Buy Happiness…but it can buy Marshmallows which are kind of the same thing! Lets face it…I love to eat, and if you pair marshmallows and chocolate…well, that is makin’ happy for me! Unfortunately, too many marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate (or Smores in my case) can lead to clothes being just a little…
If you like Smores around a campfire or you make them in your oven…you will like this Just Like Smores Cupcakes! They are made from scratch, but you could easily use a chocolate cake mix and use the graham cracker crumbs and marshmallow cream for the frosting. Try them and let me know how you like…
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins! I love making these muffins or you can call them cupcakes if you like. It doesn’t matter what you call them, they taste so yummy with your morning coffee or tea…or a healthy smoothie. You don’t have to stop at one of those expensive bakeries or coffee shops to get your…
A grilled cheese sandwich is good anytime, but when you have a Southwest Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with green chiles and two kinds of cheese….Wow! Your taste buds are going to explode with flavor as this is not “yo mama’s” plain grilled cheese sandwich. 🙂 Living in New Mexico taught me so many ways…
Crock Pot Southwest Tomato Soup! So easy to make as you toss all ingredients in the crock pot and leave it for 6-7 hours!! I have always loved Tomato Soup and many Sunday evenings, a soup and sandwich was the fare for the day. Growing up we had our big meal at noon after…