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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Homemade graham cracker crust? Check. Homemade chocolate pudding? Check. Homemade peanut butter pudding? Check. The makings of a deliciously satisfying pudding pie made from scratch. The graham...
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Homemade Pistachio Granola Bars
Pistachios are rich in antioxidents and phytochemicals. They are a great source of vitamin E, B complex groups of vitamins and minerals, like copper and iron. They are known to lower LDL cholesterol...
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Broccoli & Garlic Pasta
I’m always on the look out for a new family favorite. I really enjoyed this dish. Ethan thought it was too spicy and Thomas is not a huge fan of garlic. I guess this won’t be gracing our table as...
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Pistachio Pancakes
I love pancakes. I’m addicted and I just can’t get enough. I’ve told you this, time and time again. These pancakes have ground pistachios and protein powder to make them the real deal, a meal. Start...
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{TWD} Boca Negra
To date, this is my favorite Baking with Julia recipe. Not because it tasted the best (it was delicious) or because it came out exactly as I’d hoped (it didn’t) but because we all made it. Thomas was...
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The Classic Waffle
I have perfected the classic waffle recipe, so that means you don’t have to. These are easy enough to whip up any time of the day. They have a crisp exterior and a fluffy interior. Everything you want...
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Spiced Apple Braid Bread
I’m sorry that I haven’t posted in a while. A couple of things have been holding me back. First, I have been having a love affair. A love affair with the state of Hawaii. I have been studying the...
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Homemade Pickles
The other day we were at the grocery store and my little man asked if we could get some pickles. I said, “of course!” We crouched down to see which ones we wanted and I took a look at the ingredients....
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Homemade Maple Syrup
We are the proud owners of a massive sugar maple tree. Do you know what that means?! We can tap it and start sappin’! This endeaver started in the fall when we confirmed the tree’s identity. We waited...
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Blueberry Cake Donuts
I have accomplished one of my goals in life. No, it’s not that trip to Hawaii that I’ve been dreaming of or running the Boston Marathon. It’s not hiking the Sierra Nevada mountain range or the 2,181...
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Homemade Dog Treats
It is super easy and fun to make your pet’s treats at home. These ones are Marcy approved. Homemade Dog Treats Recipe from dogmilk.com 2 (4oz.) jars of chicken or turkey baby food 2 cups whole wheat...
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Rocky Road Popcorn
I know there are others out there like me. Others that hear the voice…the one that says “you need to create something”. Sometimes it’s a crocheted hat or blanket; other times it’s a painting or simply...
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{TWD} Madeleine batter = Tiramisu
During a short visit to NH last weekend, Ethan was excited to bring his very own Bible to church with him. On Good Friday, we took him to the local Christian book store and let him pick it out. He...
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Suet Cakes and a Giveaway
Monday is Earth Day. Did you know the average American throws away approximately 1600 lbs. of garbage a year? And of that garbage, 88 lbs. of it are plastics. A single plastic bag takes 10-20...
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Carrot Cupcakes
Deliciousness. That is all. Carrot Cupcakes are made tastier with a marshmallow frosting. You can’t go wrong with carrots in a dessert. This oven shot means a lot to me. The ancient stove that came...
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Homemade Hostess Orange Cupcakes
We are driving home from an all day hike. We stop at a gas station to fuel up. Thomas comes out of the store with his usual. A chocolate milk and an Orange Hostess Cupcake. He eats these after a day...
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Fresh Rhubarb Upside-down Cake [TWD]
My first attempt baking with rhubarb was successful. I did improvise a little. I used a large cake pan instead of baby cake pans. I halved the cake portion but kept the butter, brown sugar and pecan...
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Chocolate Chip Nut Cookies
Do you know what these are? They may very well be the best cookie you’ve ever had. No joke. Almonds, pecans and walnuts are ground using a coffee grinder. I substituted a cup of this nut flour for...
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Oat Cake with Black & Blueberries
Yesterday I received the June edition of Martha Stewart magazine. I’ve mentioned before how I love to sit and flip through the pages. One recipe caught my eye. This Oat Cake. I love oats and I love...
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Kitchen Nightmares
It’s been a long month. I’ve made quite a few treats but nothing really worthy of sharing. I tried to make strawberry cupcakes. They were just ok. I made s’mores brownies with cashews. They were...
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