My Taste of the South magazine had 3 good ideas for candied fruits to serve with desserts. I had all of these fruits leftover from Thanksgiving so what the heck I decided to try it. They are sweetened cranberries, glazed citrus and candied kumquats. I guess I should explain – I first made this fruit back … Continue reading
Actually there are more than just cookies that we made this year, as nuts and fudge were added to have a nice variety. A sister came up for the weekend and we made 8 different treats for the holiday season. I am blessed to have two sisters, my best friends, to share so much with. … Continue reading
Over the past few years I have posted a few Halloween treats I have made. Below, I have included pictures and links directing you to specific posts such as chocolate skeleton cookies, meringue bones or even some punch. I know it is early but if you are like me I like to plan ahead … Continue reading
I was just introduced to this fun and easy way to decorate cookies and cakes earlier this year (I should say last year). So far I have only used them on chocolate covered Oreo cookies. The designs I have are footballs, gingerbread men, Christmas stockings, Mardi Gras, yellow ducks, jack-o-lanterns, ladybugs and flowers. I also have … Continue reading
I could not resist posting one recipe for Christmas (even though I said I was taking the rest of the year off). This recipe is so simple and a great project for the kids, it does not take much time and best of all these little morsels are so delicious. So, make a bunch as … Continue reading
For almost 20 years my family made gingerbread houses as a Christmas holiday tradition; up to six houses one year (one per family). Please click on the following link Gingerbread Houses for some ideas and instructions. I even made a Halloween Gingerbread House. Also, check out my recipe for Royal Icing as Glue or to Decorate Cookies. Anyways, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! … Continue reading
I recently saw these cookie molds – what a great idea when you love chocolate and Oreo cookies. Had to make something in honor of the 100th anniversary (March 6th) of this popular cookie. That same year the South Pole was discovered and the sinking of the Titanic (the builders were very distant relatives). You can find … Continue reading
My husband loved this taffy like confection – too sweet for me. Every time we would go to Kentucky to see his Mom, Gene would get some of this candy. He wrote down the recipe, so I thought I should include it for anyone out there that might want to try and make it. So this recipe … Continue reading
For almost 20 years my family made gingerbread houses during the first weekend in December. It was a great holiday tradition and so much fun for the kids and adults alike. It was our Christmas to share with the grandkids and some nieces and nephews. I made one house for each family (up to six one year), … Continue reading
Just made a batch of Gene’s special fudge recipe which was one of the few things he enjoyed making. He did the cooking; I did all of the shopping, measuring out the ingredients and of course the dishes. This fudge was expected from family and friends every holiday season, especially for Gingerbread weekend. I first posted … Continue reading