Family recipes are some of the very best you can have. Not only are they normally tried and true, but they often come with precious memories attached. I have many recipes that I treasure, especially from my grandmothers. For as long as I can remember, this strawberry cake recipe was a favorite dessert of mine. I have photos to prove that this was the cake I requested for ...
Desserts
Yum Yum Beignets
I love it when the other members of my family get excited about food. Though they don't as a rule share my enthusiasm for all things edible, they do get pretty excited when I start talking beignets. I first heard of beignets in junior high. A friend was cleaning out her pantry and gave me an old box of mix from Cafe du Monde because she knew I liked to cook. That mix was so ...
Gingerbread Adventures- a fun family Christmas tradition
One of the Christmas traditions my kids enjoy every year is making gingerbread houses. The recipe below is tried and true, though it can be a little challenging getting all of the pieces cut, baked, cooled, and glued together with frosting. But once the hard part is done, the kids really enjoy decorating their own custom cottages with a plethora of candies and royal ...
Local Morning Show- Cooking with kids
On Monday morning Max, Madeline, and I joined Jessica Foster of WMBB News 13 for their "Mommy Monday" segment. We shared a few simple, family favorite recipes that would be delicious for your family Thanksgiving- or any other occassion. We also shared information about the upcoming cooking classes with the St. Andrews Waterfront Market at the Bay County Public ...
A new way to serve pumpkin for Thanksgiving – Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
The most food-focused holiday in our culture will soon be here. Please don't be overwhelmed by anxiety if you will be dusting off your apron and hosting a crowd. Remember that although the food is important, there is more to Thanksgiving than just a meal. This is one of my favorite, EASY, low-stress, make ahead desserts that is always requested again and ...