It’s seems hard to believe as much as I love to bake but I can’t remember ever making gingerbread cookies until this year. My family usually makes sugar cookies each year and we have a good time decorating all the different shapes. I was sure I was going to win the cookie decorating contest over the Thanksgiving holiday at Loblolly Manor but my mom pulled a fast one on us at the last minute.
There’s just something about bringing a friend or family member a fresh loaf of bread that conjures the most nostalgic feelings. Baking gifts is one of my favorite things to do and I know it’s some of your favorite things to do too. If you’re spending the holidays visiting friends and family consider bringing them a loaf of baked bread. Here is my recipe for pumpkin bread with a free printable bread wrapper…
So, before we get started I feel like I may have lost some of you on this recipe at the word, beet. It’s actually a common thing to add beets to cakes that are considered southern staples. I set about creating this decadent recipe with the ingredients I had on hand for a moist, delicious beet brownie topped with peanut buttercream frosting. Here’s a recipe I’m totally crazy about and I know you’re going to be crazy about it too…
After bringing home baskets and baskets of honeycrisp apples this season, we’re down to the last two. It’s been so much fun finding new ways to bake with apples and enjoy old favorites too. These Apple Oatmeal and Walnut cookies are soft and chewy. The apple chunks are sweet and the walnuts give the cookies a bit of crunch. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make your own…
Happy Friday! I’m headed out for a long weekend with my family. I’ll be traveling to meet everyone and I wanted to bring a long a few goodies to share with the girls. This recipe for Baked Apple Butterscotch Bars is easy to make and travels well. It’s perfect for afternoon picnics, tailgate parties or holiday cookie swaps.
Honeycrisp apples are my favorite but I know they won’t be in season much longer. I have a serious sweet tooth so I’ve had a good time trying out new recipes. All you need are a few ingredients and an iron skillet to make this tasty Salted Caramel Apple Skillet treat for your family.
There are a few things that mark the end of summer and one of them is pear picking. The trees were covered in fruit and since we’ve canned enough for family, friends and neighbors to enjoy I decided to make a pear streusel coffee cake with the extra pears. This moist cake is the perfect way to kick off the fall season…
I’ve been out of town so much lately that I haven’t been able to eat all the strawberries I’ve picked up at the produce stand or enjoy the basil from my garden. I didn’t want these ingredients to go to waste so I decided to make an easy Strawberry Basil Simmer Pot. It’s the sweet smell of summertime.
This past weekend I was listening to the weather report. The estimated temperature was a balmy 96 degrees. If that wasn’t hot enough the weatherman added one last note, “It’s going to feel like 105 degrees.” As soon as I heard the report, I got out my vintage Pyrex tea pitcher and decided to make sweet peppermint sun tea.
Can you guys believe how hot it is already this summer? I love ice cream but I’ve also been looking for sweet treats that offer a healthier alternative. With both an abundance of watermelon and basil right now I thought I’d share with you my recipe for Watermelon Basil Popsicles.
This cobbler is really easy to make and can be made with fresh berries or fresh cherries. It’s perfect for a big family get together or a Memorial Day picnic. Bonus, you probably already have the ingredients you need in the pantry and refrigerator.
A few weeks ago I hosted a birthday party and the guest of honor asked me to make a white cake with triple berry filling and cream cheese frosting. The process of baking this cake was a little involved but it delicious and worth every step.
