Peanut Butter Cookies are my dad’s favorite. The smell of freshly baked cookies can call him from miles away. He seems to know just the right time to show up whenever I bake Peanut Butter Cookies. Continue reading “Peanut Butter Cookies”
We all have our favorite comfort foods. One of mine is meatloaf with mashed potatoes. There is just something about this dish that brings me back to my childhood and simpler times. Continue reading “Meatloaf”
Roasted Brussel Sprouts are a family favorite around here. They are a great side dish to add to any meal. If you have never tried them, they remind me of little cabbages. The little balls of veggie, are best when they are small enough to fit into your mouth in one bite. Continue reading “Roasted Brussel Sprouts”
Apples make a great year round dessert. While they are often found in the fall, they are an affordable fruit all year. Next time you need a quick comforting dessert the whole family will enjoy, try this Apple Cake Recipe.
I was super excited to have my nieces spend a week with me over Christmas break. Together we made home-made ornaments for the tree.
The week before they arrived I made a batch of Air Dry Clay (see the recipe below). I used an assortment of cookie cutters that I had in my collection to cut the different shapes. When they arrived, I pulled out my acrylic craft paint and some brushes. Each one is as unique as they are, and it worked at the various skill level of the girls. After the paint was dry, I hot glued an ornament hook to the back and they were ready to hang. Continue reading “Homemade Clay Ornaments”
