A really good neighbor is just the luck of the draw, is it not? I mean, you can’t plan who your neighbors will be. My family and I had a great neighbor when we lived in Utah. He lived next door, and he never grumbled or complained when our dog barked or when my son … Read more

Welcome Fall! It’s beginning to feel a little like fall here in North Carolina, so I knew it was time for this moist and yummy Caramel Apple Bread!  I used Granny Smith apples for this recipe  because I just love their slightly tart flavor, and especially when they are combined with sweet caramel. You could … Read more

There are so many foods that are symbolic of Halloween, and one of them is Candy Corn. Did you know that the tiny white, orange and yellow piece of candy has been around over 100 years? That’s some staying power, and my inspiration to make these Candy Corn Cookies to celebrate Halloween Finger Food with … Read more

I will make this quick today: I have a great menu for you this week. We are going to be learning a couple new things with this menu. We will be roasting tomatoes, making dressings, making a reduction, baking cupcakes, and frying the best homemade chicken fingers you have ever had! I promise! So lets … Read more

We are celebrating #FarmersMarketWeek this week, and today I am sharing an easy and delightful Fresh Cherry Crisp with you! I baked this tasty dessert in 4-8 ounce dessert bowls, topped them with whipped cream and put a cherry on top. Everyone loved them! I think you will too!   Fresh Cherry Crisp (recipe serves 4) … Read more

There is a story that goes with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Game Mix. You have probably seen this mix in the store in the candy aisle of the supermarket. When I first saw this I was intrigued…and hungry! I love all the ingredients in the mix: mini peanut butter cups, peanuts, reeses pieces, and … Read more

Nothing really says summer like marshmallows! Yes, they are available all year round, and we eat them no matter what the time of year. But summer seems to bring out the marshmallow lover in all of us! These simple Marshmallow Wands are an ode to the biggest holiday of the summer. With their sparkly sugars … Read more

These weeks salad is simple, simple, simple. It comes together in a flash, and it tastes great. It’s got a little bit of fall in it too! Favorite Fall Fixins Salad Romaine Lettuce Granny Smith Apple Golden Raisins Onion Roma Tomato Clean and wash your lettuce, then chop it into small bite size pieces. Chop … Read more

Because this is the first time I have had a fireplace mantel in a while, I tend to want to decorate it for just about every occasion that comes around. So for February, that occasion is Valentine’s Day. I could have gone with a President’s Day mantel. It is certainly a special day, but I … Read more