Each year at Christmastime we make a few batches of Irish cream – some for gift giving and some for us to enjoy on a wintry afternoon.  This past year, however, we simply ran out of time to make it.  But last week, when I […]

I had so much fun leading a Food Demo for a  group staying at Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center yesterday.  Two of the recipes that I demonstrated are already on our blog. You can check out Homemade Granola here and Pumpkin Pie Cake here. The […]

There are so many things to love about fall!  I’m sure you have a list of your favorites as well.  It’s hard to narrow it down but here are four of my fall favorites for decorating and entertaining. 1. Book Page Pumpkins: I made this […]

I probably make these pancakes at least twice a week. It’s a recipe that my mom passed down to me and I’ve adapted over the years to meet the needs of my family.  We’ll eat them for breakfast, lunch, supper or snacks.  You know it’s […]

Here’s one of my favorite recipes for using up over ripe bananas, courtesy of my Grandma Hazel. Ingredients: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flower 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1  and 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sour milk […]

Over the past few years, Debra and I have organized several bake sales.  Along the way, we’ve discovered a few tips that help boost profit and make the sale run more smoothly.  This past Saturday, our local MOPS (Mother’s of Preschoolers) group hosted a community […]

As the weekend approaches, my thoughts turn towards hospitality.  It’s easy for me to make excuses to not have people over:  too tired, too busy, house too messy,   too limited with resources, etc. etc. etc.  But, I know that pushing through those excuses is […]

Our family loves to watch birds – especially in the winter. Invite feathered friends to your home by making these easy bird seed ornaments. It’s also another great activity for the kids. I found this recipe on a cute blog called saltwater-kids. Here’s what you’ll […]

Now that January’s here and we’re all trying to get a little more healthy I thought I’d share my favorite smoothie recipe. I make it for a meal-on-the-go or for “desert” after supper. Its a great way to sneak raw greens into your diet. My […]

Due to several severe peanut allergies in the schools, our district has become a “peanut-free zone”.  As a mom of kids who could eat peanut butter and jelly literally every day, this posed a bit of a problem.  But, once we adapted to the idea […]