The New Year brings us the chance to think back over last year and plan for the one to come. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I do, both for myself and also for my blog. Part of that process is looking back over the year that just ended to see what YOU, my readers, …
Breakfast will be a delight in your house with these banana pumpkin pancakes. They are super tasty and perfect for the season. Autumn arrives in September and so does a long round of what is affectionately know online as “everything pumpkin season!” While we joke about this, there’s a deeper reason pumpkins are so prevalent …
These delicious peanut butter chocolate truffles are a delicious sweet treat that will welcome in fall in a scrumptious way. And best of all, these are a NO BAKE sweet treat! For an extra special chocolate experience, enjoy these chocolate truffles with a glass of chocolate milk. Autumn is my favorite time of the year. …
Are you ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I have a delicious cocktail recipe that is perfect for this day. It is called a Michelada cocktail and it’s sort of like a Mexican bloody Mary, but without the vodka. This drink uses your favorite beer instead. Bloody Mary cocktails are fun to tinker with any …
These Paleo Nutella Pudding Pops are super tasty and you can enjoy them even if you are trying to cut out dairy and sugar (both of these are in the normal Nutella spread.) If you do like Nutella, you’ll be interested to know that Nutella has its own National Day (February 5) to celebrate the wonderful …
This candy corn pretzel fudge has my favorite holiday candy, plus pretzels and lots of other goodies. It will disappear from the table at Halloween or Thanksgiving. You can be sure fall is here when you start seeing candy corn in the grocery stores. It is a favorite in our house and I like to …
These pumpkin shaped chocolate truffles are the perfect treat for your Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert table. These Brazilian treats are called Brigaderos. Today’s featured recipe is a Halloween take on the Brigadero that is perfect for the holidays. For an extra special chocolate experience, these little sweet treats are great when served with a glass …
Did you know that there is a national candy day in November! And October 30 is National Candy Corn Day. Celebrate these special foodie days with this candy corn pecan fudge recipe. It is rich and creamy and the perfect sweet treat for your Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert table. Many national days are associated with …
These mummy cake balls are so much fun to make and will add a whimsical touch to your Halloween party table. They are even better when served with a glass of chocolate milk or hot chocolate. Don’t you just love this time of the year? For me, it’s a time to dust off my cake decorating …
These DIY scrapbook paper pumpkins are simple to do and require only a few supplies. If you are someone whole loves to scrap book, this project will appeal to you! Not only is this a quick and simple project, it’s a lot neater than carving an actual pumpkin! These scrapbook paper pumpkins are great because …
The holidays are such a fun time in the kitchen and December is a month full of national food holidays. There are so many occasions when you can bring out your favorite Christmas sweet treats to share with loved ones to a bit of holiday spirit. I’ve compiled a list below of some of the …
From Halloween through Christmas, it seems that many doors have a wreath of some sort decorating the entry. These Christmas wreath ideas are the perfect way to welcome guests to your home. The third Saturday in December is honored each year as National Wreaths Across America Day, for good reason. Many homes have festive door …
This is the time of the year when most homes have wreaths on their front doors. But before you add your Christmas themed wreath, how about this cinnamon nut wreath? October 22 is National Nut Day. Since we’ll be using nuts as a decoration on the wreath, it’s a good day to get it started. …
Each year during the festive season, our homes get decorated with all manner of holiday greenery. Believe it or not, there are documented traditions of Christmas greenery that have been passed on through the years. Whether it be holly and ivy, Christmas trees of fir or spruce, Mistletoe balls and sprigs, or other forms of …