National Banana Bread Day
I buy bananas weekly. And every single week, my family doesn’t eat them. But I’m practically a Great Depression survivor and can’t let anything go to waste, so like the […]
National Muffin Day
Happy National Muffin Day! It’s a thing. Really. These muffins are great to have on hand as a quick breakfast on those early mornings. I like to freeze them and […]
Superbowl Sunday
In another life, I was an advertising instructor. So as a tribute to a former student, let’s recap my favorite opening line to a college paper he submitted: “Super […]
Groundhog Day
Scoff at me if you must, but I like to make every day special. So, it seems obvious to me that Groundhog Day is worthy of celebration. Over the years, […]
Christmas Fudge
When I was a little girl, my grandma would make fudge for Christmas every year. I’d sneak pieces from her holiday tin whenever I could. In memory of my sweet […]
German Chocolate Pecan Bars
These are too-die-for, if I do say so myself. I asked Keira if she’d request that I make them when she comes home for Thanksgiving during college breaks. To which […]
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
I know, I know, nobody wants to hear how meaningful food is to someone. Here’s my story anyway. Sorry, not sorry. Skip to the recipe deets if you must. My […]
Pecan Cheesecake
It may not look like much, but this was the most delicious cheesecake I’ve ever made! I do confess, the pecan filling was pretty chewy and difficult to eat. But […]
Crockpot Chicken & Biscuits
I blame it on the Cheesecake Factory. Well, them and my cousin Christy. She turned me onto the chain-restaurant’s delicious chicken and biscuit meal about 15 years ago when I […]
Reinvented Banana Split
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved banana splits. Probably the fun presentation even more than the taste. Who can resist the look of those beautiful creations?! This […]
Independence Day Bark
This recipe is simple enough for the kids to help with, but delicious enough that everyone will enjoy it! Ingredients: 2 cups crushed pretzels 1/2 cup peanuts 16 crushed Oreos […]
S’mores Cups
My crew is crazy about s’mores, but sometimes we aren’t up to the task of building a fire. (I use the term “we” loosely as I’ve never actually built a […]