Tag Archives: Sweet Stuff

Banana Gems

This morning I’m staring at a pair of rotten bananas and can’t bring myself to throw them out. I usually do but this morning, I felt particularly guilty.  As I was searching in my pantry for what I had to work with – I found an unopened jar of Nutella and a half used bag […]

Easy Waffles

Easy Waffles Some mornings just beg to be celebratory. A morning where you get up and linger to enjoy the world around you. The joy of sunshine, those who are seated around the table and the food on the table. This was such a morning. The beginning of a three day holiday weekend. My husband […]

Chocolate Crepes

I remember Mother’s Days of years gone by when my little girls would make me breakfast in bed. They would make me lie in bed while they were whispering and hustling in the kitchen. The three of them would parade in carrying a tray of toast, cereal and a flower picked from the garden. We […]

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Is it possible to have the goodness of three cookie recipes in one? Oh yes! A healthy recipe that’s also gluten free? Yes! With a pinch of salt on top to counter the sweetness? Yes! Yes! Yes! Crunchy on the outside – chewy on the inside! This recipe is a must make. Guiltless oatmeal, peanut […]

Cheese-Filled Braided Bread

This Easter I’m switching it up by trying a new recipe for our Easter Bread. Every year I make the traditional Paska that my Mother has made for years – this year I wanted something a bit different. This recipe rocks! It looks like danish with cheese filling. It looks hard to make – but it’s not! […]

Snickerdoodles

I bet right about now you could eat one of these…with a tall glass of cold milk. Full disclosure – I’ve already had two! Snickerdoodles! What a funny word – I love saying it. There is no rhyme or reason behind the name of these cookies. I can imagine someone making sugar cookies and decided […]

Peppermint Bark

Today is all about presents! Not the kind you buy in a store…or online… But what you take the time out to make in your kitchen… with your own touch. It’s about giving…something sweet. And today we have sweet! This is so easy – only three ingredients! I have to ask myself why would you […]

Pumpkin Butter

Well hello there. It’s been a while. I’ve been out of commission and out of the kitchen for the past month. I had a little thing done like a new knee installed in my body.  My new knee and I are still getting acquainted. I’m learning how to bend it again and how to walk […]

Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt

Do you remember how I said I like eating frozen lemonade out of a can? Well, I’m even worse with pumpkin pie filling. Right before I pour the filling into the crust, I pour a little bit in a separate cup and treat myself to a little sinful indulgence – raw eggs and all! Here’s a […]

French Apple Tart

Surgery is a week away and this weekend, I just wanted to play in my kitchen as I know I soon will be learning to ‘let go’ as my Hubby and daughter take over preparing meals. We were headed to our friend’s house for dinner and I wanted to bring something special for dessert. Hubby […]