Special Occasions
Holiday Swirled Cookies
Well, I finally got invited to a cookie exchange last year at Christmas time! I have only ever been to one that my book club, that I once belonged to, had years ago. I can't even remember what cookies I took. Needless to say, I had to do some research for...
Thanksgiving 2020
Well, hasn't this been a year? So much politics, so much pandemic, so much disruption to our family lives, our economy, our regular worship. In spite of all this chaos and commotion, we still have reason to be grateful for many things: The technology to visit with...
Cranberry Almond Shortbread Cookies
This Cranberry Almond Shortbread cookie recipe has been in my TRY ME folder for about a year. They look so elegant, right? Since you are probably already in holiday mode right now--earlier than last year, it seems--this would be a good cookie to add you your Christmas...
Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
Have you ever had Marshmallow Popcorn Balls? A few years ago, close to Halloween, I was at the store picking up some things for dinner and I realized that my grandsons would be at the house that day and I needed to give them their Halloween treats! I started...
Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Southern Cabbage
Top o' the mornin' to ya! Yes, I am a week early for St. Patrick's Day but I wanted to share this recipe for Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage in case you want to use it for your March 17 celebrations. I shared it if for dinner tonight and we invited a friend...
Thanksgiving Message
We just wanted to take this time and wish you a happy and gratitude filled Thanksgiving. We didn't post a recipe today because we know you are busy serving your own traditional fare, plus we are spending quality time with our own families. Image from...
Our Christmas Message 2020
We hope that you are enjoying this Christmas season. We would like to share this special video with you and hope you will share it. It is a beautiful depiction of our Savior's birth--the whole reason we celebrate this time of year. https://youtu.be/yXWoKi5x3lw
Fudgy Bonbons with Candy Cane Sprinkles
Did you know that today is National Candy Cane Day? Yeah, me neither. I found out when I was thinking of something to post for today and looked up a list of holidays. I took one of my favorite candy recipes and added a little peppermint sparkle for a...
Our Traditional Thanksgiving Menu
Hi everyone! I am sitting here at my desk organizing my Holiday Planner. Every year I tell myself I will be ready earlier than the previous year, and this year is no exception. We are actually going to be at my youngest daughter's home for Thanksgiving this year,...