Practical DIY for the busy woman
I tried making some homemade Samoa Cookies the other day, and boy, they were the bomb. Sweet caramel-y coconut mounded on top of a fudge stripe shortbread . . . couldn’t get better, or easier! So I found a way to have that flavor sitting in my cupboard for the next couple months. 😀 Samoa Read More
Banana Bread is a favorite at our house, so I decided to make a Banana Bread Bar version with a sheet cake recipe! The amount of batter is just right, the bars turned out, not too thin, not too thick…. just perfect!! And, of course, to make it a dessert, I lathered them in Read More
Holidays are the time for indulging . . . but if you want to keep things a little on the lighter side, try these DELICIOUS Christmas or New Year’s appetizers that won’t totally ruin your eating habits. Plus – the healthier your appetizers are, the more cookies you can eat! 😀 Aren’t these Cranberry Read More
I am a cookies & cream lover!!! Add salty, crunchy pretzels and you have an out of this world match. These Cookies & Cream Pretzels are super quick and simple to throw together, and are a perfect holiday snack or gift! I just made a batch for my family’s treat while we decorate Read More
I had so much fun getting this Butter Rum Spiced Eggnog recipe ready for you guys! When Torani reached out to me about coming up with a holiday drink, I KNEW I wanted to do something with eggnog, since that is by far my most favorite holiday drink. I could drink it all season Read More
Scottish Shortbread Last year, my family and I got to visit Scotland – I absolutely loved it there! Glasgow was one of the friendliest cities I’ve ever been in and Edinburgh was a beautiful city with amazing castles and scenery! I definitely want to go back sometime 😉 Anyone ever visited Scotland? Read More
Nothing says ‘FALL’ to us Sisters like this long time family recipe! I think 3 of us had these amazingly moist and delicious Pumpkin Bars in our houses just this week. I love this recipe, because it makes a nice half sheet pan full!! (the size of 2- 9×13 cake pans) It’s perfect for Read More
This recipe is one you are going to love! I can’t wait for you to try it! Full of flavor and kick, this Skillet Chicken Fajita Rice is a great one dish meal…. protein, veggies, and carbs all included. Now that school has started again, I know how busy and crazy week Read More
FLOAT POPSICLES These warm days need one thing……. Frozen Treats! With just a short time left before it’s back to school, everyone is doing their best to enjoy these last few weeks of summer fun. One of my favorite summer time treats has always been Root Beer Floats! And of course, to make things Read More
. . . that can be made in just 5 minutes! NO BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES If you’ve never eaten no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies . . . um, all I can say is how much you’re missing out! We have been making these things for years and years and years. Read More
BEST PATRIOTIC CUPCAKE IDEAS Looking for a fun dessert for a Memorial Day picnic or get together? I’ve collected the best patriotic cupcakes to make it simple for you to get inspired and motivated to choose one to make yourself. They are all so fun and festive! Remember that some simple cupcake wrappers & toothpick decorations Read More
Here in Greece, we’re in the middle of cherry season! I love going to the open market and buying a big bag of just-picked beautiful cherries. My little ones love to sit around a bowl-full of them and eat and eat. After a few days though, I try to do something different with the abundance of Read More