Thank you for your love, support and prayers. I felt every word from your heart to mine and I shared your love and prayers with my husband. We are both grateful that I have such wonderful bloggy friends. The title of this post certainly screams out exactly what today’s post is all about. We had …
Category Archive: baking
Apr 22 2013
Lemon Cups
Sometimes I feel like a mad scientist as I play around with things in the kitchen. I gave this one a few tries until I was happy. I originally tried this using filo dough….I didn’t like the results so I changed it to puff pastries. Easier to work with and tastes delicious too. These would be …
Apr 15 2013
Feeling A Bit Blue
I’m feeling a bit blue today….blueberries that is, my blueberry muffin recipe is now yours too! Now go on, I know you want to feel a bit blue too. What You Need 2 Cups flour 2 tsp. Baking powder 1 tsp. Baking soda 3/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 Cup light margarine (softened) 1 Cup granulated sugar …
Mar 11 2013
Sugar Free Dairy Free Croissants
Sharing a yummy croissant recipe today for those with food restrictions.It is a time consuming recipe but well worth the effort. Add your favorite jam or marmalade or just add some butter or margarine. What You Need 6-1/4 to 7 cups all-purpose flour ( plus a little for dusting your surface and rolling pin) 1/2 …
Feb 27 2013
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 77
It’s Time For Thursday Favorite Things ♥ I’m happy to have Rea from Home for 4 Sweet Home as my co host this week Please share the hop with your readers and please let me know if you would like to co-host. I love to have a co-host every week. I do my best to visit all …
Feb 25 2013
Shining the light on some yummy recipes
Ah a new week ahead, so many possibilities await us all. For the past few days I have been sequestered in my art room. I have been working diligently on a big order for a hotel. They bought several of my embroidered do not disturb signs from my shop. My hubby went on an ice …
Jan 21 2013
For Your Sweet Tooth
Thank you so much for sharing my joy last week. Your comments were amazing and lifted me even higher. The spotlight was on me last week. But, today I am shining the light on a few of the yummy recipes shared at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. There were so many delicious recipes it was hard to choose. …
Dec 17 2012
Peppermint Topped Chocolate Cookies
The delicious mix of peppermint and chocolate is perfect for the holidays. I included these in our neighbor gifts this year . I found this recipe in a pile of recipes written on scrap paper. I swear one day I will get them all sorted, typed and put in a proper notebook, LOL What You Need 1 Cup flour 1/2 Cup cocoa …
Dec 10 2012
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
A new week ahead , I hope you all had a great weekend. I am happy to say I spent the weekend creating a blog makeover and new headers for clients! As promised on Friday, I am sharing my husband’s absolute favorite cookies. Oatmeal raisin cookies! Perfect for the holidays or any day ( a nice neighbor gift too) Perfect for …
Nov 19 2012
Bakewell Tart
It’s Thanksgiving holiday week here in the US and I am sharing something from England, go figure, giggle. I have dual citizenship with the US and UK so it is fun to blend yummy foods! In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday foods I hope you will give this tart a try. It is …
Nov 12 2012
Veterans Day Recipe
We in the US are celebrating Veterans Day today. We are acknowledging and celebrating all of our soldiers and their selfless commitment to our country and its citizens. Those that faced the unimaginable, those that lost their lives in the line of duty, those who continue to give their all for each us. Our heroes past and present, …
Oct 22 2012
Mini Pear Tarts
Sometimes the best recipes are also the easiest. This one is made with just a few ingredients..I had some fresh pears from a recent trip to the market and a can of Pillsbury crescent rolls. I made some pear tarts. My sweet husband ate his with whipped topping far to quickly for me to photograph.giggle. So just …
Oct 15 2012
Soft Pretzel Twists
Our sweet Izzy had surgery on Thursday morning ( those on facebook already know the story). I am very sorry if I didn’t make it to your Thursday Favorite Things link. He had an adult canine tooth removed and gum surgery and then was neutered….He’s doing well and he has been babied and snuggled even …
Oct 08 2012
Laid Up
Interesting term laid up, does that mean I was sitting up or laying down? Either way I spent the majority of the weekend laying on the couch with a heating pad. I hurt my back, and well, it’s a real pain. Pun intended. Why am I sharing this little tid bit when it’s not tid …
Sep 21 2012
Pumpkin Time
The change of seasons has most of us thinking of seasonal decor and seasonal foods. One of the most popular veggies in autumn is the pumpkin. We decorate with them, carve them, paint them, bling them and most of all we eat them. We eat them in pies(my recipe is Click HERE )and in cookies mostly. But, …
Aug 31 2012
Zucchini Souffle
I’ve shared several egg recipes with you in the past- Basil and Corn Tart, Mini Frittatas, Eggs to Go and a yummy Spinach Omelet Roll (you can find them all in my Eat It- recipe section). Today I have another to add to the list, this time using zucchini (yes we still have zucchini in …
Aug 06 2012
Meals On Monday Blueberry Tart
I have blueberries in my cereal often. But they are even better on this yummy dessert This recipe requires refrigeration prior to completion but it is worth the wait! What You Need For the shell 1 1/3 Cups flour 1/4 Cup sugar 1/4 tsp Salt ½ Cup butter (unsalted) cut into small pieces 1 Egg …
Jul 23 2012
Zucchini Cookies
Okay as you know I have a whole lot of zucchini. So I did some experimenting and today’s recipe is for zucchini cookies ( you can find more zucchini recipes in my recipe section). Enjoy! What You Need 1 Cup zucchini (grated)-about 4 small 3/4 Cup butter (softened) 1 1/2 Cups sugar 1 Egg 1 tsp Nutmeg 1/2 …
Jul 16 2012
Meals On Monday Cream Puffs
A classic dessert recipe perfect for Meals on Monday.One of my very favorite treats! What You Need 1/4 lb. butter ( unsalted) 1 Cup boiling water ( see before you start) 1 Cup flour (sifted) 3/4 tsp. Salt 6 Eggs (2 eggs, lightly beaten and set aside) 1/3 C flour 1/2 Cups sugar 2 Cup …
Feb 27 2012
Meals On Monday, Breakfast Biscuits
Yesterday we decided we wanted a little something different for breakfast and we decided on breakfast biscuits . This is an easy recipe with only a few ingredients. What You Need 2 Cups flour (plus more for dusting rolling pin and surface) 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Sugar (or sugar …
Feb 20 2012
Meals On Monday Blueberry Bread
I love blueberry muffins or blueberry bread! This recipe is so delicious for breakfast. Or with tea and coffee. It even makes a nice dessert. What You Need 3 Cups flour 2 Eggs 1 Cup sugar 1 Cup milk 3 Tbsp butter ( softened) 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1 tsp Salt 4 tsp Baking powder 1 …
Dec 05 2011
Seasons Eatings Thumbprint Cookies
Continuing my seasons eatings recipes this week I’m sharing a long time favorite, thumbprint cookies. They remind me of my childhood, I used to make these with my Mother at the holidays. Did you still make cookies you used to make as a child? What You Need 1 1/4 cups …
Nov 28 2011
Seasons Eatings, Orange Snowballs
For those of you who are wondering where meatless Monday is, I have postponed Meatless Monday until January. I will be posting yummy holiday foods and treats instead ( most are desserts,so meatless anyway). Today lets make Orange Coconut Snowballs.note:this recipe does require refrigeration prior to baking. What You Need 2 1/4 Cups …

























































