Hello sweet bloggy friends. We have been busy making happy memories with my beautiful Mother. It is such a blessing to have her visiting. I tried to make it around to as many linkers from Thursday’s hop as possible( If you left a comment chances are I made it over )We made Mum my anniversary ribs …
Category Archive: Dessert Recipes
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 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 …
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, …
Sep 17 2012
Book Club Treats
Meals on Monday has a little twist today. I’m a bit under the weather ( head cold) so I am sharing some yummy book club worthy treats from the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. It’s also the perfect time to blow the dust off of the Katherines Corner book club. The summer is winding down, children are back in …
Sep 10 2012
Peach Crumble Recipe
It’s time for Meals On Monday. We received some wonderful peaches fresh from our neighbors tree this weekend. We share our veggies, they share their fruit! What You Need 4 Cups peaches (sliced or bite size pieces) 1 Package yellow cake mix 1/2 Cup butter (softened) 1/4 Cup brown sugar (packed) 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon …
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 …
May 21 2012
Meals On Monday Blueberry Cheesecake
It was our daughter’s birthday on Friday and she requested blueberry cheesecake. So guess what I am sharing today..you guys are great guessers! What You Need 1 Can (21 oz.) blueberries in sauce 1-1/2 cups honey graham cracker crumbs 1 Cup plus 3 Tbsp. Sugar (separated) 1/3 Cup margarine (melted) 4pkg. (8 oz. each) cream …
May 07 2012
Meals On Monday Rice Pudding
Monday already?! I hope you had a nice weekend. This recipe always reminds me of my Mother. She used to make it for us when I was young. Enjoy! What You Need 2 1/2 Cups milk 1/3 Cup short grain white rice (uncooked) 1 /4 tsp Salt 1 Egg 1/4 Cup brown sugar 1 …
Mar 26 2012
Meals On Monday Cherry Pie
Lately cooking time has been a little hard to come by. So I find myself using quick and easy recipes like today’s eazy peazy cherry pie! What You Need 2 Cans cherry pie filling (21 oz each) 2 Pre-made pie crusts (found in your markets dairy section) 2 tsp Milk 1 1/2 tsp Sugar 2 …
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 …
Nov 14 2011
Meatless Monday Ginger Nut Cookies
I have always loved the taste of ginger. I like recipes using ginger.These cookies are delish and ginger is what makes them so good. Oh and nuts of course! Do you have a favorite ginger recipe?. What You Need 1/2 Cup self-rising flour 1/2 Cup pistachio nuts ( shelled) 1/2 Cup crystallized ginger 2 Eggs …
Oct 17 2011
Meatless Monday Spider Web Apples
Call the dentist I made caramel apples for our grandchildren! I love being a Grandma! I made these fun and very messy apples the other night. Our grandchildren ate them in slices and only a little at a time, so I’m not feeling to bad about it…. I thought I’d share it all with you …
Jul 18 2011
Meatless Monday, Key Lime Pie Recipe
Meatless for certain, one of my sweet husbands favorites. What You Need 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Cream Cheese ( softened) 1/2 Cup sugar 1 tsp Lime zest ( only the green) 2 Tbsp. Lime juice 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 Eggs 1 Pre-made graham cracker pie crust ( from your grocery store) 1 Cup thawed …
Jun 12 2011
Katies Brownie Recipe
Okay I know it’s Sunday and I’ve left the bird garden post up for two days…. Today I thought I’d share a great brownie recipe with you. I realize it’s hot ( in most areas) and you probably don’t want to spend time in the kitchen. But, if you make these you won’t mind the …
May 16 2011
Meatless Monday and The Winner Is
Happy Monday everyone! Because it’s meatless Monday I thought I’d add a special recipe to help celebrate the Not So Shabby giveaway winner ! Thank you so much to those who participated in the giveaway. I have a giveaway about every 30 days. The new giveaway will be announced on Friday! Each entry was assigned …
Dec 26 2010
Post Christmas Pecan Cake
The holiday can easily be extended with this delicious dessert. I hope you enjoy this yummy pecan cake with rum frosting.Do I hear Yum? What You Need 3/4 cup unsalted butter ( at room temperature, plus a bit more to butter the pan) 1 1/4 cups pecans 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking …
Dec 23 2010
Yummy Holiday Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
You saw it in the wordless Wednesday post above, now you can make some too. What You Need 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ginger (ground) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cardamom ( ground) 1/4 tsp cinnamon (ground) 1/4 tsp nutmeg …
Sep 07 2010
Yummy Coconut Cake Recipe
One of my favorites Coconut! Yum. You can’t go wrong with this cake, enjoy! What You Need * Cake 12 Tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter ( at room temperature) 1 1/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs( at room temperature, separated) 2 cups cake flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup buttermilk …
























































