If you’re looking for a quick last-minute gift, there’s nothing sweeter or more thoughtful than something homemade. Why not make Fortune Cookies for that special someone? Grab a non-toxic marker like Sharpie, cut up some cute paper (like origami) into strips and write your own little messages for the best-ever fortunes. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, […]
Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes & Torched Meringue
There’s elegance in simplicity. Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes with Torched Meringue are just that. Two of my favorites in one, they have a delicate crumb and fresh lemon scent. Crowned with a swirl of glossy whipped meringue, they’re bound to turn heads anywhere you take them. Meringue has always been wildly popular. Back in the 1980’s, my […]
Easy Salt Dough Ornaments and a Sea-themed Christmas Tree
Years ago, I bought some air-dry clay for Daisy to make things. It wasn’t til recently that I discovered how easy it is to make something similar at home using non-toxic safe things already in the pantry. And, since my li’l nugget asked for a sea-themed Christmas tree, homemade Salt Dough Ornaments were the answer. […]
Halloween Monster Cookies
These Halloween Monster Cookies are super chocolaty and hilarious. They look like a witch’s brew, with candy eyeballs and festive colored sprinkles on top. There’s no need for food coloring to achieve that spooky color here. Black cocoa naturally gives these sweeties that deep, dark color and rich chocolaty flavor. It is basically Dutch-process cocoa […]
Yummy Cocktails
The Cocktail Hour: Dragon’s Kiss
Dragon's Kiss Cocktail came about one Friday night when I stopped by the grocery store on my way home from work. Brain-dead and ready for the long weekend, my stomach was grumbling like a caged beast. What usually happens in situations like this one is that I push the shopping cart up and down every ...
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Halloween Monster Cookies
These Halloween Monster Cookies are super ...
Chocolate Chip Rickies
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Coffee Bean Cookies
Back in the 1970's, ladies would take turns ...
