Baking

Baking With The Little One

Baking With The Little One

I’m pretty surprised how quickly we got here. Barely three years and he’s finally ready to take on a little baking responsibility. This fall we really enjoyed making these “Animal Cookies” from the Betty Crocker Cookie Book and leading up to the holidays, we made some ginger bread cookies. He thought that was a blast! […]

Expecting a little one

Expecting a little one

We’re currently working on growing our family! For those of you who are a little bit “punny,” you may prefer that I say – We’re expecting a little Juan! Now I must admit, this is part of my reason for not blogging as much as I thought I would this summer. Between nesting, going out […]

Summer Snack #3 Blackberry Ice Pops

Summer Snack #3 Blackberry Ice Pops

When you’re blessed with lots and lots of fresh blackberries, it’s time to make blackberry ice pops!! ’cause you’ll need a lot more that just one. To make approximately 12 pops, use 4-5 cups wash them well place them in your blender with sugar and water. If you have a blender like mine,  the berries […]

Empanada Dough: Cooking with leftovers

Empanada Dough: Cooking with leftovers

  Mmmmm…..Empanadas…..made from leftovers! The two thing I like best about cooking with leftovers: The work’s already been started, cutting back on time and effort. Redemption!!! It you weren’t too thrilled with how something turned out the first time, here’s your chance to cook it up again and make the modifications you feel it needs. […]