It has been a strange year for sure! Let’s dive in and I will show you how to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020 making it the best ever!! A time of giving thanks, of offering our gratitude for the bounty and abundance we have in this great country, of sharing this bounty and love with family…
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Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies (from scratch)
Eggnog gooey butter cookies are just like they sound; gooey, buttery, chewy cookies, with a subtle eggnog flavor, finished with a sprinkling of fresh grated nutmeg! The best Christmas cookie, makes a lot and all the flavors of the holidays! Ever had a gooey butter cookie or cake? The texture is something between a dense…
Fresh Fridays, October 23
As we head into the season of gratitude and thanks-giving, I wanted to take a moment and remind YOU, how very much I appreciate each of you, my fellow; bakers, cooks, strugglers, messer uppers, and kind-hearted readers. Without you, this blog would not be possible! I am humbled! It continues to be a stunning fall…
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Teens (Boys and Girls) for 2020
Unquestionably stockings are my favorite part of Christmas morning, so it made sense to research some great stocking stuffers for teens and tweens to help you love stockings as much as I do! 2020 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens & Tweens I’ve adopted this same love of stuffing stockings with my own family and thought…
Fresh Fridays, October 16
October is marching right on by! I am excited at how productive this week has been, I feel like I am coming out of a fog. And we finally had a few days of cooler weather, setting me into slow cooking, baking mode. But first, my picture of the week, I snapped this during our…
Easy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp {Gluten Free Option}
Does anything quite say fall like an easy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp? Sweet-tart apples in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a lighter buttery oat crumb topping. Plus, easily make gluten free and vegan! We have been making this recipe for decades, but I haven’t made it in awhile, it was time I not only…
Greek Butter Cookies | Koulourakia
Koulourakia are traditional Greek butter cookies; a pastry like cookie, crisp on the outside tender and buttery on the inside, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla — the perfect dunking cookie! These butter cookies are mouthwatering and perfect to kick off the holiday baking season, but I’ll let you in on a secret, they…
Fresh Fridays, October 9
The colors of a Colorado fall are stunning; yellows and golds; Aspens quaking and glistening in the sunshine; all are shining and shimmering as autumn settles in. Do you feel yourself taking in deeper breaths, enjoying the contrast of the changing leaves and the blue sky? I hope so, I hope you hear the whispers…
Cranberry Walnut Bread (No Knead)
A rustic no knead cranberry nut bread that is so delicious and easy, it will make a bread baker out of anyone! An easy yeast bread recipe that requires minutes to mix, requiring very little hands on time. This no-knead bread recipe has been on repeat in our house, not only does it taste amazing,…
Fresh Fridays, October 2
Hello Sweet Friends, Where in the world did September go, not that I’m complaining mind you, considering it’s been one of the hardest years ever! But really, the month flew by! I saw this meme this week, it cracked me up, kind of sums up the year doesn’t it! I finally took the time last…
Best Beer Cheese Soup
Have you ever made (or eaten) Beer Cheese Soup, NOW is the time to make this amazing soup! Filled with veggies, clean all natural ingredients, like sharp white cheddar and Colby cheese, this soup will become a fall favorite. Simple step-by-step instructions for the best, comfort food ever! Maybe you’ve tried beer soup before; during…
Best Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe
This holiday season (or anytime turkey cravings hit) make a roasted boneless turkey breast in your Instant Pot! Crazy juicy, simple, so flavorful; this roasted turkey breast is done in a little over an hour with drippings to make a delicious gravy too! Whether you are hosting a big family gathering and need a little…
