Pain Reliever Smoothie July 7, 2016 If you suffer from chronic pain, headaches, muscle strains, broken bones, sore joints or arthritis, try this smoothie before taking a pill. Yes, taking a pill is much faster and takes less effort but I strongly feel you will be…
Pop Up Groundhog Day Cookies January 31, 2016 Rich chocolatey, peanut butter, oatmeal cookies with a soft, melt in your mouth top layer and crunchy bottom are more than just delicious- they are a fabulous addition to a Groundhog Day themed event. Even if you do not have…
Watermelon Mint Ice Cubes August 27, 2015 I am always looking for ways to get my family to drink more fluids and by adding one or two of these colorful ice cubes into my kids’ glasses at dinner, they will drink their water without one complaint. The…
Very Simple Almond Butter, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Balls July 17, 2015 In the past two weeks, we have made at least five batches of these almond butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip balls since they are a huge hit in our house and neighborhood. Kids and adults devour them. Even the pickiest eaters…
Raspberry Margarita Crumb Bars The lime in these gooey Raspberry Margarita crumb bars perfectly balances the sweetness in the berries and brown sugar. I tweaked the Smitten Kitchen/ Baked: New Frontiers in Baking recipe to include lime instead of lemon and added more protein by…
Homemade Soft, Baked Pretzels Not much is better than a warm, soft pretzel lightly coated in large salt crystals with a slightly crunchy crust and tender, chewy inside. We always split one at a ball game or festival where they appeared everywhere in concession…
Decadent Chocolate Pots This Chocolate Pot recipe from Jamie Oliver will satisfy your chocolate cravings for a week. It is so rich and elegant yet surprisingly simple to make. You do not need to bake these custards like many other recipes or use…
Chocolate and Wine Pairings from Perrine’s Wine Shop and Chocolate South Pairing a decadent chocolate bonbon with a sweet dessert wine seems like the obvious choice but you will have much better success with a drier, more intense wine with plenty of fruit notes. The reason is the chocolate. A dry…
Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops This is a treat you can eat all year round. Fall fairs serve plenty of foods on a stick. These chocolate covered frozen banana pops are refreshing and healthy. Much better for you than the fried twinkles and snicker bars…
Watermelon Snow Cones I went to a friend’s house and made snow cones. When I came home I asked my mom if we could buy a snow cone machine and she said “No, but I have a better idea.” She remembered the Watermelon…
