Oh my goodness! There are 15 days left till Christmas? Where does the time go? Christmas to me is all about the family! Especially the kids, because they grow so fast. But it is also trying to figure out what to do for holiday parties at school, gifts for teachers, bus drivers and classmates and keeping them occupied while you … Read More ...
Creating Coffee Meringue Acorns
- Prep Time 1 hour
- Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Trablit coffee extract (available at culinarydistrict.com) or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 3/4 cups pistachios or 1 1/2 cups
Simple Christmas Snowman Snowflake Cookies
I’m not one for snow! I live in the North East and don’t like snow! I think it is more the freezing cold weather that comes with the snow that I dislike. I do love a white Christmas and am happy for the mountains to get all the snow they need for the skiers and snowmobilers.
So when I saw … Read More ...
Nutella Eggnog Cookies
Got eggnog?
Do you have any eggnog leftover from the Thanksgiving festivities? Normally I don’t, but we bought more eggnog than usual. This recipe sounds perfect to use it up plus includes Nutella. I know it doesn’t look very crafty, but not all of us are able to create beautiful baked items. That is why we have Bakeries! And sometimes … Read More ...
Strawberry Christmas Tree Brownie Bite
O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree
Maybe because we just put up our Christmas tree these spoke to me. And it has a surprise with the strawberry under the frosting. Makes it a little healthy right? Erica also has some Santa hat’s made with the same recipe too. Check out the recipe at Erica’s Sweet Tooth for directions and inspiration … Read More ...
Sufganiyot – Jelly Doughnuts
I love Christmas, but I’m not quite ready to start posting Christmas goodies yet. Since it is still Hanukkah, I decided to do another recipe celebrating this holiday. Who doesn’t like donuts? You will find a jelly filled donut recipe that is served during Hanukkah called Sufganiyot. If you feel like a twist, you could also fill it with chocolate … Read More ...
Mini Gingerbread cookies

Cute and cozy!
They are so cute, I don’t know if I could eat one! Imagine getting the family together to watch a Christmas movie and show up with hot cocoa and these cookies sitting on the cup. Who needs whip cream when you have mini gingerbread houses. Now the website is Polish, but they do have the recipe and … Read More ...
Catching Fire Cookies
Catching Fire is out in theaters.
These Catching Fire cookies are almost too pretty to eat. Amost! Whether you are a book fan or just love action movies, bake up a batch of these cookies for all to enjoy. You could actually enjoy these in the springtime after the flowers have bloomed. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Michelle Clausen … Read More ...
Turkey Leg Cake Pops
Do you always have a battle over who gets the turkey legs?
The battle stops here, when everyone gets their very own turkey leg cake pop. Brenda over at Sweetsimplestuff has created these cute cake pops that look like turkey legs. She uses red velvet cake, but you can replace it with your favorite flavor. Finally everyone can have a … Read More ...
10 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
Tired of the same pie every year, well maybe this is your year to try something different.
Dessert not being my forte, I tend to search the web for delicious and easy ideas. While in search for some new pie ideas for Thanksgiving, I came across Lil’ Luna. Here Krystin has found 10 ideas other than the normal choice … Read More ...
Apple Pie Cookie

Imagine how cute these would look on the Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert table instead of one pie.
One of the few things I make in the fall and throughout the holidays are apple pies. I love them even more the next day after the spices have had a chance to blend together in harmony. The only thing I dislike about … Read More ...
Truly Amazing Book Cake
The amount of effort and painstaking detail that must have gone into making this cake is awe inspiring. It is not one of those cakes that are built by a celebrity chef – but a DIY’er’s passion and art combined to create a true masterpiece.
So, if you love reading, or know someone who does, then this cake is for … Read More ...
Knit Decorated Cupcakes
Brrr! Feels like sweater weather!
So why not grab your sweater and head into the kitchen and make some of these knit inspired cupcakes! Even though this is from a vegan website, feel free to replace with your own favorite cupcakes. Check out the tutorial over at Vegan Yum Yum to create the knitted goodness on top.
Your guests will … Read More ...
Adorable Christmas Snowman Cookies
These cute snowman cookies are a treat to make and eat for children. How you decorate them is completely up to you (and your kids) – but they will make a great gift idea as well.
Get the lowdown on these creative cookie ideas on the BBC Recipe website: Snowman Cookies.… Read More ...
What to do with leftover candy after Halloween?

Make more candy?
FoodieMisadventures has this perfect solution for left over candy (surely there is no such thing). She makes what is called a Leftover Halloween Candy Bark and it looks extra yummy because it has Resse’s Peanut Butter Cups in it.
Yum.
So do you have any candy leftover at your house?
Make this perfect recipe: Halloween Candy Bark… Read More ...











