Happy Boxing Day, Kwanzaa and survival day to those that celebrated Christmas. Apparently, I missed the official date nut bread holiday. I’ll have to keep this website up so I can plan ahead. In Maine, the weather can be cold and frightful and it is the perfect time to make bread and warm the house as well as the bellies. … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Cinnamon Roll
Are you making cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas? How about adding a little flair to those rolls, by making a Christmas tree. There is also directions on how to make a wreath instead of the tree. Plus there is a recipe to change them into a dinner variety with basil pesto and tomato. Maybe you can make both? I … Read More ...
Cream Cheese Mints
I love items that you can make for more than just one holiday. These Cream cheese Mints fill the bill and are really easy to make. Plus, they look really cute in the jars to give as gifts and they could be made at New year’s, Valentines or Easter just by changing the colors. If you are looking for an … Read More ...
50 No Bake Holiday Dessert Recipes
Life around the holidays can get really hectic. I usually plan on baking lots of desserts, but next thing I know Santa has to have store bought cookies or worse he has to share the carrots with the reindeer. I’m hoping that this may be my salvation, here are some no bake recipes that will help when there is not … Read More ...
Allergy Free Recipes
Originally this year, we were supposed to have some friends for the holidays. The plans unfortunately were cancelled, but I still needed to find recipes to accommodate allergies in the family. Maybe you are entertaining some friends that have allergies or are vegetarian? Hopefully these sites will help you with your holiday meal or party. It seems like a hassle, … Read More ...
DIY Grinch lollipops
One of my favorite things about the holidays are the movies. And one of my all-time favorite as a child and adult is the original”How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Karen at Sugartown Sweets has come up with some cute lollipops made out of Jolly Ranchers Candy emphasizing the Grinch’s heart. I like how she made some with small hearts and … Read More ...
Christmas presents made with Rice Krispies
Christmas is a week away! I swear it arrives sooner every year. I still have shopping to do. But maybe you are done and just need to wrap the gifts. Or if you’re like me, you need snacks to help you through the task. Okay, maybe that is just an excuse. How about wrapping up some cute mini presents made … Read More ...
Mini Christmas Ornament Cupcakes
Do you have a favorite ornament? Is it something your child made, one from your childhood, or do you change out the ornaments every year? Every year I think about changing it up and having a themed tree, but then I open the ornament box and see the past. Maybe I just have to convince my husband we need another … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
In our house, it isn’t Christmas till the tree is up and decorated. These cupcakes look intimidating, but the blog does have a video and tutorial on how to decorate these beauties. I love the fact she uses store bought cupcakes and frosting. So you can still make these, even if you don’t have time to bake or aren’t a … Read More ...
Reindeer Gingerbread Cookies
How brilliant is this! Two cookies in one, who knew! So now when you make your gingerbread cookies, turn some upside down and make some reindeer cookies too! Noshing at the Nolands has the recipe and tells you how to decorate them. Put out 8 of them on a plate to represent each of Santa’s eight tiny reindeer. Of course … Read More ...
Christmas Melted Snowman Brownies
How cute are these!
With our cold weather temperatures this week, there will be no worries of a melting snowman. But this could surely warm your spirits with a cup of hot cocoa. Tania Cusack from My Kitchen Stories gives you the recipe for the brownies and the melted snowman. She uses licorice, but I think some AirHeads would work … Read More ...
Brownie Snowballs
Snowball fight! Who doesn’t love a good snowball fight? Especially if it includes snowballs that you can eat!
These kind of remind me of the pink snowballs that I used to get at the store. I’m sure this version is better and tastier! They would look great on a dessert table, snacks for the kids or something other than cookies … Read More ...
Royal Icing Tutorial
I love looking at all of the cookies pictured on magazine covers while grocery shopping. So beautiful, you can’t imagine eating the work of art. When I make cookies, they look like the rejects that didn’t make the cover. Reality is they look more like the kids decorated them. Thank goodness my family and Santa happily eat them without complaining. … Read More ...
Cookie Exchange
I’ve only done a few cookie exchanges and I always have a hard time picking a cookie recipe that no one else has done. Plus, I’m very picky about my cookies. But I do love the idea of getting lots of cookies. Maybe you need some inspiration for a cookie exchange you are hosting or participating in? Check out the … Read More ...
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 ...