The summer is heating up and I am always looking for great ways to cool off. I often spend my afternoons working in my garden. It’s quiet and relaxing but it does get very hot! The vegetables love it, but I on the other hand enjoy a nice break in the shade once in a…
Banana Strawberry Chocolate Chip Bread
Banana Bread is one of my family’s favorite snacks. We eat it for breakfast a lot and it always makes an appearance on the table at family gatherings. Every once in a while I find myself with a counter full of ripe bananas. It’s not that we don’t eat them, but I swear sometimes they just seem…
Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins
I don’t know about you, but I just love fresh red raspberries! I like to put them on my cereal for breakfast, on my yogurt for a snack and even on top of vanilla ice cream drizzled with hot fudge for dessert. I am pretty sure I could easily eat a few containers of them…
Bailey’s Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
If you love Bailey’s Irish Cream and chocolate, then you are going to love this creamy cheesecake! A few weeks ago, I made some tasty Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake Swirl Brownies that left me wondering what other delicious desserts I could add that wonderful Irish Cream to. I like making a whole cheesecake on the…
Nutella Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Sometimes a little chocolate goes a long way! This weekend it was way too cold to venture outdoors and my children were looking for something fun to do. When wind chills are below zero I do not let them play outside, no matter how bundled up they are, so we had to make the best…
Holiday Snack Mix
I really like homemade snack mixes! You can mix together your family’s favorite ingredients and even make special mixes for certain events or Holidays. By preparing your own mixes, you also save a little money at the grocery store. Full of festive colors, and aromas, this simple Holiday Snack Mix is a nice treat to…
Chocolate Chip & English Toffee Cookie Bars
Good Morning! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! The weather here wasn’t very nice and it was pretty chilly. We had heavy rain, thunderstorms and even some hail! We are building an addition onto our house and before the rain came on Saturday, my husband along with helpful family members and friends were busy…
Triple Chocolate M & M Brownies
It’s that time again. The weekend! I try to make a yummy, but simple dessert every weekend for my family’s movie night. Lately, I have been making cookie bar or brownie type desserts because they are so easy to make and the children love to help out making them. I was in the mood this…
S’mores Snack Mix
My family just loves S’mores! Who doesn’t, right? The wonderful combination of marshmallow, graham crackers and of course chocolate, are a must have summer treat. Lately, I have been busy coming up with some fun snack ideas that my children can enjoy this upcoming summer. S’mores are so good but they can be so…
Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Muffins
Muffins are my favorite food to make when my family has a busy week. They work wonderful for breakfast or even a quick snack. These Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Muffins are delicious with a hot cup of coffee and are also freezer friendly. If you have a day when you are doing some baking,…
