This post is for my Mom who left us much too early. What is cool about this recipe is that it is from a great Mom who cooks and bakes for her beautiful family! I think that's fitting soooooooo, What's For Dinner Moms?! My Mom made me shortbread cookies every Christmas! She always found a … Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
Recipes From Food Bloggers
Cranberry Orange Quick Bread
Before I talk about this post, I have a question. Does anyone know why I only get emails for some of the sites that I follow but not everyone?
Well, this Quick Bread recipe looks perfect for the season! Can you imagine making french toast with this cranberry orange bread? Delicious!
Mmmmmmm-mmmmmm, I want some! Enjoy!
I’ll be completely honest with y’all: I have no idea what canned cranberry sauce tastes like. I’ve never tried it before in my life. Growing up, I would always see it on the table at Thanksgiving and Christmas but there was something about the mere sight of the stiff sliced rings that was off-putting to me. Why would it be called a ‘sauce’ when it resembled thin beets (which, I’ve never liked)? Plus, back then I thought it made no sense to want to eat something sweet with something as savory as turkey and dressing.
Nowadays I DO think it makes sense to eat cranberry sauce with turkey and dressing–I actually think it’s delicious…just so long as it’s homemade. Ever since I started making my own cranberry sauce it spurred a love for ALL things cranberry, specifically in baking.
I still had some fresh cranberries leftover from Thanksgiving that I…
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Christmas Recipes…Christmas Pudding
Here is a recipe from my wonderful friend Carol! I admit that I have never had this Christmas Pudding BUT after reading the ingredient list, I sure wish that I had. Maybe one of my readers will try this recipe and describe what it's like?! Enjoy!
Holiday Bread Stuffing
Before I talk about this post, I would love to take a minute to tell you about my stupid computer. I can look at SOME posts by other bloggers. I can reblog them. I can respond to comments and even comment on the blogs that my stupid computer lets me see. I can even like … Continue reading Holiday Bread Stuffing
Random Thoughts And Other Things – 6
So I was watching the news yesterday - that's not normal for me because let's face it, the news is pretty depressing these days - and I saw this story about a 28-year-old woman here in Ottawa who has just been diagnosed with ALS. She is married and has 3 small children. I was 27 … Continue reading Random Thoughts And Other Things – 6
Chicken with French Onion Soup Gravy and a Plea for Kindness
Source: Chicken with French Onion Soup Gravy and a Plea for Kindness This post is by an amazing woman who makes great food for her beautiful family! This recipe looks soooo good that I wish that I had it when I could eat. I hope you try it!
No Churn Gingerbread Cake Ice Cream With A Spiced Rum Buttercream Ripple
I have totally stolen this recipe from The View From Great Island! Well, I fell in love with their cake recipe and I just had to try to make it into an ice cream. Since I can no longer eat any solid food and I lovelovelove gingerbread, I have to try right? I think so! … Continue reading No Churn Gingerbread Cake Ice Cream With A Spiced Rum Buttercream Ripple
Random Thoughts And Other Things – 5
Halloween has taken over the internet! I have to be honest, I have always had a love/hate relationship with Halloween. Don't get me wrong, I loved the dressing up, candy and home-made spooky treats! But see, my birthday is Friday and growing up my birthday parties always - ALWAYS - turned into birthday/Halloween parties. Okay, … Continue reading Random Thoughts And Other Things – 5
Easy No Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream With A Raspberry White Chocolate Swirl
This is the second no churn ice cream recipe that I have created! Woop Woop! In the last recipe - No Churn Malted Milk Ice Cream With Caramel And Fudge Swirls - I admitted that I had never made ice cream before. What I didn't tell you though is that Aunt Paul had already tried … Continue reading Easy No Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream With A Raspberry White Chocolate Swirl
Random Thoughts And Other Things – 4
Today I woke up knowing the date. This never happens to me but today is a day that I will never forget. On this day, five years ago my husband, my love and my friend passed away after his struggle with ALS. I miss him very much! His battle with ALS was very different from … Continue reading Random Thoughts And Other Things – 4
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