Bread, cheese, bacon, onions and peppers together-hard to beat. This recipe has this great combination of flavors. Relatively easy because it uses frozen bread dough. I really like not only the convenience of purchased frozen bread dough but the taste and texture are beyond what…
I love the fresh looks of spring all around the landscape. So many of my plants have a story behind them or special memory. Check it out. Asparagus is the first garden vegetable to enjoy and what a treat! Growing up we usually steamed it…
Remember coloring Easter eggs? Always going to be fun and probably a spill or two when the Paas coloring kit came out. The plastic eggs work well to decorate and I have found that the plastic sleeve in the Paas kit adheres to them with no issues. Simply dip the sleeve enclosed egg is lightly boiling water until the sleeve shrinks to the egg. So quick and easy and can be used the next year.
Last year I painted egg cartons and cut them up to use for centerpieces. Eggs, candy, flowers and tea light candles in egg shells look festive.
This year was much better because my sweet sister, Mary Beth, gave me some spring colored egg cartons. She’s very thoughtful that way. Fun to fill with eggs, decorate with and give as gifts.
Oreo truffles are a hit around here so I made Easter egg truffles. Combine 1 package crushed oreos and 8 ounces cream cheese. Roll out between two sheets of parchment paper.
I used these cookie cutters I bought from Amazon.
Chill the truffles in the refrigerator while you melt and color the candy melts or almond bark. Dip and have fun decorating.
Wafer cookies are a nice treat to have also.
Have fun being creative and spending time with your family and friends this Easter!
As you can see my cucumber trellis is full and abundant. There are more cucumbers than I can eat fresh. Time for refrigerator pickles. I have enjoyed making small batches experimenting with different recipes. This is a traditional recipe I have used for years. This…
It’s been a while since I planted seeds for my herbs and weather here has been pretty wet and cool for much of the growing season but finally I’m able to step out the door and cut fresh herbs to season with. A friend gave…
This is another family favorite. It’s so quick and easy and oh, so good!
Beat the pudding mix with the milk for 2 minutes. Add ice cream (I set this out a few minutes before to soften) and mix at low speed. Fold in whipped topping reserving some for the top or whip your own cream.
Pour into a 9″ graham cracker crust. I make my own crust using 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar and 6 Tablespoons melted butter but a store bought crust works wonderfully.
Top with remaining whipped topping and chill. Very simple and easy to make ahead.
The pie is also good frozen.
These are delicious! They require a little prep time and planning ahead but easy to put in the oven and bake when it’s time. Add a salad or fruit and it’s a great evening meal. Mix the water, yeast, sugar and 2 cups of flour…
It’s always nice to have a dessert ready in the refrigerator. This pudding is great for dessert or a snack and takes very little prep time. Whip the cream until medium peaks form. The whipping cream whips better if it is cold. Chilling the bowl…
I have always had a fascination with kitchen aprons. Maybe it’s because my grandmothers both wore them. One wore the full apron usually and one the half. I remember several of them specifically-gingham with embroidery on the large pockets and pretty floral prints.
Recently I decided to make some aprons for gifts and I also made one for myself in the process. These three aprons are all reversible, even some ruffles.
I had so much fun coordinating fabrics for the special ones I made them for and trying to match favorite colors and patterns to their personalities. True confession here I am not speedy at decision making so it took almost as much time choosing my fabric as making the aprons. Okay, maybe a slight exaggeration, but I was in the fabric department for a long time.
There are many patterns available but I measured and made my own. After each side is trimmed as desired, pin the two right sides together, making sure the ruffles and ties are all inside the seam line. Stitch a 5/8 inch seam around the outside of the apron pieces leaving a 4 inch opening so the apron can be turned right side out. After sewing the seam, trim and grade the seam allowances and clip the curves. Turn the apron right side out and stitch the opening closed with a blind stitch. Press well. The pattern is simple but adding the pockets, ruffles and trim customized the aprons. Before gift wrapping the aprons I put a matching spatula in the pocket. Fun project!
Note: If you do want to use a pattern, there are many available through Amazon, search for vintage apron patterns. If you are near a fabric store, most pattern books have aprons in the home or craft section. Have fun!
This recipe is another family favorite. It’s so easy to prepare and makes a quick tasty dinner or brunch. I have made one half of the recipe in the pictures. A 6-inch square baking dish or a similar size works well. I have also doubled…
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