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Here is a great recipe that is great as an appetizer and will be sure to bring raves from all guests. It is easy to make and if you have any frustrations that you’d like to disperse, squeezing the spinach will help. Just squeeze real hard, and poof, frustrations are gone. Add a few chopped [...]

February 11 is Peppermint Patty Day!  Why not? Who would argue with another holiday, especially one celebrating this delicious candy! Peppermint Patties are refreshing and exhilarating to eat. Remember those great commercials? Okay, so maybe they were a little strange but regardless, there is a holiday here that is worth a second look! What is [...]

These cookies are very rich and worth every effort to make. I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, Lori, who is Swedish. This is from her grandmother, a long time baker. These were made for Christmas by my nephew, Dennis, who is keeping with the family tradition of also being a great baker. Some side [...]

I know I said I would be posting healthy recipes. It will happen but for now I thought I would finish up with my Christmas cookies selections. A very delicious and tender, light cookie is the raspberry almond delight. This Christmas, my sister in law, Lori, made these and added some orange zest to the [...]

Here is another Christmas cookie that has been a favorite of mine for years. Each Christmas my sister-in-law, Lori brings them over. She has passed the torch on to her son Dennis and this year he was the bearer of these crisp, tasty cookies. Very delicious with a cup of tea. They are not too [...]

Here is a great little treat that is easy to make and incredibly delicious. I love these little tasty morsels. They are sweet, satisfying, and if made small enough, not a hindrance to a diet. That is always important. Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls 1 1/2 cup peanut butter-creamy or crunchy 2 cups confectioners sugar 1/4 [...]

I love to make Christmas cookies but sometimes I just don’t have the time needed to make rolled and decorated sugar cookies, Italian anise cookies, or any of my other favorites that are time consuming to produce. Ahh. The Spritz.  The perfect cookie to make when time is of the essence. It’s basically a mix [...]

There isn’t a Christmas that comes and goes that I haven’t make these gems. Italian cookies are quite delicious, somewhat easy to make, and very satisfying. They go great with everything and it always amazes me how much people in general enjoy these treats. I never ate them as a child, always went for the [...]

Brrrrr. It is just a little nippy and blustery outside. I was thinking of going snowshoeing and probably will when the blizzard subsides but for now it is the perfect time to make some fudge. I have lots of people that I work with that I would love to let them know how much they [...]

Here is an easy treat to make that will satisfy any sweet tooth. It basically is a no brainer. These were made for our annual Christmas buffet and were gone in seconds. In fact, they might be too easy to eat, never mind make! Walk by, pop it in… oh yeah, that’s why they were [...]