Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Titusville Florida!

Dear Readers,

I just had a great weekend in Florida with family and friends. We got to go to many wonderful places so I thought that I would share some fun food photos.

Bon Appetit!










Saturday, December 3, 2011

Peanut Butter Bars!

Dear Readers,

At Christmas time, Mom would always make these bars. I have so many wonderful memories of those moments baking in the kitchen. So one of my wishes for you, is that you spend some quality time in the kitchen sharing and eating!

Peanut Butter Bars

1 1/2 Cups Peanut Butter
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 Cup melted Oleo

Mix together well and press into the bottom of a 9x13 pan

Melt over low heat: 1 1/2 Cups Chocolate Chips +1/4 Cup oleo

Frost the melted chocolate over the peanut butter and chill for 2+ hours.

Bon Appetit!



Friday, November 25, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Readers,

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. The menu included turkey, mashed potatoes, Green Bean casserole, Sausage and potato stuffing, cranberries, rolls, Mom's beans and a side by side taste test of gravy (mine was on the left of the photo).

I hope you had as good of a day as I had!








Bon Appetit!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Anaheim CA Food!

Dear Readers,

I recently spent some time in Anaheim and thought that I would share some of the food and fun  things that I saw. No recipes this time, but a lot of inspiration!

























Sunday, October 9, 2011

Apple Cake

Dear Readers,

It is fall and the leaves are turning. I grew up surrounded by apple trees and this time of year I can not resist making every kind of dessert with apples that I can think of. So, I made an apple cake. It is an easy recipe and turned out to be beautiful too.


Apple Cake

adopted from Better Homes and Gardens

2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp apple pie spice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
1 packed cup brown sugar
1 cup oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3+ cups peeled and chopped apples

Sift together all dry ingredients, set aside

Combine all sugars, vanilla, eggs, oil and beat for 2 min

Add dry ingredients and beat until just combined

Fold in apples

Pour batter into buttered bunt pan

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes

Cool and then turn onto platter and dust with sifted powdered sugar


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Fabulous Cookbooks!

Dear Readers,

If you are wanting a little inspiration, go to your local library and check out some of the latest and best cookbooks. You will be delighted by the array and quality of the books available. That way you can read, cook and enjoy!

Bon Appetit!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Raspberry Pie-Door County Style

Dear Readers,

It is that time of year again when we travel to the homeland of Door County. It IS the best place on earth! I had the opportunity to party, pick cherries and pick raspberries. So, with all of the fine fresh fruit, I wanted to create something beautiful and tasty. While everyone was outside enjoying the gorgeous weather, I made a pie!

Here is the recipe!