My nephew’s wife had asked me to make desserts for their dinner party. I made a pumpkin pie and a blackberry pie. Misty had asked her brother, Brian to take some leftover food to their uncle and she had put it in an old pie tin and covered it with foil. After he left, everyone…Read more »
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Yummy Chocolate Strawberries
Rinse your strawberries and place them on a paper towel to dry. Line a baking sheet with either wax paper or parchment. Place the strawberries on the baking pan. Melt a bag of chocolate candy melts on low heat and stir often. It takes about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Grab strawberries by stem and…Read more »
Reindeer Cookies
I wanted to try some stained glass cookies, but I didn’t have the right cookie cutters. I came up with this recipe instead and the kids will enjoy them. First, buy some Jolly Rancher hard candies and separate the colors. I used the cherry flavored for the nose. Put the candies in a plastic bag…Read more »
Chocolate Scones
Here is a delicious recipe. You will need the following ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour 2 T. brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 5 T. butter 1/3 c. milk 2 eggs 1/4 c. maple syrup 1/3 c.…Read more »
Is Coconut Really Good for You?
We hear all the buzz about coconut and gluten- free diets, but are they really good for you? Coconut flour is a light tan color with a fine, airy consistency. After the oil and water are pressed out of the coconut, its dried white meat is ground into powdery flour. Since it’s made completely from…Read more »
Ginger Sauce
Now that it’s spring and everyone is looking forward to better weather, why not indulge in some ice cream with this sauce? You will need these ingredients: 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger dash of salt 1/2 cup light cream 1/4 cup butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla In a saucepan, add corn…Read more »
Those Magical Beans
Beans are packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Researchers have found that beans have the power to prevent muscle shrinkage, keep your joints moving freely, and makes your muscles stronger. Red, kidney, and pinto beans rank the highest of antioxidant foods. So eat your beans.
Antifreeze in Our Food!
I was shocked to find out that certain food companies have been using antifreeze in their products for things like thickeners. What you say? Yes, that’s correct. Betty Crocker is a huge culprit as well as a few other major companies. Read your ingredients before buying these products. It will be disguised as propylene glycol which is…Read more »