Peppermint Bark

Candy canes are Christmas. Smashed up and mixed with TWO types of chocolate? The perfect combination creating a holiday treat no one can resist. Share the wealth and bring as gifts to work parties, family functions and all of your holiday...

Ham & Cheese “Panini”

When I am too lazy to cook and my cupboards are bare, I make “paninis.” These aren’t the traditional paninis because I use pita bread. The pita bread holds all the good stuff inside and makes it easier to eat for the kids. Below are two that I do often, but you can add any combination of ingredients. About […]

A Fruit-Infusing Water Bottle

Here’s a fun way to get in your 8 glasses of water a day. Give your water a little kick with oranges, lemons, apples or whatever fruit flavor you love. This fruit-infusing water bottle allows you to put any combo of fruit or veg or both into the center to add a little flavor to your water–without the mess […]

Old – Fashioned Ginger Cookies

Here's a Holiday favorite in our house. I can't take credit for it as this is from Jamie Deen but we loooovvve ginger and these cookies are perfection - a little crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle.

Black Bottom Coconut Bars-Can Be Gluten Free

This is the perfect treat to pack in your kids lunches or ship to your college age kids at school. I am going to try a few bar recipes in the upcoming month because they are easier to ship. I also made this one gluten free. You can substitute...

Candied Sugar & Cinnamon Pecans

In need of a quick hostess gift? Holiday exchange catch you off guard? A batch of homemade candied nuts will suffice in such a pinch. Sally’s baking addiction has this delicious and simple recipe and I thought Tips should pass it along.

Shopping for the Perfect Eco-Friendly Coffeemaker

After my last coffee maker died just a month after the warranty expired, a relatively expensive Cuisinart, I did some research. I’m the only one in my family that drinks–and needs–coffee so the Keurig would be an obvious choice. I like good, strong, fresh coffee and every time I’d tried coffee from a Keurig it never hit the […]

Cranberries with Cherries & Cloves

This is a little twist on traditional cranberries. Get ahead of the game and make this cranberry-cherry 4 days ahead. 2 ½ cups cranberry juice 8 oz dried tart cherries 1 cup sugar 12 oz fresh cranberries ¼ tsp cloves Simmer cranberry juice in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and add cherries. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar. Add cranberries and […]