Category Archives: Holidays

Countdown to Christmas day 8

Posted on December 17th, 2011

We made the first of our Christmas treats tonight. We did almond bark dipped pretzel rods and moldy cornflakes (a childhood favorite made by my Grandma Bonnie). Now I’m not sure where the name moldy cornflakes came from but that is all I’ve ever heard them called*. They actually resemble holly and berries and are [...]

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Holiday Favorites

Posted on December 16th, 2011

I had full intentions of doing a 12 days of Christmas cookie/sweet treats post; but the stomach flu, a teething baby (two teeth are in so far!), and general lack of sleep has derailed those plans. This weekend is going to be dedicated to some major Christmas treat making so tune in Saturday evening for [...]

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Chocolate Covered Toffee

Posted on December 17th, 2009

This recipe is a first for me, it is the first time I was successful making candy. The last time I tried boiling sugar I burned it. I burned it badly. I actually had to throw away the pot because the sugar had scorched the bottom. This time around I did not leave the room, [...]

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Seasonal Favorites

Posted on December 13th, 2009

It has been awhile since I have posted a new recipe. I have still been busy in the kitchen and have a few new recipes to share with you later this week. Today I wanted to share with you some of my seasonal favorites. HOMEMADE “BAILEY’S” IRISH CREAM I made this for the first time [...]

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