I found this cookie recipe in Matthew Mead’s Christmas publication and intended to make it but didn’t get to it until January.  These cookies are amazing!  They’re different, not overly sweet, chewy and have great flavor. The method of preparation … Continue reading →

After my little comparison between cakes and life yesterday I figure the least I could do is share with you the recipe.  It’s one of those cake-mix-gone-gourmet recipes and we won’t even talk about how fattening it is.  We’ll just … Continue reading →

True story: She came home from school wanting to bake cookies for a friend.  After perusing the cookbook, she settled on peanut butter cookies and got started.  Part way through the recipe she inadvertently began following the cookie recipe on … Continue reading →

This brown sugar frosting is amazing.  A great alternative to butter cream or cream cheese frosting, it pairs really well with pumpkin. Brown Sugar Frosting 6 Tb. butter 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1 tsp. … Continue reading →

This is our family’s favorite go-to chocolate frosting.  Quick, simple, yummy every time.  It’s great on cookies, cakes, or whatever you need chocolate frosting for. Best Chocolate Frosting 1 pound powdered sugar 1/2 cup softened butter 1/4-1/2 cup cocoa  (I … Continue reading →

When you’ve got zucchini all over your kitchen counters, a chocolate zucchini cake is definitely in order, wouldn’t you think? Chocolate Zucchini Cake Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking powder 1 … Continue reading →