Caramel Apples

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In the Fall, I say a sweet goodbye to the carefree days of summer and my life becomes busy again. The kids begin a new school year, a new soccer team, a new grade. They have homework, school projects, practice, fundraisers. I have parent meetings, volunteer commitments, school conferences. The lazy days of summer are Continue Reading …

Halloween Snack Mix

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Snack mixes are definitely the way to go when feeding a group of hungry kids.  Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, a little of everything is sure to please a crowd.  After a recent soccer game, I passed out this Halloween Snack Mix to team of six and seven year old hungry boys.  It was a total Continue Reading …

Resurrection Rolls

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Resurrection Rolls are the perfect treat to make with your little ones to share the meaning of Easter. Resurrection Rolls One can of crescent roll dough 8 large marshmallows (or one for each roll you’ll be making) Melted butter Cinnamon sugar Read John 19 while the oven is preheating to 350. Unroll the crescent rolls and Continue Reading …

Sweet and Salty Valentine Popcorn

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I promise that someday, I will write about something other than sweets but this is just too cute, too tasty and too festive to pass up.  Valentine Popcorn!  I mean who could resist popcorn coated with candy melts, sprinkled with sea salt and tossed with pink and red M&Ms!  Happy Valentine’s Day! Sweet and Salty Valentine Popcorn 1/2 Continue Reading …

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

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With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought that I would serve you up some Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie  love ♥ ♥ ♥ Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies 1 cup unsalted butter 4-oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon red food coloring 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 – Continue Reading …

Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies

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My good friend Tanya made these brownies last Christmas and they instantly became a favorite of mine!  I absolutely love the chocolate peppermint combination and the candy cane topping makes them the perfect treat to serve at Christmas time.  These brownies are the best!  Merry Christmas! Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies Brownies: 4 squares unsweetened chocolate (4oz) 1 Continue Reading …