Baking with my children is one of my favorite things to do – it’s the perfect chance to teach them about where food comes from, and it’s also a great way to spend quality time together. From the time they were young they have been helping me in the kitchen, baking cookies, bread, pizza … Continue reading
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Back to Basics – Brownies From Scratch
I made some brownies today for my son who also happens to be a certified chocoholic. He has figured out if he does his chores without being told or grumbling, I am more likely to make some of his favorite treats! I like this recipe because it calls for cocoa powder instead of baking chocolate … Continue reading
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
These might be the easiest cookie ever baked and they only have 3 ingredients! This also happens to be my sons favorite thing to bake – mainly because he has the “recipe” memorized, and start to finish is less than 30 minutes. This makes them great for a last-minute snack or gift. You can also add chocolate chips, … Continue reading
Molasses Sugar Cookies
It’s a dreary, rainy day here in western PA. The kind of day that makes you want to curl up with a steamy, hot cup of tea, a great cookie – and a movie or two! I love this recipe – not only because it goes great with tea, but it’s also perfect for the kids … Continue reading
Anise Pizzelles
My grandmother always had pizzelles on hand just in case she “got company”. Lucky for me, she always had a few set aside for me. This is her recipe. Feel free to substitute other flavorings such as vanilla or lemon. She preferred anise, so that is how I make them for my kids. Anise Pizzelles … Continue reading