Baking · Birthdays · Desserts · Food and Drink · Pie

Apple Streusel Bars

Streusel. Cobbler. Streudel. Crisp. Crumble.Are these all the same? Fruit, topped with stuff right? I did some research. Here you go, the quick guide.Streusel: German origin, a crumbly topping for baked goods, made from a simple mixture of flour, butter, and sugar.Cobbler: United States and United Kingdom, a thick, biscuit-style dough or batter that bakes… Continue reading Apple Streusel Bars

Birthdays · Cake · Candy · Cookies

Buddy the Elf Party

They are to be greatly pitied. For theirs is the greatest burden to bear. Those with December birthdays.The receivers of the dreaded "joint birthday and Christmas gift". Tolerating decidedly non-birthday decor festooning the parlor and decking the halls. Always assuming their guests are going to be mostly partied out from work holiday obligations, family gift… Continue reading Buddy the Elf Party

Candy

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

Perfect for any event. Especially festive ones. Themes make everything better.I like to microwave the marshmallow creme for about 10 seconds. Makes it easier to stir. BUUUUUUUTTTT -- they now have warning labels on the jar that you aren't supposed to do such things. Maybe someone blew up their microwave because they didn't get all… Continue reading Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

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We’re All Mad Here

The notes for which they are noted are not noted for being musical notes. At least, that's my favorite answer to the proverbial unanswered question posed by the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. What better way to begin a fanciful unbirthday tea party than to let your mind explore, unburdened by logic, the possibilities… Continue reading We’re All Mad Here

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Movie Night Charcuterie

It's autumn! Time for cozy sweaters, crisp evenings and inside activities. Like snuggling up to watch a great movie with the ones you love. What movie night is complete without snacks? Be extra next weekend and impress with this movie night charcuterie board. Start with a big tray, I used the cardboard from a Costco… Continue reading Movie Night Charcuterie

Baking · Desserts

HorrOREO Truffles All Dressed Up For Halloween

My Oreo Truffles got all dressed up for Halloween! Just use some orange candy melts for the pumpkins and some icing for the spider webs. It's easy to get creative with this versatile treat!

Cooking · Lunch · Quarantine

Quarantine Cooking: Sweet Potato Fries with Comeback Sauce

One of the biggest things I miss while being under stay-at-home orders is eating at restaurants. Remember that? When you could go out, have someone else cook for you, serve you and clean up afterwards? Because I can mostly create anything I want at home, eating out was always more about the experience and the… Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: Sweet Potato Fries with Comeback Sauce

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Quarantine Cooking: “Julia Child” Quiche

Over the past 6 years, my life has become a whirlwind of homeschooling. All other personal pursuits (ahem, blogging) have been swallowed up. Probably not the best self care on my part to have allowed such a thing to happen, but c'est la vie! My kids are 11 and 13 now and through this whole… Continue reading Quarantine Cooking: “Julia Child” Quiche

Appetizers · Cooking

Dilly Cucumber Bites

You know those times when you make a grand entrance at a holiday party with the nagging thought skittering around the back of your mind "I cannot eat more junk. If I consume one more chocolate treat I'm going to explode."? Nah. Me neither. However, I understand these kinds of people exist. For all your… Continue reading Dilly Cucumber Bites

Appetizers · Cooking · Drinks

Cranberry Jalapeño Bruschetta

This week, I'm sharing some of my favorite Christmas Party foods. Everyone needs a few good, go to items to bring when you're invited out at the holidays! We're starting off with a recipe I stole from a friend after she brought it to a party last Christmas. The beautiful red color of the cranberries… Continue reading Cranberry Jalapeño Bruschetta