Is there such a thing as a bad chocolate chip cookie? If so, I've never had one. I LOVE homemade chocolate chip cookies. I love cookies in general, but chocolate chip cookies are in a category all their own. I've made this recipe a few times, and it's always good. It's also … [Read more...]
Day 202: Christmas Poke Cake
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yummy!!!! If you are planning something festive for New Year's Eve/Day, you could definitely go with this dessert. I made this yesterday for the family and it was a hit. I really love poke cakes. They are so moist and delicious and this one … [Read more...]
Day 200: Gingerbread Eggnog Trifle
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!!!Oh. My. Goodness. If you want Christmas in a bowl, this Gingerbread Eggnog Trifle is the dessert for you! I pinned this last year at Christmastime when a friend made it and came back with rave reviews. I have been waiting all year for this! Once … [Read more...]
Day 187: Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake
Tonight we are celebrating our family's December birthdays. I saw this cake by Food Network a few months ago and pinned it in anticipation of Bryce's birthday. Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches are a staple of the Burkholder household, so I thought it would be a really fun … [Read more...]
Day 181: Christmas Chocolate Bark
As we get into the month of December, it's time to start working on the baking/candy making/projects that will become those many teacher/neighbor/miscellaneous-person-who-deserves-a-little-something gifts.I made this last year for Christmas, and it was the easiest thing … [Read more...]
Day 177: Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares
A few nights ago I was craving something sweet but I didn't want to put the work into making cookies. I had about half a bag of mini marshmallows, so I thought I would just make a single Rice Krispies treat and that would do it. When I got out the bag of marshmallows, I notices … [Read more...]
Day 173: Double Decker Pumpkin Caramel Pie
Rachael Ray, you disappoint me. Well, I can't really blame the website where the recipe came from. Who knows what I may have done wrong with this one. It had so much potential and yet I was sadly disappointed. I should have listened to the little voice in my head named Jared … [Read more...]
Day 166: Snickers Pie
Oops! I forgot to do this yesterday! I got distracted with my cute little turkey project and "misremembered" that I was going to post about the Snickers Pie. Well, yay for not having to scour my pin boards to find something to blog about today! The next couple days are covered … [Read more...]
Day 156: Easy Chocolate Pie
Do you realize we have less than two weeks before Thanksgiving? And then begins the Christmas season! Yay!!! I really do like Thanksgiving, though. It's a holiday purely about having a grateful heart and spirit and taking time to be together as a family. Oh, and great food. … [Read more...]
Day 152: Vote for the Crescent Roll/Pumpkin Ticket!
Happy Election Day to you all. I was just wandering around the Fox News website but there's not much to report just yet. It's still early, especially for those of us out here on the left coast. But I DO have a winning ticket for you! It's the combo of Pillsbury crescent rolls … [Read more...]
Day 151: Caramel Apple Trifle Flop
How do you like our retro Looney Tunes candles? They are probably older thanany of the birthday "kids" since we found them at Mimi's house (great grandma)Aunt Jamie, Aunt Carrie and Henry- the November birthdaysHudson was just along for the ride on mom's lap :)So I made … [Read more...]
Day 110: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Update: Yay! My phone/photo/computer issues magically fixed themselves, so I was able to post my step-by-step photos below! Today, I dealt with yesterday's chocolate craving. And I managed to do it with a less decadent and over-the-top recipe than yesterday's post. These … [Read more...]
