I have always wanted to try making Caramel Apples. It just seems like such a nostalgic, old fashioned treat. This year was the time to finally do it! Halloween is kind of a big deal in my town. Not that we go crazy with it–it’s just that we are a small village about half an… Keep Reading
Recipe: Pie Bites
Pie is wonderful, but sometimes an entire slice is just too much. What if you just want a nibble? Why not try these little Pie Bites! Sweet little pie packages that you can just pop in your mouth! This is really more of a technique than a recipe. You simply take your pie crust, roll… Keep Reading
Recipe: Caramel Corn
The difference between homemade caramel corn and storebought is amazing. What’s even more amazing is how truly simple it is to make it at home. Starting in the fall, whenever I’m going to a party and need something to “bring along” this caramel corn is my go to item. I hope you all love it… Keep Reading
Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers (Walmart Gameday Challenge)
What’s your idea of a great Game-Day snack? Every month Walmart gives me a food related challenge to share with you all here on my blog as part of the Walmart Moms. This month’s challenge was a bit, well, challenging. Not because I don’t like snacks-actually “snack-y” food is some of my favorite stuff. I’d… Keep Reading
Recipe: Banana Squares
I am frequently overly optimistic when I purchase Bananas. They look so golden & delicious. . .the kids love them. . . they are only $.44 a lb. . . we’ll go through a dozen in no time right? Wrong. Sometimes we do-I swear Princess would eat 3 a day if I would let her. … Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Soft Pretzels (BreadMachine)
Whenever we go to Walmart and my kids see that Auntie Annies Pretzel shop they start begging. “Mama, can we have a pretzel?” Occasionally I cave and buy that $3 pretzel, but mostly I promise to make this homemade version that is just as tasty yet much less expensive. Since I let the kids form… Keep Reading
