Candy · Christmas Treats · Gifts

Reduced Fat S’mores Bark

During the holidays I have a habit of over doing it a bit.  As in making way to many treats to give out as gifts.  Seeing’s that we know so many people well, I just feel compelled to make and bake for everyone, it’s in my nature as a Baker you could say.  This past year… Continue reading Reduced Fat S’mores Bark

Candy · Christmas Treats · Cookies · Flavored Exctracts · Home · Pie

Pecan Tort’e

  Had an early Christmas at my Daughter and Son-in-laws house last weekend and this is the desert that I had brought to the brunch she was having.  Which by the way was fantastic!  She made Belgian Waffles with fresh strawberry compote, which I also made.  There was a big spiral honey baked ham, yummy!!  Croissants with… Continue reading Pecan Tort’e

Christmas Treats · Cookies · Flavored Exctracts

Gramdma Baker’s Almond Cookies

  I got this recipe about 20 years ago from my youngest daughters Great Grandma Baker.  One heck of a Lady let me tell ya!  I like to elaborate when I write down a recipe, put my personality into it you could say.  Grandma Baker wrote her recipes down for me as short and sweet as she… Continue reading Gramdma Baker’s Almond Cookies

Christmas Treats · Flavored Exctracts

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Making homemade Vanilla Extract is really, really easy.  All you need is a jar, some good Vodka and some really good Vanilla Beans.  I only buy my Vanilla Beans from Beanilla.com.  They are a bit expensive but so worth it!  I will be posting more extract recipes soon.  Keep checking back with me. Have fun!!… Continue reading Homemade Vanilla Extract

Christmas Treats · Pie

Grandma Kimmi’s New Pumpkin Pie

My New Pumpkin Pie Recipe…  my Mother taught me how to make this pie from the back of the Libby’s Pumpkin Puree can.  We did add a little more spice than called for and did something that the recipe did not call for, which in my opinion makes this pie stand out to be so much better… Continue reading Grandma Kimmi’s New Pumpkin Pie