Now that it's fall and there are pumpkins everywhere, I'm in the mood to start making favorite pumpkin desserts. Here is one of my favorite recipes - my mom's pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling. Anytime I make one of these and take it to a holiday party, it gets lots of compliments and I never have any leftovers...just requests for the recipe. Thought I would share it with everyone. If you decide to make it, let me know how it ...
Recipes
‘Entenmann’s Big Book of Baking’ New Release Cookbook
Entenmann's, one of the best known names in American baked goods, has recently released their first cookbook, Entenmann's Big Book of Baking. It is a recipe collection that allows bakers of all skill levels to easily create delicious Entenmann's classics from fresh ingredients. No time to bake? This book has you covered with an "Almost Homemade" section full of ways to turn Entenmann's ready-made items into something new and, well, "almost ...
Banana Muffins Recipe
This easy Banana Muffins recipe is a great one to try the next time you have overripe bananas. I have been looking for recipes that taste good and help me incorporate more whole wheat into my family's diet - this one is a keeper! This recipe calls for whole wheat and white flour. The final product is delicious and you can't even tell the muffins are wheat. Cinnamon and brown sugar crumble tops these banana muffin beauties. If you're on a weight ...
Secret Family Recipe For Rhubarb Slush
I have a secret family recipe for Rhubarb Slush. It's really, really good! And since it's not MY family's secret recipe, I don't mind sharing it! (I have permission to share.) I had never heard of rhubarb until I moved to Alaska and quickly learned that rhubarb plants are a staple in every Alaskan's vegetable garden. It is super easy to grow if you live in a northern climate. The huge leaves are poisonous, but the celery-like stalks are ...
Saving Summer: Raspberry Jam Recipe (No Pectin)
One of my favorite things to do at the end of the summer is pick berries and make jam. It's my way to save a little bit of summer in a jar. This year, I tried something new and picked golden raspberries. Aren't they pretty? I also picked red raspberries so I could make 2 different colors of raspberry jam. Here are a few jars of the finished product - a batch of golden raspberry jam and a batch made with red raspberries. I think the red ...
Starbucks Ice Cream Review & Vanilla Bean Parfait Recipe
Everyone knows Starbucks is famous for their coffee, but did you know there is Starbucks Ice Cream? Yes! You can now find the ice cream version of your favorite Starbucks beverages – which include several coffee flavors and 3 “Coffee Free” flavors. Since my favorite Starbucks drink is their Signature Hot Chocolate, I chose the Signature Hot Chocolate ice cream. This is one of the “Coffee Free” flavors, which also include Vanilla Bean ...
The Best Salsa Recipe Ever
I have the BEST salsa recipe ever. I love it more than any salsa I can buy at the store or eat at a restaurant. It's perfect to make in a small batch or, in the past, I have tripled the recipe and canned it so that I would always have some on hand in the pantry. If you love salsa, you simply must try this recipe. An added bonus of making salsa yourself is that YOU can control how hot and spicy you make it. We LOVE cilantro at my house, so I ...
Summer’s Twist on a Winter Favorite: Frozen Hot Chocolate
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Simple & Inexpensive At-Home Spa: Epsom Salt Foot Soak Recipe
One of my favorite ways to relax is to pamper myself, but I don’t like to spend money on expensive spa treatments. I recently discovered the magic of Epsom Salt and ways to create at-home spa treatments that cost PENNIES! Epsom Salt has a lot of spa-worthy qualities. It is known for its ability to: Soften Skin Soothe Achy Muscles Reduce swelling/inflammation Ease Stress Gently Exfoliate Skin EPSOM SALT FOOT SOAK ...
