Amazing Recipes
Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me! This weekend I'm celebrating my birthday. I won't tell you how old I am but I'll tell you that I'm still a kid at heart and sometimes I feel like I've never grown up. But that's OK. To celebrate my special day, I've been thinking what to make to share … [Read more...]
This year I have not posted lots of cookie recipes for Christmas, so I thought I need to redeem myself to my loyal readers who have been waiting for some. So I have a great recipe for you. No, Grandma Jean is not my grandma, but she is a friend's grandma who said that I must try her recipe. I got … [Read more...]
It's Friday!! Thank God. I love Fridays, for so many reasons. For one, because the weekend is coming and I don't have to go to work. Two, I can bake! Sad I know. But that's just how I am. I love to bake. Anything! You name it, I'll bake it. And now with the holidays approaching I have the perfect … [Read more...]
The snow came and is now gone. Thank goodness. I don't think I'm ready for snowstorms yet, or winter jackets and big boots. I just want a few more weeks of nice fall weather, and it looks like I may be getting my wishes. It's pumpkin season my friends, so why not take advantage of it and make … [Read more...]
I haven't made cookies in a long time, but my husband was in the mood for some cookies because he's been sick for the past couple weeks. So I was wondering what cookies to make and came a cross this recipe on allrecipes.com which I have modified a bit, by reducing the sugar. What caught my eye is … [Read more...]
These Congo bars have it all. They are cookies and brownies, they are to die for. I love it when I find little gems like this in my old cookbooks. I have had this Cookies book for at least 10 years and I usually take it out around the holidays and make some cookies from it. It never let me … [Read more...]
After 15 years of doing software development, I decided it's time for a change for me. An opportunity came up at work and I took it. I guess you could say it's a bit of a career change, but I'm still in IT, so it's not a complete career change. However, for me, something totally new and I'm looking … [Read more...]
I love the holidays! My favorite part is all the time off from work. I don't have to go back till Wednesday so I really am enjoying this time. The weather in Calgary has been unbelievable, there barely is any snow left on the ground. That makes me happy, but I'm sure some people miss the snow. But … [Read more...]
Yes, I'm still making cookies. Only a few days left until Christmas so I am taking advantage of this. I love these cookies. Â They are so gorgeous and so delicious. Â I make them for every holiday and then some. They are so much fun to make, well if you enjoy baking, and let me not mention how … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays everyone! I love love this time of year. I have baked so many cookies recently but recipe, I think is special. Dates, chocolate and pecans, well that is a great marriage. Â They are amazing, my husband was so reluctant to try these cookies but once he tried it he loved it. Â They … [Read more...]
I've been making these chocolate rumballs for quite a few years now, about 10 years. I can't remember the name of the book, but my friend had this book full of desserts made from cake mix and this recipe comes from this book. There is no holiday at my house without these rumballs. Any potluck I have … [Read more...]
Yes, cookies again! Christmas is coming so it's time to make cookies. Now these cookies, I can honestly say I have no idea why they are called Mexican Wedding Cookies because they just look so festive to me. They look like a Christmas cookie. If you are a fan of pecans, you will love these … [Read more...]
'I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.' ~Shirley Temple I'm going to be posting a lot of cookie recipes in the next few weeks. Trust me when I say this is my favorite time of the year, I cannot wait for … [Read more...]
Outside it's snowing and it's beautiful, well from the inside anyway, I wouldn't want to be out there driving. So as far as I'm concerned now, let it snow, let it snow. My dog just loves this weather, she wants to be outside all the time. Today we put up the Christmas tree and it's beautiful. My … [Read more...]
I love coconut macaroons. I remember when I was a teenager I used to work in a bakery and we used to sell chocolate coconut macaroons there. They were my favorite. These coconut macaroons can definitely be dipped in chocolate but they are just as good without the chocolate. They are so good, they … [Read more...]
