Our sweet tooth has returned now that summer vacation is in full swing here. This week, my daughter wanted to try a tres leches cake. While the kids have had it before, they were pretty young and couldn’t remember the delicious sweet flavors a tres leches cake offers. While I am the first to admit…
It seems our household is on a blueberry kick this month! We’re tossing them into everything we make after the last blueberry pancake pastry pan was devoured. As long as they kids are enjoying them, they don’t really need to know just how healthy these little guys are, right? So, if you’re looking for a…
crafting and creating a healthy, balanced, and beautiful life I want to Cook I want to Craft I want to Decorate I want to Entertain Get the latest in your inbox! Healthy and Easy Recipes for your family Candy canes tart muffin cupcake muffin jujubes carrot cake pudding lemon drops. Marshmallow dessert cookie sugar plum…
With all the desserts I’ve been making lately, you knew there was going to be a pumpkin spice cheesecake, right? I added an extra step to include extra pumpkin spice for those of you who love it as much as I do. The best part is, it’s a no-bake recipe so it’s easy enough for…
Before October even came to a close, I was craving pumpkin pie. While not every one in the house shared my early cravings, I thought mini pumpkin pies would be perfect for satisfying my little cravings. So, if you’re in the mood for pumpkin pie but not quite ready to make a whole pie that…
The Farmer’s Daughter My dad was a farmer and so were both my grandfathers. I was born and raised in a community full of folks who work hard to help feed America. Two of our sons are grain farmers and another helps his dad with our blueberry farm and future agri-tourism business. They are keeping…
For many of us, pumpkin spice ANYTHING screams fall. As the temperature drops and the outdoors begin to fill with more color, it’s time to whip out those pumpkin recipes. One easy to make breakfast, snack, and dessert recipe I love is for a flavorful pumpkin spice muffin. Depending on your sweet tooth, you can…
There really aren’t many things better than sweet, warm muffins just out of the oven. So, as our finicky weather blessed us with a couple random mornings of cold weather, I thought chocolate strawberry muffins were in order. It’s a delicious recipe that allows for many variations, depening on what your taste buds love with…
My sweet tooth has been a bit out of control lately. Luckily, I have a simple, no-fuss, no-bake cherry cheesecake recipe that I can throw together and enjoy in under an hour. And if you’re not a cherry fan, you can easily top these little guys with your favorite fruit or candy toppings instead! Here’s…
The holidays are just around the corner and there’s nothing for fun than whipping out the Christmas treat recipes! From holiday cookies and pies to delicious hot chocolate mixes, it’s the time of year to start having a little more fun with your baking. Oreo pie is already easy to throw together, so why not…
You just can’t beat a refreshing fruit smoothie on a hot summer day. It’s also a great way to get the young ones excited about eating healthier foods too. With an array of toppings, colors, and fun ways to serve a smoothie, you’ll have the whole family enjoying them for breakfast, snack, and dessert! Health…
Candied Cake Balls I think all this sheltering at home has really messed with my sweet tooth. I can’t seem to curb my cravings, and today it was back to chocolate! Candied Chocolate Cake Balls to be exact. So, whether you’re wanting to make these delicious little guys as a cake pop (you know, like…
