Monster Finger Cookies

Monster Finger Cookies

I make these every Halloween and despite the oddity of their looks, they are quite tasty. The simple shortbread dough is molded and shaped and adorned with a “fingernail” for its authentic look. This recipe comes to me originally from the Epicurious...
Simple Apple Crumb Pie

Simple Apple Crumb Pie

This is a recipe out of my recipe box. I have no idea where the recipe originally came from but the index card is smudged and warped from repeated use. This is my go-to recipe in the fall when I have a bunch of apples and I’m craving apple pie but don’t...
Super Easy Mini-Cherry Cheesecakes

Super Easy Mini-Cherry Cheesecakes

I got this recipe from the Food Network’s Paula Deen. It is so simple yet so delicious and elegant. You can also make them into Mini-Blueberry or Peach or any other flavor Cheesecakes based on the flavor pie filling you purchase. For me, I’m a...
Best Friend Bread

Best Friend Bread

My best friend gave me this bread recipe years ago. It is a very “earthy” bread with a crunchy outer crust and a soft, spongy center. You can add in whatever ingredients you’d like while keeping the basic dough portion (water, flour, yeast and...
Summer Vacation 2012 – Day Three & Four: Duluth MN

Summer Vacation 2012 – Day Three & Four: Duluth MN

Due to the storms the previous night, the next morning is clear and sunny. They are serving breakfast on the front porch and it smells as if it’s something we do not want to miss. We were right! We start out with homemade jam and scones (they had me at...