Crunchy Snow Mounds White chocolate goodness with a little crunch! These little gems are so quick and easy to make. Whip up a batch in no time to take to a potluck, or for company arriving in a few hours. These little treats can be made year round, but I tried them and decorated for
Category: Sweets
Cake Mix – Crinkle Cookies
At Christmas time each year I look for a new cookie or treat to try. I had to bake something for a sale at the school dance and decided to tr y my hand at the cake mix cookies. Keeping it simple, I choose to use a vanilla cake mix and add food colouring to
Healthier Options: Sweets & Treats
Healthier Options: Sweets & Treats As you may know by reading the blog, I have started to follow a nutrition program of real food and regular meals to help boost my metabolism and help in my weight loss journey. I am only one week in, and so far no cravings, but I am sure they
12 Local Maritimer Blueberry Recipes
Don't you just love the warmer weather of Spring and Summer? First we have Rhubarb, then Strawberries and now Blueberries are in season. This week I have a flat of blueberries ordered and now is the time to plan what to do with them. Some will be frozen to add to recipes throughout the year, because,
It’s Rhubarb Season, Try Making These! 10 Rhubarb Recipes
It's Rhubarb Season, Try Making These! 10 Rhubarb Recipes I love Rhubarb season. Growing up, my mother made rhubarb relish and rhubarb cobbler (I will add those recipes to my round up when I get them made this summer). That was my only exposure to it until I started cooking and baking. We always had
12 Amazing Strawberry Recipes
We love strawberries, even the picky eater in the house will try anything with strawberries in it. Here is a roundup of 12 Amazing Strawberry Recipes that are guaranteed to make you want to run to the local u-pick or supermarket and buy some fresh berries. Desserts: Strawberry Fluff No Bake Cheesecake Old Fashioned Banana
Strawberry Fluff No Bake Cheesecake
Strawberry Fluff No Bake Cheesecake As a child I remember having a dish of cut up strawberries or strawberry shortcake. We only ate them when they were in season, and never year round. This time of year strawberries are available locally grown from farmers, supermarkets, etc... Fresh locally grown strawberries are the best one to
Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies, or Peppermint Swirls I have made these a few times over the years and have tried a few recipes. Some require more prep time than others (putting in fridge for hours). My preference is simple and at one sitting! Today, Clayton, my almost 3-year-old (Dec 30th birthday) and I made Candy Cane
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Bark Peppermint Bark, oh so easy! If you love Candy Canes and Chocolate, then this is the perfect treat for the holidays! Not only does it look amazing, but it is super easy to make and you can whip batch up quickly. This is a pretty addition to a cookie or sweet tray. It would