Best Peppermint Bark!

Those of you who are “regulars” know that during the holidays I share a recipe for peppermint bark. It makes the best gift from the kitchen!Looking at the ones we’ve swapped over the years, there’s some common threads that run through. It’s about quality and technique. Here are answers to both. To replicate famous, super expensive candy like Wms Sonoma’s bark, use quality bar chocolate … Continue reading Best Peppermint Bark!

Memorial Day Memories and Church Cookbook Strawberry Pie

Today Matt Swaim/Sonrise Morning Show/  chatted about Memorial Day and its meaning. (Also mentioned St. Rita, my patron saint….). Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 26.  Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following … Continue reading Memorial Day Memories and Church Cookbook Strawberry Pie

UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE This is becoming a cult cake! Quick and easy for a last minute Valentine’s Day dessert, too! Every year I get requests for it. How about this for Valentine’s Day? An easy, yummy, chocolatey cake that even the little ones can help with. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Wish you … Continue reading UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

Warm Salted Whiskey Caramel Sauce for Valentine’s Day

Each year Valentine’s Day seems to come more quickly than the last. This year is no exception! You know how I love to share my newest favorite recipes for special occasions, so I’m excited about sharing some “gifts from the heart” with you. That means special homemade edibles, and it all starts with a salted caramel sauce flavored with bourbon whiskey. Truth be told, I’m … Continue reading Warm Salted Whiskey Caramel Sauce for Valentine’s Day