Wine & (Apple) Roses

Wine & (Apple) Roses

Roses are red, Apple are too, Add some white wine and … Here’s a dozen for you! Is there someone in your life that you would like to impress, congratulate, or show gratitude? Flowers are always a good choice but EDIBLE flowers? Oh my! These 

Peaches and Cream Cups

Peaches and Cream Cups

You’re a peach! I’m not sure if this is a common phrase outside the United States, or even outside the Midwest. If it isn’t, it should be. The phrase simply means that someone is sweet or thoughtful and often is in response to a meaningful 

A Bite of the Mediterranean

A Bite of the Mediterranean

I think my understanding of the Greek culture was developed through the following things in order: one of the early language translations of the Bible the Olympics, the Olympic torch, and laurel leaf crowns college toga parties inspired by the movie Animal House statistics and 

Lasagna Roll-Ups

Lasagna Roll-Ups

Last summer, we celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday with a family dinner on her deck. We were blessed with the most beautiful weather that evening, a near-perfect attendance (when the Army calls, the Army calls), yard games, and another generation of healthy (a.k.a energetic) (a.k.a. 

Citrus Bites

Citrus Bites

Citrus Bites are a simple, no-bake, dessert recipe with the flavors of lemon, pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts. Check out the recipe and variations!

Kurt & Mary’s Rhubarb Crunch

Kurt & Mary’s Rhubarb Crunch

Rhubarb and oatmeal combine to make the perfect springtime dessert. Leftovers make a sweet breakfast treat too!

Mocha Pudding Cream Puffs

Mocha Pudding Cream Puffs

Water, butter, flour and eggs … that’s it. Though they look intimidating, these profiteroles (as they are often called) are simple, versatile, beautiful, and contain no sugar.

Peanut Butter Brownies

Peanut Butter Brownies

These peanut butter based brownies are loaded with chocolate chips and come together quickly in one bowl. This is a great recipe to get kids active in the kitchen!

Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

Officially declaring carrot cake as my favorite cake – layers of texture, glaze, and frosting.

A Handful of Mixed Nuts

A Handful of Mixed Nuts

Three variations on an old-world classic cookie … everyone has a favorite!