We all know any recipe that includes a bag of Hershey Kisses is going to be a keeper. This is one of those recipes. I’ve had it so long I’ve forgotten exactly who gave it to me although I know it was a co-worker years …
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Teaching Kids About Money
Today, I wanted to share some things we are doing to train our kids to be wise with money. First, people are more inclined to save money when they have dreams and goals for how that money will be used. We are already helping our …
Fondue
Peanut Butter Fondue 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 cup canned milk 1/3 cup honey (if the honey is very thin, add less milk) Stir together and serve with bananas and apples. The texture changes if it is made in advance, so plan on making …
Sugar Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Cake and cookie designer Ally Plummer shares her recipe for sugar cookies today that’s perfect for a Valentine treat. To add elegance to sugar cookies, frost and monogram with your Valentine’s initial. This is a wonderful gift idea for neighbors. Attach a note that says, …
Fiesta Cheesecake
It may say cheesecake, but don’t let the name fool you–this is not a dessert, it’s actually a dip. Lovely to look at and marvelous to eat, Fiesta Cheesecake is perfect for a tailgate party or a nice buffet table. My mom made Fiesta Cheesecake …
Lemon Bright Potatoes
A new restaurant opened up this summer near us, The Diner at Sugar Hill. A favorite side dish of mine is their lemon potatoes. While their potatoes reign supreme, this copy-cat version comes very close. As workout guru Denise Austin says in her commercials for …
Organization to Stay Sane: The Kitchen
When I asked MMCW’s staff for organizational tips, I was not surprised when Carla Coroy and Rhonda Ellis immediately replied. The three of us manage homes with a combined total of fourteen children. You heard right–14. Organization is not something we think about–it’s what we …
Links for 01-21-10
Here’s some fun links for 01-21-10: Birthday Freebies and Deals…now who in their right mind would pass up free ice cream? Project Girl pretty menu planning forms to print–for free! SpellingCity is a free site that allows kids to enter their spelling list and it will …
Elizabeth’s Story
She had charcoal black hair, olive-toned skin, beautiful black eyes, and a smile that could light up a room. As Elizabeth approached me at the Desperate for God women’s conference she began by saying how blessed she had been the night before by the message. …
Celebrating Food
Susan Gauen has done a tremendous service to those of us who have allergies and to all our family and friends. In her recipe book, Celebrating Food: 121 Gluten Free Recipes for a Healthier You, she provides recipes for all the ‘normal’ food you’ve always …