Linzer cookies are those great little nutty sandwich cookies filled with jam. I like mine with the hazelnuts and low sugar raspberry or blackberry jam. I think you could fill them with chocolate ganache too. They take these special little cookies cutters which everyone says are problematic. I have loads of problems with mine but […]
Continue readingThis year my husband, Ken, and I participated in a gingerbread house decorating party as a group activity. It was a lot of fun to see what everyone did. With adult help in baking and assembling this is a great project for kids to decorate with all the candies. I have a recipe that worked […]
Continue readingOver the Thanksgiving weekend I had the opportunity to cook with my 8 year-old grandson, Nicholas. After making Buttermilk Pancakes and Eggs for breakfast he made these Pumpkin-Oatmeal Cookies for his 18-month old sister. It was good to spend the time in the kitchen with him following a recipe to see where to add or […]
Continue readingCrème Brûlée is probably my favorite dessert and it’s easier to make than most people think. With just a few simple techniques you have a fabulous dessert. The most common Crème Brûlée is Vanilla Bean but I’ve been to nice restaurants that do different flavors. What I love about Crème Brûlée is the smooth creamy […]
Continue readingFrosting your Sugar Cookies in different colors and then adding decorations is fun and makes a beautiful cookie. This is a great activity for kids parties. For holiday parties we’ve baked Sugar Cookies in Easter, Christmas and Halloween shapes and mixed up bowls of colored frostings. Then you put spoons or butter knives out on […]
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