I remember having a Pillsbury Doughboy doll as a child and every time I saw him giggling in those commercials, I would have a little chuckle myself. Ah, to be so easily entertained again. You don’t see much of the Pillbury Doughboy anymore, but thankfully, Pillsbury is still around making some of the best biscuits [...]
The season for holiday entertaining is almost here and I would venture to guess you are looking for some new recipes to impress your guests. Of course, you would like to create something for them to rave over for months to come. And it wouldn’t be a holiday get together without a dish that includes [...]
Fall is the best time for cooking. The smell of fresh baked goodies adds a special warmth to a chilly Saturday afternoon. Spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the fall atmosphere and make you long for the forthcoming cold nights by a roaring fireplace.
Fresh baked cake still warm from the oven. Mm-mmmm! It’s like a little peace of heaven right there in your hands. And if it’s cold outside, that just adds to the joy. When I was little, my grandma would get so mad at me for trying to eat the cake before it was cooled and [...]
I am a sugar addict and I am not ashamed to admit it. I know sugar is bad for you, but I must have some sweetness in my daily diet or I get cranky and feel like I’m missing something. As a rule, I hate artificial sweeteners and have read the reports about their potential [...]
I have always loved Italian food - spaghetti, lasagna, fetuccini and, of course, pizza - it’s all good to me. I think my favorite to both make and eat is lasagna. I use my own recipe consisting of thick layers of mozarella, parmesan and cheddar cheeses, pasta sauce mixed with ground beef, and lasagna noodles [...]
With everyone leading hectic lives these days, many of us turn to boxed entrees and side dishes at dinner time. We would starve at my house if it were not for Hamburger Helper. Granted, these aren’t always at the top of the dietician’s list of healthiest foods, but they are great in a pinch and [...]
When I was growing up, there were always boxes of Jiffy mixes in my Grandma’s cupboard. To this day, their frosting is still my favorite and it’s super easy to make. You can’t beat their Corn Muffin Mix (it’s even better if you add a couple tablespoons of sugar). But their Jiffy Baking Mix is [...]
In recent years, medical experts have made claims that chocolate offers some great health benefits. Thank goodness. It’s nice to know all that chocolate I’ve consumed over the years was actually helping me (I should be healthy as a horse, actually). Aside from the physical benefits of it, chocolate just makes you feel good. Ladies, [...]
You can’t beat a FREE cookie! Kashi is offering a free sample of their delicious Oatmeal Dark Chocolate cookie. The combination of nutritious whole-grain and chewy chocolate will be sure to satisfy your taste buds.