This week I am focused on making my 4th of July menu easy delicious and fuss free! Here are 2 easy desserts that are sure to make your guests fired up! Firecracker Cookies 2 packages Braum’s Snickerdoodle cookies* 2 containers vanilla frosting Red/ Blue food coloring 2 packages Pop Rock Candy Divide the frosting into […]
Icebox Pies
Yesterday when I was cooking, Caytie asked me what I was making and I said “icebox” pies. Her next question was , “what is an icebox?” Well, I quickly explained the history of refrigeration and then told her that these pies do not require baking. No need to heat up the house just to make […]
South of the Border
It is summer time and I can’t help but dream about our family adventures to Mexico. We have had some doozies through the years. We have seen fake Aztec ruins in Cozumel (we did get to sit on a donkey though!). Taken crazy Jeep adventures and have gotten to witness my 15 year old son […]
Lemon Love Affair
If you love a certain “colossal”cookie then this is the one for you! Perfect amount of lemon chewy yumminess! Easy to make and is sure to please the lemon lover in your life! Lemon Drop Cookies 2/3 cup shortening (Crisco) 2/3 unsalted butter, softened 1 package lemon pudding 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs zest […]
Summer Snacks
Kids are home and that means they are going to be raiding your pantry for snacks! I have come up with some super simple recipes you can make for pennies rather than buying pre-packaged snacks. They store well in Ziploc bags and are easy to tuck in a beach bag for the lake, pool or […]