Diabetic Tea Biscuits...

I have been asked what changes to make to the Prize Winning Tea Biscuits recipe to make it suitable for those who have diabetes. Since I am not an expert in safely changing ingredients to make sure the recipe is right, here is the proper recipe safe for diabetics. Diabetic Tea Biscuits: 2 cups of  flour 3 teaspoons of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup Margarine 1/2 cup Lowfat milk Combine the dry ingredients...

Formula and Cereal and Pureed Food… Oh My!...

I think the time has come where my son is ready, and in need of, the introduction of solids to his diet. For the last two nights he has woken up in the middle of the night (not normal for him. He’s been sleeping through the night since he was 8 weeks old), and he is hungry! So I’ve done my research and here is what I have learned about how to get started on this new phase of his little life! In addition to...

Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake...

Apple butter is delicious on your morning toast, or over freshly made pancakes – but here is a recipe that will give you yet another great use for it! Try it and I am sure you will agree that it was worth the effort! Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake: 1-1/2 cups of gingersnap cookie crumbs 1/4 cup of melted butter about 20 caramels 3/4 cups of apple butter 3 packages (8 oz. each) of cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup...

Halloween Party Planning Tips...

Halloween parties can be a lot of fun – but if you are not sure where to start and how to go about organizing it, it can create stress nobody needs! I have put together some tips for you – check them out and decide to have the best Halloween party ever! The Guest List Everything you will plan for your Halloween party will depend on who you are going to invite. Send invitations out early enough to allow for...

Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cake...

Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cake One more very nice treat for you to make for this Halloween! This is a really tasty, moist cake that will surprise you – if only because it is not the usual way to use pumpkin. The fact that this recipe uses cake mix is a bit different from all the other recipes I usual share – but for the sake of time, I decided to try it and I wasn’t sorry! Plus – Orange glaze that...

Fun Halloween Snacks...

You will be able to stay in the Halloween spirit and serve your family or friends some fun, surprising snacks that will fit right in! Easy to put together and definitely fun to eat! Worm Sandwiches: Worm Sandwiches 6 Hot dogs 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce 4 Hamburger rolls Slice each hot dog in half and then quarter each piece lengthwise. In a skillet, fry the hot dog pieces until they curl and are lightly browned. Add barbecue...

Words of Wisdom from Maya Angelou...

Couple things I have to tell you first: I am a real sucker for words of wisdom from people that have proven their value by growing older with style and grace – and Maya Angelou is definitely one of them! And – I don’t send around mass emails! You know the ones that tell you that you need to send the message to at least 10 people to get your wish granted , be happy forever or become rich. I am making...

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Bread...

Another great recipe for pumpkin – this bread is nice and moist and keeps very well – you can store it in your refrigerator or freeze it if you make extras.But chances are it will disappear soon after you make it! The nuts or raisins you can add give it that little extra special taste – I have actually added both and it was delicious! I used chopped walnuts and golden raisins, but you could add pecan...

The Trials and Tribulations of Breast Feeding...

If you’re breast feeding your child, I think you’ll agree when I say this has to be one of the hardest things about being a new mom. When Jaxson was a newborn I remember the only thing I really found difficult about caring for him, besides the major sleep deprivation, was trying to breast feed him. The challenges never seemed to end. At the very beginning it was a challenge because all he seemed to do was...

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pancakes...

There is a whole lot you can do with pumpkin and this is the season to do it! So – beside the good old fashioned pumpkin pie, or some delicious pumpkin muffins, how about making a real treat for your family’s breakfast? Here is an easy to make and very, very tasty recipe for pumpkin pancakes for you! Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pancakes: Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pancakes 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat...