Chocolate Beer Cake Recipe...

Just in time for Valentines day  – ladies, you can totally surprise your loved one with a delicious, homemade chocolate beer cake! Yes – you are reading this right – this cake is made with beer. I made it last night and got rave reviews not only from my husband, but also from a friend who stopped by for a visit. And you don’t have to worry – you , or anyone else will not taste the beer –...

Cranberry Upside Down Cake Recipe...

You already know that I love cranberries! And this time of the year is just perfect for adding them into all kinds of recipes. The topping is made by simply baking cranberries placed in layer over sugar and spices at the bottom of the pan.As the cake bakes, sugar caramelizes, forming a rich syrup. You can add sweetened whip cream that will make a perfect combination to this lovely spicy dessert.  I am going to include...

Apple Raisin Bread Pudding Recipe...

Let’s say you have bread in your kitchen that is a bit dry and a few apples in your fruit basket that are no longer the greatest for biting into; Here is what you can do and create a great tasting dessert for your family! Apple Raisin Bread Pudding: Ingredients: 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter (4 melted, 2 cold, plus a bit more, softened for baking dish 5 cups of milk 6 large eggs 1-12/ cups of sugar 1 tablespoon...

Old Fashioned Cinnamon Loaf Recipe...

Incredibly delicious Cinnamon Loaf - fresh and warm, straight from the oven - talk about comfort food! I am very happy to share this recipe with all of you – as my new friend Selina Joyce from Alberta, Canada shared it with me. Joyce enjoys visiting my website and was kind enough to take some time to send me a personal note,letting me know how much she enjoys what I do and telling me her story. I very quickly discovered...

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting Recipe...

Remember that adding raisins will add to the wonderful taste of this cake! I don’t know if it is the spices or the delicious Honey Frosting, that make this cake:” oh soooo good!” – but I do know that it is worth the effort in your kitchen. Hope you enjoy the recipe and remember – your comments, suggestions and experiences are always welcomed and very much appreciated!   Pumpkin Spice...

Best Halloween Ideas...

I love this time of year! For me – it is always been so much fun decorating the house, making costumes, watching the little ones run around collecting goodies – it is a happy time for sure! And you are probably surfing the net to find the best ideas for your Halloween celebrations – it can take time and energy – so I decided to lend a helping hand and give you a variety of Halloween ideas and tips...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe...

As I was going around few stores yesterday, running errands and picking up supplies, I realized that the season is starting sneak up on all of us just a little bit faster each year.Place after place surprised me with fall displays and mountains of pumpkins. It does seems a bit early – it is only mid September – but the way time flies these days, it will be here before we know it. So – here is one of...

How to Cook with Kids...

If you think about it, you will have to admit that we usually cook because we have to. But something that can be a chore for us, is a very interesting thing to a child. It’s like a whole new world, where things get mixed together and ordinary things are changed into something different – it is sort a magic for a child. It is a good idea to get your child involved in the kitchen – prepare a few simple meals and you...

Mother’s Day Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes...

Give a consideration to making something special for mom this Mother’s Day. And it could be these easy to make and very,very delicious Chocolate Strewberry Shortcakes. The recipe is easy to follow, so you can involve your children and watch their faces light up with pride as they serve mom something they made! … … Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes 3 cups of strawberries 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar 4 cups...

Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes...

This is for all dads, grandpas uncles,brothers…. in short – this is for all the guys out there: Combine forces with kids – or with each other and start planning Mother’s Day brunch for that special mama in your life. I am going to help you out – here are recipes for a great brunch – all are easy to put together, even for those who do not have a high level of expertise in the kitchen. The...