All About Special Christmas Gifts...

As you can imagine, I have always been the one to make as many special Christmas gifts as time and energy would allow. My boys had shelves full of sweaters, hats, scarfs, handmade blankets in every room…. and eventually the rest of my family did as well. It really was time to start coming up with new and different things to create. So for the last couple of years, I have been making special gift baskets and gift...

How to make Old Fashioned Butter Cookies...

Here is why I like Butter Cookies (aside of the obvious fact that they are delicious!) – you can make different varieties of final shapes and finishes and it looks like you have baked a great selection. And it can be all done from one basic dough. Here is the recipe: Old Fashioned Butter Cookies: Ingredients: 3 cups of flour 1 cup of confectioner’s sugar 1 cup of col unsalted butter, cut into cubes ½ teaspoon...

Unique and Handmade Gifts Like No Others...

I just have to share this with all of you! After years of thinking about doing what I do best, I have finally launched Mama Knows product line – in my very own online store! I can hardly sleep now – it’s like having another child! All the products have my personal name on them – all have been developed and well tested personally by me and I do believe they make incredible gifts! Check out the Recipes...

Ten Ways to Soften Brown Sugar...

This may have happened to you quite a few times. It did happen to me – and I think I am being careful how I store my baking and cooking supplies. I was just about ready to go and bake cookies  and my bag of brown sugar that I put into a basket of baking supplies instead of an air-tight container is rock hard. Not a huge problem, since I do know what to do – even when I need to soften it quickly. But it gave me an...

Make a Special Valentines Day Card...

It always means more when you – or you along with your child – take the time to let your creativity kick in a make a special card for that someone special. And Valentines Day is as good as any other time to do that. Here are some creative ideas that will help you do that: … … Thumbprint Valentines Card You can make this card with even the youngest child – just help them to dip their thumbs into poster...

Old Fashioned Christmas Fudge Recipe...

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without special chocolate treats – and chocolate fudge is definitely one of them. Here is a recipe that is easy to make and again – it is one you can make ahead of time anf store it in an airtight container. Watch for the nuts in this recipe – you can make the fudge without them if you worry about your guests who may have allergies. Ingredients: 3 cups of sugar 3/4...

Old Fashioned Chocolate Shortbread Recipe...

This could be one recipe that will keep coming back to your list of favourites years after year. It is easy to make and shortbread cookies keep well in an air-tight storage container, so you can make them ahead of time and save them for offering them to your family and guests during the Christmas holidays. Ingredients 1/4 cup of butter (no substitutes), softened 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 cup of flour 1/4 cup...

Christmas Gingersnap Cookies Recipe...

These cookies are great for anytime of the year, but making them for Christmas is almost a must. The combined aroma of ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg makes baking them as big a treat as eating them. You can makes them ahead of time – I would recommend a week before Christmas will be good and store them in an airtight container until it is time to have offer this great treat to your family and friends!   Ingredients: 1-...

Best Tips for Your Christmas Baking...

I must admit – I love making a large assortment of Christmas cookies and arranging them on decorative serving trays. And that’s not to say that I don’t share – I also take smaller trays and boxes to everywhere we go and hand them over to people who come to visit. I start baking about 10 days before Christmas – and really – just like with everything else – having a plan and organizing what I will do and when...

How to Plan Valentine’s Day Party...

Valentine’s Day is the occasion to have some fun with your friends, close ones and the love of your life. Check out some exciting tips to arrange a perfect Valentine’s Day Party: Invitations: First – make a list of people who you want to invite for your Valentine’s Day party. Send out cards to the intended guests in the shape of a heart or cupid, or with the shape of a heart on the front. It’s...