Great Homemade Beef Stew Recipe...

Definitely on the top of the "Comfort Foods" list - try the recipe today! It is now almost two years ago that I first posted the Homemade Beef Stew Recipe. Comments have been pretty unanimous – “Just like grandma used to make!” And that makes me very proud – my own grandma taught me to cook and bake and I will always be grateful for that. This recipe is perfect for this time of year –...

How to Make Christmas Stockings...

You can make your very own Christmas stockings and add a special touch to each one. Use them to decorate with, fill with treats and give as gifts! Here is a really cute idea! You can easily turn woolen socks into one of a kind Christmas stockings – imagine hanging them on your mantel or accenting your armoire with them. All you have to do is find the woolen stockings you like, and think how you can complement their...

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 Homemade Donuts...

You will need just a little bit of patience if you want to make good, homemade donuts, but it is worth the effort. You can make these anytime and think about how surprised your kids will be when they return home from school to find fresh, warm donuts and a big glass of milk waiting for them! Do not worry about these donuts being bad  – since you are controlling what goes into them, how many get eaten and that there...

Best Pizza Recipes...

Your Super Bowl Sunday party will not be complete without pizza! I know that it is easier to pick up the phone and order varieties that will come to you hot in cardboard boxes, but believe me – making your own pizza is easy and it really is so much better! You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and keep them in ziplock bags or plastic containers ,all ready to put on the crust you either purchase from your...

Homemade Beef Stew Recipe...

Here is a recipe that is perfect for the long winter days – I would definitely consider it a comfort food. I first posted it here almost 2 years ago and many readers sent me great comments. Most agree with me, that it is a stew just like grandma used to make. I updated the copy and hope you will continue enjoying it and may others!   I have done something a little different this time. I started making homemade...

Old-Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding...

This is one of my favourites – actually, to be honest, I try not to make it very often, because I love eating it too much! Try it and let me know if you could stay away from it – especially when it is still warm ! Yummy! Old-fashioned Baked Rice Pudding: Ingredients: 1/2 cup of long grain rice 2 cups of milk 1 cup of water 1/2 tablespoon of butter 1/3 cup of sugar 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/3...