Today, was day 2 of Snowmageddon here in the STL area. I wanted to make a sweet treat that could be a quick snack or dessert. And I wanted to try something that I hadn't tried yet. So I looked on Pinterest for the "chocolate cake mix recipe inspiration". I ran across one particular recipe:... Continue Reading →
I’m always looking for fun and new ideas for appetizers or snacks. We are definitely a family who loves snacks. I was looking through Pinterest and saw a few ideas that inspired me to try a crescent roll popper type of app. The first run had way too much cream cheese and not nearly enough... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter see notes below, room temperature1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/2 bag of Heath Toffee Bits Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets (or one large) with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray. In... Continue Reading →
When I was a kid, we would go to the Greentree Festival in Kirkwood.One of my favorite food booths was always the one that made the pepper bellies. You slice open a bag of Fritos. Pour in some chili, sprinkle some cheese and add some onions, sour cream and jalapeños to top it off. It’s... Continue Reading →
Quarantine has caused to be creative with our daily lives. When you’re running low on food and don’t want to leave the house, go through what you have and see what you can make. A month or so ago, I decided to experiment with a few things I had in the freezer. My boys were... Continue Reading →
We have entered fall. I stand outside with a cool 47° this evening. Clear skies and the smell of fire in the distance. One of the first thing that comes to mind, for the fall, is hot chocolate. At some point this weekend, I am definitely going to have to make some hot chocolate for... Continue Reading →
BBQ Safety Tips for Your Dog & A Great Recipe for All to Share! Published by Erin Edwards ‘TIS the season: BBQs, swimming pools, family time, & yummy treats! We love this time of the year and we love all the goodies a good BBQ can offer us! With that in mind, remember that your dog LOVES... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Banana Bread 1/2 Box of Devils Food Chocolate Cake 3 Tb of melted butter 1 egg + 1 egg white 2 ripe bananas, mashed Semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees Butter and lightly flour the inside of an 8x4 bread pan. Mix ingredients in bowl and pour into bread pan. Bake for... Continue Reading →
My little one loves popsicles. Doesn’t matter what season it is. So with each Tasting Box I get from Old Orchard, I make some sort of popsicle with the juice of the month. This month is Orange Tangerine. I looked in my kitchen to see what fruits I have available and pineapple was the other... Continue Reading →
Juice of 1 Halo Mandarin Orange 1/4 c Old Orchard Orange Tangerine Juice Fresca Soda Directions Squeeze the juice from one Halo Mandarin Orange. Pour that juice into a flute glass. Add Old Orchard Orange Tangerine Juice Fill with Fresca March 2020 Tasting Box fromOld Orchard I RECEIVED THIS TASTING BOX FOR FREE FOR BEINGA... Continue Reading →
A Zebra’s Life 