I hear it’s long been a debate between Pennsylvania and Maine bakers as to who first created the whoopie pie. My great-aunt even joined the fun and always told the story of one of her ancestors naming the treat at their family store; in my hometown they’re usually considered an Amish thing, but that doesn’t… Continue reading Grandma’s Whoopie Pies
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“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Ace Collins
For Christians worldwide, the month of December is filled with joy and wonder as we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s birth. There is no other time of the year that can compare to the Christmas season for both the young and young at heart. From December to New Year’s Eve, reawaken the wonder, joy, and… Continue reading “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Ace Collins
Book Clubbing on the Orphan Train: “A Family Apart”
This month’s girls’ book club selection was one I’ve had for years: about twenty years, in fact. We read A Family Apart by Joan Lowry Nixon, the first in the Orphan Train Adventure series. The story opens in New York City with an Irish family whose father has died. Ma is trying hard to keep everyone… Continue reading Book Clubbing on the Orphan Train: “A Family Apart”
Baking with Mary Todd Lincoln
We’ve been studying the Civil War, and no study would be complete without learning about the Lincolns. We found that Mrs. Lincoln held parties with elaborate food, and that she served a certain cake to Abraham when they were courting. Of course, my dessert-loving Big Helper decided to make that cake. She chose to use… Continue reading Baking with Mary Todd Lincoln
Triple-Chocolate Brownie Pie
Last week I suddenly realized that it was Pi Day and I had made no plans for pie. Not a catastrophe, I know, but it’s fun to celebrate those light-hearted holidays with the kids. They make fun opportunities to learn on the fly, and I decided to challenge the kids to create some sort of… Continue reading Triple-Chocolate Brownie Pie
Nutty Oatmeal Chip Cookies
I’ve got a thing for cookies. Especially oatmeal cookies. I think it’s because they seem healthy. I mean, all those oats are just chock-full of fiber, and that’s a good thing, right? The great thing about these particular cookies is that they really are pretty good for you. Full of nut butters, nuts, and oats… Continue reading Nutty Oatmeal Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
My husband took me out for Valentine’s Day about bought the most amazing piece of cheesecake for our dessert. I’ve never had anything like it – it was the perfect chocolate food. Smooth, silky, and rich, it was absolutely wonderful. So color me thrilled when he decided later that he’d try to make one for… Continue reading Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal-Chip Cookies
I know a recipe’s good when someone asks me to make it again. Or when it disappears really, really fast. That’s what happened with these cookies. They were gone overnight – literally (we did share a few with some kiddie friends) and then everyone started clamoring for more. These cookies are just that good. While… Continue reading Soft and Chewy Oatmeal-Chip Cookies
{Soft and Chewy} Chocolate Chip Cookies
In college my friends and I used to get together to bake on vacations. There was never time for that during the school terms, but we all enjoyed making things, and the creative outlet was great during our time off. This recipe came from one of those friends. I think of her every time I… Continue reading {Soft and Chewy} Chocolate Chip Cookies
{Fresh and Cool} Banana Bars
Some people think of bananas in the spring or summertime, but we eat bananas all the time. They’re hearty and delicious, and so this recipe works even in the shorter, beautiful fall days. I love to bake. It doesn’t matter if it’s cookies, muffins, for ourselves or someone else, it’s just fun to take a… Continue reading {Fresh and Cool} Banana Bars