A whopping thank you to Costco for introducing my kiddies to the world of bulk junk. Certainly, there are items that may be great to purchase in humongous quantities (that would typically carry the standard individual through a world disaster of epic proportions, yet would get my family through no more than one week… I’m talking chicken nuggets here), can … Continue reading
Is it Doughnut, or Donut? My initial thought? Who cares… can we all stop information-cramming and just appreciate a yummy moment in life? 2.7 seconds later and my “I must know” brain kicks in… I immediately drive 15 miles to the nearest public library, make my way to the card catalog and begin my search … Continue reading
when it rains, it pours, right? it does if you live in the northeast… all.weekend.long. no worries, thankfully it turned over to snow this morning, so “we’re all good. mm’kay?” today’s forecast: wind and driving rain, to snow, to sunny and 50. it’s enough to make your head swirl… whiiiiiich [wait for it, wait … Continue reading
Meringue Smoochies “pwincess cookiesth” as the little middle prefers “do you want to build a snowmYaaannnn, come on let’s go any pwwwwway” – finally, finally, finally… holy sweet lord above, finally… the answer, here in the northeast, is NO. nope, nu-uh, no thanks, ciao plow, just walk away. much like the movie frozen, parents ALL … Continue reading
I promise, I did not create the name for these; therefore, it is also obvious that this recipe is not a result of my trial and error (but rather, a result of my ENDLESS amount of internet browsing). Anyone feel like venturing a guess as to how these INSANELY DELICIOUS little slices of PURE INDULGENCE … Continue reading
I refer to this TOTAL CROWD PLEASER as the Year-Round Trifle because you can call it whatever you like whatever time of year you make it. You can call it a Valentine’s Trifle; you can call it your Summer Trifle; heck, you can make it on Valentine’s Day and STILL call it your Summer Trifle … Continue reading
![SIMPLE Crusty Bread [aka sleepy bread]](https://brookesnookblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/bread2s-e1389994831178.jpg?w=920&h=245&crop=1 "SIMPLE Crusty Bread [aka sleepy bread]")
I’m going to call this stuff “sleepy bread” because unlike most other yeast-based recipes [insert short video of me rolling my eyes while having to get off of the couch 37 times, every 20 minutes, to punch down the dough, or knead it on a heavily floured surface which always means counter sweeping and floor … Continue reading
The one thing I can promise you is that this dessert will never have the chance to get nearly as stale as this blog has gotten over the past few months… because it will never last that long. Nor, will I bore you with the made up stories details and excuses about why I haven’t … Continue reading
Bright, pretty, & sweet… all of the things both my niece, and this cake, are. That is why I knew this should be her birthday cake. I love happy occasions – it’s always the perfect time for me to try out a new cake nice to spend quality time with family and friends! This icing design … Continue reading
J’adore printemps. I love spring. Renewal, fresh air, sunshine, birds in the morning, crickets in the evening…it’s a rebirth, every year. And that is it; that’s all I have for you on spring. Otherwise, I love these cookies too. I had come across a video a few months ago for embroidering flowers on cookies and … Continue reading
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