The Chocolate Cookie Bark is absolutely delicious and is made with just 4 ingredients! Prep time is about 20 minutes and the recipe makes about 14 servings. Whip up a batch and watch the yummy chocolaty cookies disappear in minutes! Chocolate Cookie Bark Ingredients 2 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted 10 OREO Cookies, crumbled, divided 1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted Directions ADD peanut butter to white … [Read more...]
I'm beginning to bake my yearly Christmas cookies and I thought I would bring to you some of the recipes tested and approved by the cookie critic. The Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookie recipe is one of our favorites and was borrowed from Kraftfoods.com. I like the recipes from Kraft because the preparation is fairly simple, are kid friendly, and usually use easy to find ingredients. The only change I made in the recipe was to omit the pecans. I wanted my son to be able to enjoy the … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Challenge Dairy to see if I would be interested in whipping up a recipe using Challenge Dairy butter and a few other ingredients. Being that I love to cook, I happily agreed and they sent me a bunch of goodies including Challenge Butter, 3 Spice Island Spices, OXO Good Grips Whisk, and an OXO Good Grips POP Container. My mission was to use all the ingredients to create an appetizer. I immediately went on a mad dash search through all … [Read more...]
I love autumn and all the special gifts it brings. The apple festivals, beautiful foliage, Halloween festivities, Thanksgiving, and the sweet aroma of fresh baked apple pie make it my favorite time of the year. Try this homemade aromatic mixture to give your house a homey fresh baked apple pie scent and help get you in the mood for fall. It only costs a few pennies to make and beats the smell of pricey commercial room fresheners. 3 cups water 6 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 6 pieces dried … [Read more...]
This idea was borrowed and tested from the August FamilyFun Magazine's Treat Of The Month. The sweet "under the sea style snacks" are perfect to serve up at beached themed parties, picnics, or summer gatherings. The cute "Pearly Bites" are not the most nutritional snack to let your children devour, but they are fun to make and the kids love them. The ingredients you will need to make each oyster are pink frosting, small round wafer cookies, yogurt-covered raisins, white frosting, … [Read more...]
I know when I hear someone mention Chiquita I automatically think of bananas! Chiquita has marketed bananas, its most recognized product, for more than 100 years. They are operating in more than 80 countries world wide and employ approximately 25,000 people. In 2006 the company sold 144 million boxes of bananas and since the mid 1990's made a dedication to be environmentally responsible with their commitment to achieve certification to the high standards of the Rainforest … [Read more...]
I really found these cupcakes to be so cute and different! They are made from ground sunflower meal, a yummy spearmint center, Tofutti cream cheese frosting, and carob dipped sunflower seeds! The recipe can be found here! Wordless Wednesday participants! Picture courtesy of Flickr by norwichnuts … [Read more...]
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Message from MyBlogSpark. From offering a constant source of love and support to always being there when you need her, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the mother figure in your life! With Mother’s Day drawing near, it’s the perfect time to start planning how to make your favorite lady feel special. As a [...]
Herbal wraps are a good way to relax and soothe away the stress of the day. They are also used to help tone and tighten the skin. Additionally, herbal wraps are said to cleanse the body of toxins, improve circulation, and even promote weight loss. Some people claim their aches and joint pains caused by [...]
Have leftover Peeps and not sure what to do with them? I generally have a basket brimming with the marshmallow chicks remaining several weeks following Easter that will get as hard as bricks and I just wind up tossing them away, which happens to be incredibly wasteful. This year I’m planning to put the little [...]
It’s only one week until Halloween which means planning the perfect spooktacular party is closing in! For a Halloween party that’s hauntingly delicious, why not satisfying your hungry ghosts and goblins with TOMBSTONE pizza, the “Official Pizza of Halloween?” TOMBSTONE offers over 12 different flavor varieties and multiple crust types to choose from, including [...]
Looking for an inexpensive treat to surprise fido on Christmas? Try this homemade“Dog Bark” recipe from Betty Crocker! Just melt carob chips and peanut butter together and then top with your dog’s favorite ingredients – bacon and cheese. Your furry friend will sit up and beg for more! Bow-WOW! Remember, even though dogs love [...]
Hope all the lucky dads out there are having a wonderful Father’s Day! I wanted to do something special for my hubby to let him know how much I appreciate all he does for his family by starting off his day with a clean shave using some homemade Rosemary Shaving Soap. He declined, but was [...]
