I have been collecting fun Halloween ideas for a while now – here are 7 of my favorite Halloween treats! Cobweb cookies Ghost cookies Witches’ brooms Haunted gingerbread houses Forked eyeballs Creepy Cupcakes Halloween cookie pizza Happy Haunting!
Food
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies Peanut Butter Swirl 1 c. peanut butter chips 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs Brownies 1 box Betty Crocker Supreme Chocolate Chunk Brownie mix 3 T water 1/2 c. vegetable oil 2 eggs 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease 13×9 inch pan. 2. Microwave PB chips 30 […]
We had the pleasure of eating at Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill last night and it was good food and a fun evening. We haven’t been to the Gateway in a while, and other than finding a parking spot, it was fun to walk around and hear the street musicians and see all the fun shops. Z’Tejas […]
Lisa Singer is a first time guest blogger on Vanilla Joy! She writes about gardening experiences, tips, and kid-friendly recipes on her blog, Backyard Botanical. How do you get your kids excited about fruits and vegetables? Start a garden in your backyard. Children are natural gardeners and love to help make things grow. Try planting […]
Food is always the most important thing about any occasion or activity, and road trips are no exception. Along with activity bags, you’re going to need some healthy and fun snacks. A few weeks ago, MyBlogSpark sent me these Nature Valley Nut Clusters to sample, and we loved them! Nature Valley granola bars are the […]
When strawberries are on sale or ripe for the u-picking, we love to make freezer jam! Here’s our latest recipe: Reduced Sugar Freezer Fruit Spread 4 c. finely chopped or crushed strawberries 2 c. sugar 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 c. Ultra Gel Combine crushed fruit, sugar, and lemon juice in medium bowl. Gradually add […]
I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and then found kiwi on sale for 6/$1 so I decided to try it out. I was pleased with the result – it’s a tart jam that tastes a lot like apple with a hint of kiwi. Yum! Homemade Kiwi Jam 24 kiwis, peeled and mashed 3/4 cup pineapple […]
I love summer desserts, and berries are the perfect colors for patriotic treats! I found lots of fantastic 4th of July treat recipes and ideas from Better Homes & Gardens that are simple and refreshing – perfect for this 4th of July! Red, White, and Blueberry Ice Cream Dessert Out-and-About Cheesecake Berry-Lemon Napoleon Red, White, […]
I don’t have a picture of this delicious bread, but it is super easy and YUMMY. This recipe works perfectly at lower elevations (in Oregon, for example.) I have had to modify the recipe a bit for the higher elevation of Utah and haven’t come up with a perfect recipe yet, but I’ll share once […]
