**UPDATE: Please note that I have recently learned that Disco Dust (which was used on the stockings) is now being considered non-toxic but not edible and should only be used on decorations that will be removed and not consumed. This […]
Christmas
Butter Pats – It’s All in the Details
I’m starting to get everything ready for my upcoming Christmas dinner so I thought I would share a quick and simple tip for dressing up the butter for your holiday rolls. Whenever I am hosting a special meal I like […]
Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie That’s NOT an Ice Cream Pie
Christmas is just a week away and if you are like me, you are probably in the midst of planning your Christmas menu. I wanted to share with you a pie that has been a holiday tradition in my family […]
Melted Snowman Cookies
I had to share the adorable cookies I made yesterday for our church’s annual cookie exchange. I wish I could take credit for the idea but it was one that I have seen floating around on the internet lately. One […]
Doctor Who: Gingerbread Edition
Note: From the time my girls were able to start holding a spoon, I have been placing decorating bags in their hands. Now that they are teenagers I am amazed to see how their talent and creativity has developed. Today […]
Gingerbread Gym
The start of the holiday season always means one thing in my household, gingerbread houses. Every year our local downtown association holds a Christmas Stroll on the first Saturday of December, with one of the features being a gingerbread contest. […]
No cookie cutter? No problem! – Nutcracker Cookie Bouquet
I love cookie cutters. Each of them are a little blank canvas just waiting to create a fun treat. I love looking at them hanging on racks and I love to browse at them online, especially when they include decorating […]
The Making of a “Major Award” – The Leg Lamp Cake
Note: The italicized notes in this post are written by my husband to clarify some of the structural and electrical details. If you are a wife, though, feel free to ignore them since he is used to his wife doing […]