Category Archives: Holiday

Mummer’s Parade 2026

Happy New Year! More photos behind the cut.

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Merry Christmas!

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Filled Butter Cookies

Okay, so the Apricot Rugelach wasn’t the last cookie recipe for the season – but this is what happens when I can’t sleep. May as well be productive, right? These are simple butter cookies with a jam filling, dipped in … Continue reading

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Chocolate Espresso Cookies

Every holiday cookie tin needs a really good chocolate cookie. This chocolate espresso cookie has melted chocolate and espresso powder in the batter, and is topped off with chocolate chips. It’s the perfect symphony of chocolate and coffee!

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Happy Birthday Joe!

This year’s card is my annual portrait of Joe along with two of the things he loves – Tortie and cake. Happy birthday Joe!

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Cranberry Applesauce Bread

We all have our own Thanksgiving traditions – grandma’s stuffing, whole turkey or turkey breast, apple pie vs. pumpkin. This bread will be a new tradition in the old homestead – a moist cranberry and walnut wonder – perfect in … Continue reading

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Wait! It’s Thanksgiving?!

I haven’t gotten over Halloween yet!

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Leftover Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

I carved my pumpkin and set it on our step, many, many bags of candy were purchased. Joe and I sat outside and waited. Four kids – that was it my friends. Growing up, I loved everything about Halloween, making … Continue reading

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BOO!

This year’s Jack O’Lantern.

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