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Date Paste: The natural caramelly sweetener that’s full of nutrients

May 20, 2019 by Susan 7 Comments

Dates are a super nutritious natural sweetener full of caramelly good flavor. Pureeing them into this delicious date paste makes them easy to use in lots of ways.

Dates used to scare me. I hate to say it, but I always thought they looked like cockroaches. Ick- not interested.

But then I read how many nutrients there are in dates. Interested.

Then I heard that when pureed, dates become a caramel-like elixir. Very interested.

So of course I had to give them a try. I was sold immediately. And although I still think they look like cockroaches (they do!) I’m a big fan and frequently have a jar of date paste in my fridge.

Let me tell you how I make it and how I use it. I know you’re gonna want to try it too.

Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake

February 18, 2019 by Susan 16 Comments

An easy and delicious chocolate bundt cake that is perfect to bring to a potluck, make for a coffee date, after school snack, or just because.

No story about how moist and delicious this simple cake is. Sorry. No long intro about how leftovers are the best with a cup of coffee or an afternoon snack. Nope. Not even an anecdote about how it’s the perfect easy recipe to make for potlucks.

I will tell you a few things, though.

Butterscotch Crunchies

December 10, 2018 by Susan 4 Comments

Peanut butter and butterscotch combine to make these sweet, rich no bake cookie. Butterscotch Crunchies are a staple on our Christmas cookie list.

Peanut butter. Butterscotch. Cornflakes.

That’s all you need for this rich and tasty no-bake cookie. We like to add sprinkles, since they are a Christmas cookie staple. And I mean staple…My youngest told me recently that we could nix any other cookie from our annual Christmas cookie menu before skipping this treat.

My two cookie contributions this year were these gems and white chocolate dipped Oreos, another non-negotiable if you ask my family.

Meet cheesecake cups–fresh, fast, and sorta fancy

July 30, 2018 by Susan 3 Comments

No-bake, crustless cheesecake cups are an incredibly easy way to serve up an impressive dessert that everyone will rave about.

This dessert just kind of screams fresh. It’s the perfect sweet treat for spring or summer. Everybody loves it, and everyone can make it their own. I’ve made it for Easter dinner for several years now.

Big hit.

It’s also a winner when you’ve got folks who don’t eat chocolate (I know…weird, right?!) And my picky kids even love this.

Like I said, big hit.

And it’s so stinkin’ easy to make, it’s kind of embarrassing.

S’mores Snack Mix: 3 Ingredients Mix and Go

June 4, 2018 by Susan 2 Comments

This super simple s’mores snack mix is made with just 3 ingredients. Mix it up and it’s ready to serve. No baking, no melting…seriously, just mix and serve. It’s the perfect, fun, sweet treat!

Sometimes, I am not my mother’s daughter. I run late..a lot. And I forget things. Lots of things. Things like when I’m in charge of bringing snacks for after church.

I’ll admit it’s gotten better since I’ve been paired with my niece. She is much more like my mom. Organized. Totally on top of things. She typically texts me during the week to ask what I’m bringing, which is usually my reminder that I’m on treat duty that Sunday. (Thanks, Steph!)

Sweet and Buttery Cherry Coffee Cake

May 21, 2018 by Susan 2 Comments

Buttery, sweet and tart cherry coffee cake. This easy coffee cake recipe is just as perfect for a special brunch as for a regular Tuesday morning.

Do you have a favorite meal of the year? Maybe it’s Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings? A special New Years Day menu? I’ve been saying for years that our Christmas brunch is my favorite meal of the year, but I realized recently that it may be tied with our Mother’s Day brunch.

Notice a theme? This girl likes brunch.