Although it’s fall and apple season, one thing I like about apples is that they are available all year long without a substantial difference in quality or sweetness – unlike trying to buy strawberries in MN in the winter. That means this doesn’t have to be a seasonal treat. That said, when I’m planning treats…
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE almond flavored treats. Almond croissants, the almond frosting that my Nana makes on Yulekaag, Sand Bakkels, Swedish Sugar Toast, and Swedish Kringler. Do you see the trend here too? I think my Swedish-Norwegian heritage must have something to do with my love of almond flavor. I don’t know that almond is…
It’s no secret that one of the big reasons I am so warmly welcomed at our hunting camp is because of the cookies and bars I bring. The fact that I’ve outshot the guys on more than one occasion makes me a valued member of our hunting party but they don’t exactly like when I…
During blueberry season I am always looking for new blueberry recipes to try – and even after blueberry season because if it’s been a good year then I have a freezer full of blueberries. The beauty of these bars is they work great with either fresh or frozen berries so they are flexible for any…
These bars are supposedly a copycat of a famous offering from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, but I’ve never had them there. I made them the first time to take to Derek’s Aunt’s house for game night – maybe over New Years a few years back. I had just found a recipe online at Cookies…
Peanut butter and chocolate has to be one of my favorite combinations. And I know that I’m not alone or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups wouldn’t be so popular! As I was paging through Kraft Food & Families Fall 2015 magazine and noticed these Peanut Butter-Chocolate Mousse Cups I saw one of my favorite flavors combined…