This is my kind-of cookbook. Besides many great holiday gift-giving recipes, there are wonderful stories about relationships within families, and with friends that are strengthened through the “magic” of baking ... Read More

Here's a great idea for your holiday gift giving. People just love getting these pretty jars. All you do is fill a self-decorated or an already decorated jar with all ... Read More

I just love holiday movies. You'll see my holiday tastes go from Miracle on 34th Street to Die Hard. (Yes Die Hard, the first two movies take place at Christmas.) ... Read More

Traditionally, we having Thanksgiving with our neighbors, Fred and Arlene. This year will be like the rest with plenty of food for leftovers and just in case their son and ... Read More

My family has spoken. Their choice for Thanksgiving dessert is Pumpkin Pie. My 10-year-old daughter, Loretta, just made this one today. The dark parts of the crust are my fault. ... Read More

If you even came to my house, you'd think "she has everything. She doesn't need a thing for her kitchen." You'd be right. I'm very fortunate wishing is there? Most ... Read More

Looking for gifts that baker/dessert maker who-has-everything? Here is a list of ten Kitchen Toys that would be as fun to give as to get.

With the holiday shopping season almost upon us, I put together a little list for you. All of the items on my baking tool list cost less than $20.00.

I was a little late getting to my Secret Pals luncheon on Monday. I had to wait for this Pumpkin Bread to finish baking. Since I was in such a ... Read More

Want something a little different for Thanksgiving dessert this year? Well, you should try this great recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake. The typical dump cake is named because you literally ... Read More

Pumpkin or Mincemeat - that is the question. How do you handle the controversy that has probably been going on since that first Thanksgiving? Here's what my family does.

This pie is so easy to make because it uses store-bought mincemeat. Besides being easy it's also got some great texture with the addition of apples and toasted walnuts. Want ... Read More

I've never been a big fan of this pie. I always thought it was too sweet. This recipe for Pecan Pie is different. It's got a wonderful brown sugar and ... Read More

Needleoint142 writes: "What kind of baking do you do for Thanksgiving? Do you make special pies, special cakes, or special breads? Inquiring minds want to know." If you'd like to ... Read More

That's what the vendor was yelling when we went to the Apple Festival in Ellijay, Georgia. I just love these wonderfully warm and fragrant Fried Apple Pies. They're easy to ... Read More

Most North Americans will enjoy the different taste and texture of this Irish/Scottish dessert. Why not make some Apple-Barley Pudding today?

This article helps you organize and run a bake sale to raise money for your favorite charity. Speaking of charities, it's time again for the Great American Bake Sale, which ... Read More

Growing-up it was always a special treat to have this spread on Mom's just-made biscuits. What's so great about this recipe is that it is made in the crockpot. I ... Read More