Dessert and a Movie - Chick Flicks 1
Monday July 31, 2006
I'll admit it, between my husband, daughter and myself, we have a huge movie collection. I hope you enjoy this list of some of my favorite Chick Flicks and the ... Read More
What Better to Have During a Pajama Party But Pancakes
Saturday July 29, 2006
That's what Erica and Harry were planning to eat when they met in her kitchen late at night. I think Something's Gotta Give is a great Chick Flicks for young ... Read More
They Ate Their Cornflakes Straight Out of the Box
Friday July 28, 2006
Just imagine walking into a store and seeing two proper-looking spinster women wearing goofy glasses, giggling out of control while eating their cereal. This is just one scene in another ... Read More
She Needed Honey for Her Diples
Thursday July 27, 2006
I like to keep cool in the summer by staying inside and watching movies. One of my favorite chick flicks is My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It's a movie that ... Read More
Looking for a Fun Family Activity?Make a Swimming Pool Cake
Tuesday July 25, 2006
For years, I've wanted to make a swimming pool cake. The idea of gelatin sitting on top of a cake was intriguing. Ever since I've mentioned one of these cakes ... Read More
JELL-O - An American Staple
Saturday July 22, 2006
JELL-O Brand Gelatin, the over 100-year-old American favorite, is one of the most versatile desserts. Not only is it good plain, but it can take many forms like cakes, pies, ... Read More
Make Your Own Gummi Bears
Friday July 21, 2006
Thanks to Lynnawr for posting this recipe. All you need to make gummy bears is water, flavored and unflavored gelatin plus a plastic mold. Anyone else ever made this recipe? ... Read More
Gelatin Ice Cream
Thursday July 20, 2006
The best part of this recipe is all of the possible flavor combinations. Personally, I'm a sucker for the orange-vanilla combination when making this recipe for Gelatin Ice Cream.
July is Ice Cream Month
Tuesday July 18, 2006
There's nothing like a bowl of homemade ice cream with its cold, creamy texture balanced with that fresh taste. If you crave making your own homemade ice cream all you ... Read More
Creamy Lime Sherbet
Saturday July 15, 2006
Sherbets are typically made from sweetened fruit juice mixed with milk. This recipe calls for light cream which almost makes this an ice cream. It doesn't matter to me whether ... Read More
Chocolate Ice Cream
Friday July 14, 2006
I'm in the mood to make ice cream. It's my daughter's birthday today so I let her choose the flavor. I don't know if it's the worldwide number one favorite, ... Read More
Summer Reading List
Wednesday July 12, 2006
It's that time of year where everyone is looking for something good to read. When you have the kids on your hands all summer like I have, my reading is ... Read More
"Cla---fouti!" - Bless You!
Tuesday July 11, 2006
I'm just kidding "clafouti" isn't what someone sounds like while sneezing. Clafoutis are very similar to a cobbler (a baked dish with fruit on the bottom and some type of ... Read More
Easy Peach Cobbler
Saturday July 8, 2006
The cake mix is the easy part of this recipe. Using fresh peaches is what makes this cobbler so delectable to eat.Photo © 2006 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Strawberry Jam
Friday July 7, 2006
For a great alternative to traditional canning methods try this recipe for Strawberry Freezer Jam.
Make these to go with your jam:Self-Rising Flour BiscuitsGranny's Irish SconesBagelsSourdough BreadPancakes (Both my daughter and ... Read More
Berry Coffee Cake
Wednesday July 5, 2006
Got some summer company? Surprise them with this berry-filled coffee cake. You can use any fresh berry or a combination of berries in this recipe.
Be sure to try these other ... Read More
Red, White and Blue Desserts
Monday July 3, 2006
I wonder what the "boys" back in 1776 would think about our present day Independence Day celebrations? Certainly, the food would be quite different. Here are some of my favorite ... Read More
Bizarre Desserts and Breads
Saturday July 1, 2006
How about candy made with salted crackers or a salad made with pretzels? There there's always that dessert made with noodles or that cake made with sauerkraut. Looking for something ... Read More

