Category: Recipes

– A simple, comfort dessert that’s perfect for the fall and winter –

All vanillas are not created equally.  And until just recently I had no idea that vanilla came in a form other than a liquid.  For those of us that enjoy baking, but are not in the class of ‘pasty chef’, vanilla paste might be a new ingredient.  I received some to use from Nielsen-Massey.

Dark and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Ginger

The addition of crystallized ginger gives these chocolate chip cookies a surprising kick.  Crystallized ginger can be found in the spice section or the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.  Makes about 2 dozen.

We used to eat white bread all the time in our home.  With more attention being given to whole grains in the marketplace though, and reading many articles about it, I knew that we needed to started replacing our white bread with whole wheat bread.  I made the switch gradually, starting with whole grain white, and shifting over to whole wheat after a few months, now we eat whole wheat bread almost exclusively.

I recently procured a bread machine, and the first loaf of bread I made it in it was a Whole Wheat Honey Bread made from Tropical Traditions Organic Stone-Ground Whole Wheat Flour.

I was able to try out a couple of the new Duncan Hines Decadent Cake Mixes.

The two recipes I made with the mixes were so easy, and delicious!  I’m certain my family gained 5 pounds this week from all these desserts!  What makes the recipes using these mixes so superb is the fillings inside.  If tastebuds could smile, they’d be beaming after indulging in these sweet treats. 

I love working with Tropical Traditions.  My family has had the chance to experience so many green and healthy products all of which we have been pleased with.  This time I was able to try their Organic Palm Shortening.  With Christmas baking just around the corner, this is a product that is sure to be used a lot in my kitchen.  I usually try and avoid recipes that have shortening in the ingredient list, but no more!  So, once again I was busy baking up a storm using the great Tropical Traditions products that I have on hand and I couldn’t be more pleased with the quality of them.

Palm shortening is derived from palm oil. In its natural state, palm oil is a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, with most of the unsaturated fat being monounsaturated fat. Palm shortening is

At Gorton’s, from now until October 7th, they are all about the fish taco. In fact, THEY LOVE FISH TACOS!

Before being asked if I wanted to participate

Most families are well into the first month of school.  So how many of you are already struggling with what to put into the lunch boxes?  Well Santa Cruz Organic has some products for your ultimate organic lunch box solution.

Peanut Butter – This tasty spread is full of goodness and no added extras.  The Santa Cruz Organic® brand peanut butters are offered in both light and dark roasted, creamy and crunchy varieties.  They provide a really rich flavor of peanut to them.  You may be unaccustomed to the texture if you’re used to eating non-organic peanut butter.  Because there is nothing added to it, when you first open it, you will notice that the oils sit on top of the butter.  Making it spreadable is as easy as just mixing it up.  It is required that it be

The first meal of your day, breakfast, is also the most important.  You heard your mom say it, your teachers say it, and now I’m sure that’s what you’re telling your kids!  Breakfast starts your metabolism.  A good, wholesome breakfast keeps your brain and body going until lunch.  You’ve also I’m sure, heard or read the statistics that children who eat breakfast do better in school.

If you’re looking for an organic way to feed your family breakfast, look no further than

No Nuts. No Eggs. No Dairy. Just Delicious!

When Lori Sandler’s son Benjamin was diagnosed with severe food allergies to dairy and nuts at a young age, she decided to take action.  She had many fond memories of visiting bakeries as a child and wanted Benjamin to experience those same warm moments and treats.  And so years after tasting, testing and refining, the Divvies Bakery was born in 2005, a bakeshop dedicated to peanut free, tree nut free, milk free and egg free products.  The Divvies Bakery is located in South Salem, New York.

Now I’m blessed that none of my family members has food allergies, but despite that Divvies Bakery products are some of my favorite treats to pick up when we visit Walt Disney World.  The bakery on Main Street is where I stop to get Divvies Caramel Corn.

Last month for Memorial Day I had posted some recipes from Daymon Worldwide that Chef Kim had created.

Well summer is all about get togethers, and this weekend many of us will be celebrating the 4th of July, and what better way then to make something patriotic to go with the celebration.

Chef Kim has used his skills for two more recipes that you can use at your gathering this weekend, one of them I made last night, and can’t wait to share with my friends!