In recent months, I have discovered the joys of shopping at Ocean State Job Lot stores, as well as other deep discount stores located in the Hartford, Connecticut area. While perusing the large selection of cookies, crackers and snack cakes at an Ocean State Job Lot store this past summer, I spotted an assortment of …
Over the Christmas holidays I do a lot of baking and one of the most popular Christmas goodies I make for my family and friends are Ginger Snap cookies….They are so flavorful and with each bite, a taste of Christmas bursts into your mouth as the Ginger permeates your taste buds. But to make these …
I am not sure where the name comes from. The original recipe (which I have altered some) was handed down to me from my sister in law. These were a family tradition when she and my husband were growing up. I love easy baking. These bar cookies are ultra simple. And they taste rich. Cookies …
I’ve been baking cookies and other goodies for a number of years now, since I was young. Like many people, I do most of my baking at Christmas time. Humbly, I must say I always get rave reviews for my cookies, whether they’re from an age-old, tried-and-true recipe, or from a newer recipe I’m trying …
I’m not all that terrific in the kitchen, I tend to get distracted very easily but every Christmas I pull out the stops and try my hand at Christmas cookie making. Being an artist this holds my attention. I love creating interesting shapes and decorating and baking Christmas cookies. What makes it easy to turn …