Who doesn’t have time for chocolate, right? These chocolate chip muffins make an easy breakfast, snack, or treat any time of day! Mornings come awfully quick, don’t they? That’s why I like to have some breakfast treats made ahead of time. These chocolate chip muffins fit the bill nicely. They are easy to make, store well in the freezer, or on the counter and make a great grab and go… Continue Reading

The sweetness of dark cherries combine with the sourness of sour cream perfectly in an easy to make, classic scones recipe. You’ll love how quickly this sour cream and cherry scones comes together.  The hubby, Frenchman, boy and I love to have relaxing weekend brunch type meals. You know the type–settled in with steamy cups of coffee, plenty of lively conversation, and great food. Great food is the key to … Continue Reading

Sweet layers of cinnamon and sugar and soft fluffy dough topped with heavenly homemade icing. If you are looking to quench a sweet tooth these homemade cinnamon rolls are instant gratification! If you are looking for the perfect cinnamon roll recipe to whip up on a Saturday morning, or any morning for that matter, a recipe that will bring the family together, smiling, laughing and licking their lips, this is… Continue Reading

Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or on the go, these strawberry glazed scones are light and flaky, and full of rich, strawberry flavor! We love strawberries here on our homestead. The memories of my kids when they were younger, picking strawberries from the field, sticking every other one into their mouth as fast as they could is still one of my favorites. In my mind’s eye, I can still see… Continue Reading

A traditional recipe for deep fat frying deliciously light and crispy homemade donuts!  When you live at least a half an hour drive from the nearest donut shop, heading there to satisfy one craving just doesn’t make sense. I mean, you totally COULD get in your vehicle, drive 30 minutes, go through the drive through, then head home.  Or, you could learn to make them at home yourself. I love… Continue Reading

Quick and easy breakfast, perfect for making ahead of time! Grab a jar and go! You will love these granola parfaits! When my kids were younger, meal prep HAD to happen. Otherwise, I risked the food I bought not lasting for the meal I wanted it to be for. Example-my son would eat 1/2 loaf of bread as PBJ’s, and that was the loaf I was planning on making breakfast… Continue Reading

Skip the boxed cereal and make your own easily with this homemade strawberry coconut granola!  Back when my kids were younger, I was into the couponing system. Remember those days? Where you would clip coupons for food, cleaning products, and beauty products?  Then I would go to drugstores and try and get the best deals. Remembering those days where I would walk away with $100’s of dollars worth of items… Continue Reading

Baked donuts at home? Yes, please! These easy lemon glazed donuts are ready in less than 20 minutes, start to finish for that perfect breakfast treat! My boys are hungry creatures in the morning. All four of them. It can be like a bear awakening from a long hibernation, and when it doesn’t get food right away, it gets dangerous. Such as it is in my home.  Breakfast is normally… Continue Reading