I just love it when I get to combine two of my favorite activities: cooking with kids and community service. Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale is coming up, and this year we are all in for something special. On April 17, 2010, food bloggers will be hosting bake sales across the nation [...]
My head grew dizzy as we walked the aisles of the Fancy Food Show a few weeks ago. Samples of chocolate were followed by samples of cheese…and then maybe some hot sauce, chips and beer. There were foods in all shapes and colors, along with whiz-bang marketing campaigns intended to catch the eye and draw [...]
Never underestimate the power of a child.
Heifer International holds a special place in my heart, especially after my educator study tour to visit their projects in Honduras.
Thanks, Zach, for making a difference and for fighting hunger!
How much would you pay for a piece of one of these decadent desserts? What if they were guilt-free and didn’t stick to your hips ribs?
Click on the First Giving widget below to make a donation in that amount, and I’ll “serve you a slice.” All of the funds we collect from our virtual bake [...]
Ground Almond Cookies
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Recipe By: Helen Berliner
Summary:
This is one of Grandma Berliner’s recipes, and it is amazing!
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, creamed
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2/3 cup ground almonds, blanched
1.5 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
Directions:
Mix well.
Form in crescent shapes.
Bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes.
Roll in powdered sugar while warm.
It is my honor to be a co-host of the 12 [...]
I am deeply honored that this post is featured in the Holiday Roundup at Oprah.com. Welcome, Oprah.com readers! Happy Holidays to you
Do you remember the song from Sound of Music called “My Favorite Things”? It reminds me of the wintery holiday season, especially these phrases: snowflakes that stay on my nose and [...]
To me the holiday season is one of sharing: sharing gifts with loved ones, sharing a meal with people we care about, and lending a hand to those in need.
I am excited to tell you about the 12 Days of Sharing fundraising campaign and virtual cookie swap hosted by In Jennie’s Kitchen from December 7 [...]
