When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.I primarily bake desserts for holidays and special occasions. Some desserts even make sweet holiday gifts. For instance, I’m resharing the best oatmeal raisin … Read More
Recently, I have been feeling nostalgic for dark gingerbread. When she was alive, my “Big Ma” (close elderly family friend/like a southern grandmother) made the best gingerbread cake recipe ever. I asked my Facebook friends if any of them had … Read More
I attended a luncheon where Sarabeth of Sarabeth’s Kitchen demonstrated making her famous chocolate chip cookies a while ago. They were the best chocolate chip cookies from scratch that I had ever tasted. That is why I’m starting off my“A … Read More
Last night, I needed a quick side to go with the chopped cheese sandwiches that I made for dinner. Since I had a couple of potatoes, I made some air fryer diced potatoes. They were easy to make and came … Read More
Over 11 years ago, I went to a blogging event with Bobby Flay and Lori Loughlin. To date, the leftover turkey paella recipe that he shared is still my absolute favorite leftover turkey recipe. In case you have any turkey … Read More
My word of the year for 2021 is HOPE. With a little over 5 weeks left in the year, I’m thankful that many of my hopes have become reality. Biblical hope is not a mere desire for something good to happen. … Read More
Hanukkah 2021 dates are early this year. This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Sunday, November 28th, and ends on the evening of Monday, December 6th. I’m not Jewish but I enjoy living in a predominately Jewish neighborhood filled with such … Read More
Some of your teens have applied to colleges via the Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) options. Congrats! For those of you who have teens that are applying to college through the Regular Decision option (including CUNY Macaulay Honors … Read More
As I mentioned in the soul food Thanksgiving recipes post earlier this week, I have been testing a honey jerk turkey recipe. Well, the testing is over and the honey jerk air fryer turkey legs recipe makes an amazing dish! … Read More
Visiting family and friends is one of the most wonderful aspects of the holiday season. Although it’s definitely not mandatory, I like to give unique hostess gifts under $50. I enjoy bringing small “thank yous” that will actually make the … Read More