Category: Baking
Oatmeal Cookies
~Amanda~ Everybody has their favorite kind of cookie; some like sugar, some like chocolate chip, some like peanut butter. And then there’s my dad who absolutely loves Oatmeal Cookies (this is about the only sweet treat he will eat). If you ever ask my dad […]
Snickerdoodle Cookies
~Amanda~ Snickerdoodles are such a classic and traditional cookie that have been around forever, and they have always been one of my favorites. They are simple cookies packed with the most delicious cinnamon and sugar flavors and the most wonderful soft and chewy texture, and a […]
Vanilla Bean Scones
~Amanda~ For Christmas this year, Jackie gave me fresh Vanilla Beans in my stocking. I have never used fresh vanilla beans before, but have always dreamed about cooking with them. So naturally it took me forever to decide exactly what I wanted to make, because I […]
Banana Zucchini Walnut Bread
~Jackie~ While I can’t call myself an excellent baker (like my sister), I do enjoy baking this easy bread recipe for me and my fiancé almost every week. We like to have a homemade snack or breakfast to take to work each day and […]
Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
~Amanda~ As with many of our holiday cookie recipes, this one is another homage to our heritage, but this time our German heritage. Zimtsterne are a classic German Christmas cookie that, when translated, mean Cinnamon Stars. They are made to represent the Christmas Star and […]