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HALLOWEEN PARTY TIPS, TRICKS, AND TREATS
Halloween is one of my grandkid’s favorite holidays. They enjoy every aspect of it, and especially when they get to have, or go to a Halloween party.

I want to share some of our ideas on having a “spook-tacular” party.
CHOCOLATE CHIP TOFFEE THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Chocolate Chip Toffee Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate Chip Toffee Thumbprint Cookies are a soft, buttery cookie filled with chocolate chips and chocolate toffee bits, baked, and have a Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers pressed into the center. These cookies will melt in your mouth. Continue reading CHOCOLATE CHIP TOFFEE THUMBPRINT COOKIES
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY
Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!
A chocolate chip cookie is probably the number 1, favorite cookie of everyone in our family. Not only are they delicious eaten as a single cookie, but they can be used to create other recipes.
My little grandsons seem to enjoy sneaking a bite of the dough when we are baking cookies. Continue reading NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY
PEANUT BUTTER CANDY BITE COOKIE BARS
Peanut Butter Candy Bite Cookie Bars
Peanut Butter Candy Bite Cookie Bars are a rich, gooey, treat loaded with peanut butter and bite size pieces of candy.
The bottom crust is a peanut butter cookie dough, bite size candies arranged on top, covered with remaining cookie dough and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk.
VALENTINE’S DAY TIPS AND SWEET TREATS
Valentine’s Day is one of my grandchildren’s favorite holidays. The excitement rates right up there with Christmas. I wanted to share some Valentine’s Day tips and sweet treats that I use to make it special for them.
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PORK STROGANOFF STEW
This Pork Stroganoff Stew is a delicious, hearty stew that is perfect for these cold winter days. It is loaded with tender chunks of pork, carrots, celery, onions, peas and a blend of perfect seasonings. Stir in a dollop of sour cream for a stroganoff flavor. Continue reading PORK STROGANOFF STEW
GREAT AMERICAN GRANDMA CONTEST
This is not a recipe post, but certainly is kitchen related. I am so happy to share this video that I have entered in the Great American Grandma contest, sponsored by GE.
HEARTY CHICKEN-VEGETABLE STEW
This Hearty Chicken-Vegetable Stew will warm your soul on a cold winter’s day. 
A few weeks ago, just about everyone I knew seemed to be sick. My husband and my mother-in-law were in competition to see who could feel the worse. I told them that I was going to come up with a new recipe that would cure all of their ailments. It took a trip to the doctor for both of them to accomplish that, but this Hearty Chicken–Vegetable Stew was something they enjoyed eating. Continue reading HEARTY CHICKEN-VEGETABLE STEW
GOURMET HAM AND CHEESE PARTY RING
This is a sponsored post in which I received product samples from Frick’s Quality Meats to create an original recipe and blog post for the Blogger Challenge Contest. All opinions are my 100% my own. #fricks #smokedmeats #itsfrickingood
GOURMET HAM AND CHEESE PARTY RING
Gourmet Ham and Cheese Party Ring
This Gourmet Ham and Cheese Party Ring is such an easy recipe to put together, looks impressive, and is perfect for any gathering. It is loaded with ham, cheeses, and veggies. Continue reading GOURMET HAM AND CHEESE PARTY RING