We love this version of the 100 pound carrot cake.  Don’t let National Carrot Cake {February 3rd} day pass you by without a slice.  This is a cake that is perfect for company or whenever you have some extra time and want a sweet treat!  This carrot cake is sure to make you better-than-Betty-Crocker. {wink}

Winter is a great time to have soup. Tired of the same old chicken noodle, clam chowder or even minestrone? Adding some good dumplins' can make even the plainest fare seem extra-special. Each batch of dough makes about 8 golf-ball sized dumplins'

I've really aquired a taste for fresh fruits in foods and pear cake is a new favorite of mine.  It's moist, delicious, and easy to make.  Pears are still in season, so enjoy them while they are the freshest!

Learning about all the food allergies that I had really slowed me in my tracks for a short time.  I mean dairy free as in no milk.  These do contain egg and butter.  Thank goodness that we have cooked gluten free off and one for three years for health reasons so we are pretty familiar with baking with various flours.

I recently purchased some gorgeous autumn inspired fabric. The beautiful breezy island blue, chocolate browns and deep goldenrod colors of it, just seemed to call to decorate the lid of a jar.  Since I had also been wanting to make a fun, new foodsie jar gift for friends and family, I decided to combine the two.

    This yummy dutch oven meal is perfect for fall - reaping its flavor from delicious root vegetables. Dutch oven cooking is not just for camping anymore.

It’s easy to spend a small fortune at a good Italian grocery shop. Between the sweet desserts, handmade cheeses, preserved meats and freshly baked bread, you can find just about anything you might need for a traditional Italian meal.

This delicious recipe is rich, delicious, and perfect for serving company. It is a simple recipe and it's also no-bake!  To make it gluten free, simply use a gluten free oreo cookie.

This is a great salad for summer picnics and barbeques!  It's a change from the run of the mill green salads and looks pretty in the serving dish or on someone's plate.  

Yes, you read that right: decadent blueberry muffins. Why should chocolate have all the fun? July is bursting with the bounty of summer fruits, and this month blueberries take center stage. This recipe is a definite go-to goodie when preparing for picnics and daytrips this summer. (Or just curl up when the baby is napping and have one yourself: you know you’ve earned it!)

This version of egg drop soup is a family favorite.  We enjoy having this soup on the nights we make homemade egg rolls and fried rice.