Sicilian Fig Cookies
I absolutely love the holiday season!! In every way, the season is a magical and happy time! Through the bustle of it all, I remind myself I am not overwhelmed… I’m overblessed! I’m blessed with a sweet, loving daughter, a…
Medjool Date and Walnut Bread and Recipe Contest
Quick breads are just that, quickly prepared, no yeast for rising time, just stir and bake. Like banana bread, date and nut breads are extremely versatile and I bake these types of breads often to have on hand for snacking…
The Challenge and a Cocktail….Watermelon Mojito
A few weeks back I was nominated for the Challenge that has been sweeping through the blogs recently. A challenge to select 7 posts in various categories. Karen at Back Road Journal had flattered me with this nomination. Flattered because as…
Coconut Rum Raisin Brown Rice Pudding
What’s your favorite comfort craving? Does it need to be salty, crunchy? Creamy warm or creamy cold? Chocolate or sugary sweet? Honestly, for me my comfort cravings change with every mood! Sometimes I feel the need to return to my…
Spiced Walnut and Rum Biscotti
I like to prepare foods seasonally, switching from soups to salads in the summer and to grilling and quick sautéing from long roasted meals. And, of course, as each new arrival of fruits and veggies appear on the market, I…
Naughty and Nice Rum Balls
These little rum balls rock! They totally satisfy my naughty self with a good dose of rum and satisfy my nice self, or should I say, lessen my guilty naughty self, with healthy ingredients. I have made rum balls in…
Mojito Cheesecake