The Better Baker

Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

2012-02-24T03:00:00.003-05:00

I got pretty excited when I saw this recipe at Six Sisters Stuff. When I initially saw the recipe, I 'Pinned' it to my Sweet Tooth Yummies board...they've been RE-pinned many times and that was another reason why I HAD to make them! Things have really taken off for me at Pinterest and I'm thrilled to pieces! I took these yummy bites to a ladies meeting at church and was asked if the recipe was

Chocolate Chai Drink

2012-02-23T03:00:00.001-05:00

I've been a lover of chai for years...my daughter Deb introduced me to it years ago. Since then, I've introduced it to a number of others as too, who have shared it with others as well... So on...and so forth! It's a wonderful Indian drink (tea) that is creamy, spicy, and sweet. Daughter Deb did "12 Days of Chocolate" posts at her blog for Valentine's Day and this was one of the wonderful

{Slow-Cooker} Chicken Enchilada Soup

2012-02-22T03:00:00.002-05:00

Oh my Goodness Blogging Amigos! If you fancy Mexican food in any way, shape or form, you're going to love this recipe. IT'S DELICIOU-OSO!!!(you know what I mean!=) I made it the same day I saw it because I couldn't wait to try it. Tiffany at Eat at Home shares MMMMMarvelous recipes and I am pleased with every one I try. I pinned this and know it has been repinned many times. This recipe

Guest Post: A'lil Country Sugar/Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

2012-02-21T03:00:00.003-05:00

I am so thrilled to be sharing this prize winning recipe (from my prize-winning friend) Angie today. She not only has a wonderful blog - A'lil Country Sugar - I have met Angie personally...after we were both bloggers. We don't live far from each other and have gotten together a few times. She's a very dear lady and friend, and the comments she shares about me below make me BLUSH! I love this

Leader Enterprise - Sept. 21 2011

2012-02-20T03:00:00.006-05:00

(I'm still trying to get caught up with past published articles) It was a pleasure to see all the ways that folks remembered 9/11. Truly was heart-stirring to see flags everywhere. Shouldn't it be that way all year long? So many lovely tributes to the fallen-it is great to know we will never forget. My family was affected directly that day as my brother, Alan, worked at the Pentagon, then and

Leader Enterprise - Feb. 15, 2012

2012-02-20T03:00:00.002-05:00

Anyone who has spent time around me will tell you I love a funny story. I especially love telling Reader's Digest funnies because they are true. I made a cross-stitch years ago with this on it: 'Proverbs 17:22 - A merry heart doeth good like a medicine'. So when I read this story in the Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul book,I knew I had to share it with my readers. I trust it helps your heart

Overnight Baked Oatmeal (Or Oatmeal Cake) (dairy, egg, gluten and sugar free options)

2012-02-17T03:00:00.006-05:00

This has become my 'MUST. REPEAT.' recipe as of late. I dare say in the many many recipes I test and try, this one is on my TOP 5 list! If you've read my blog very long, you already know I LOVE OATMEAL....in any shape or form. I have shared a few baked oatmeal dishes with you already...and there will be more to come. But this one is extra special....this one is SO yummy, SO easy and SO good

Toffee Bars

2012-02-16T03:00:00.007-05:00

I've mentioned before what a Cookie Monster I am! This is an awesome bar cookie that you will LOOOOVE! I love the way Michael Ann cooks (& bakes...and bakes!) easy family-friendly recipes at her blog - The Big Green Bowl. Please visit her there and tell her I sent you over! This is definitely a recipe you'll want to keep close at hand so you can satisfy that sweet tooth any time it hits. I

Cherry Pie Fluff {Weight Watchers}

2012-02-15T03:00:00.009-05:00

Did you eat too much on Valentine's Day? We had a lovely lunch out, and then kinda snacked for dinnertime. This is a wonderful and LIGHT dessert you can whip up in no time at all. It really doesn't get much easier than this! Only 3....yes, THREE, ingredients to concoct this yummy dessert. I had most of a can of leftover cherry pie filling from another dessert that I'd made (I'll be sharing

Guest Post: Flour Me With Love/Strawberry Cupcakes with Cheesecake Filling

2012-02-14T03:00:00.089-05:00

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY YA'LL!!! Today's post is from my good friend, Lisa at Flour Me With Love. (I love that clever blog title!) She has created an amazing strawberry cupcake with cheesecake filling - a woman after my heart for sure!!! (WARNING: Do not lick your screen!) Lisa & I got acquainted last fall when I was asked to do a presentation for Eggland's Best Eggs for the "Pink for the

Happy Heart Day to You!

2012-02-14T03:00:00.087-05:00

From my heart to yours...enjoy a day full of love! Valentine's Day isn't just for sweeties....whether it be a sibling, a child, a friend....tell someone you care about that you love them. This is perfect love....

Leader Enterprise - Nov. 16, 2011 - Substitutions

2012-02-12T21:36:00.001-05:00

This time of the year, I spend hours in the kitchen every week.Doncha just hate it when you're all ready to make something and discover you're missing an ingredient? I do. That's why I'm happy to have discovered these great recipes for substitutes. I've become email buds with a 70-yr.old blogger at Grandma Loy's Kitchen. She has many DIY recipes that I love. I've made sweetened condensed milk

Leader Enterprise - Dec. 21, 2011

2012-02-12T21:15:00.001-05:00

I got hooked on Chicken Soup for the Soul a few years ago. I would pick one up with the intention of reading a couple of stories - because they are short - and lay the book down an hour later. Such inspiration and encouragement can be gleaned from reading the stories of folks who see the glass as 'half full'. This special story grabbed ahold of me in a big way. Mostly because I too, begin

Using A Brownie Mix: Mini Brownie Treats & Brownie Crackles

2012-02-10T03:00:00.010-05:00

These are two favorite & very special treats made using a brownie mix. Great for class parties at school or church or a quick snack at home. Use a favorite candy kiss...or 'hug' to top the mini brownies. Both of these recipes are kid-friendly too! Chocolate is a great way to showL-O-V-E! photo credit: Taste of Home MINI BROWNIE TREATS 1 package (9" X 13" pan size) fudge brownie mix48 striped

Chocolate Swirl Cake {Lighter Option}

2012-02-09T03:00:00.007-05:00

From my "365 Reasons to Eat Chocolate" Calendar... YOU WILL ONLY PASS THIS WAY ONCE. SO GRAB THE CHOCOLATE BEFORE THE NEXT GUY DOES. This is a wonderfully fabulous dessert and no one will be able to tell it's 'light'. (And that's one reason why it's in my cookbook!) It is delicious enough I have served it to company. So many others are careful about what they eat too, and it's great to have

Vicki's Valentine Monster Cookies

2012-02-08T03:00:00.009-05:00

(This...from last year's archives and soooo worth sharing again!) I am a huge Cookie Monster! I have always loved cookies...I grew up on them...and love them cause you can grab 'n' go! My most cherished childhood memory is coming home to a kitchen full of fresh baked cookies...in the wintertime! Sooo warming - inside & out! My sis-in-love, Vicki, is well known as the Cookie-Making Queen in

Guest Post: The Queen Mommy/Hershey's Best Brownies

2012-02-07T03:00:00.007-05:00

Prior to my husband's recent accident, we had planned to spend the last 3 weeks of Feb. in Florida enjoying sunshine and fellowship with special friends. We cancelled that trip, but I had already been planning on sharing some guest posts with you while I had planned to be gone. Every Tuesday this month I will present to you to a special blogging friend. (BTW - my hubs is recovering miraculously!

Leader Enterprise - January 18 2012

2012-02-05T23:33:00.000-05:00

I want to extend great big THANK YOU'S to all of you who have prayed our 6-year old grandson Caden. Earlier this month, he finished 3+ long years of treatment for leukemia. What a special milestone! He's doing great and enjoying kindergarten. We have so much to be thankful for. A friend in this area told me about a year ago that he visits a lot of churches, and every church he'd ever been in had

Leader Enterprise - Feb. 1, 2012

2012-02-05T23:27:00.000-05:00

I write a food column bi-monthly for the Montpelier, Ohio Leader Enterprise. I've fallen WAAAY behind in keeping them posted at my blog, but I'm hoping to begin sharing my columns the Monday after they are printed, and link them to my Leader Enterprise Columns page. I'm so sorry that some of you have looked for this page, but couldn't find them. Honestly, I'm not real sure how to publish them,

{Paula Deen's} Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits

2012-02-03T03:00:00.002-05:00

This is a taste treat our family enjoys for our holiday brunches. We were all thankful when daughter Deb introduced us to these wonderful little bites of YUM! These are sure to fly off the plate as it's hard to stop at one! Give them a try - your family will think you're the greatest! PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN BISCUITS 1 (10 ozs) can crushed pineapple1/2 c. light brown sugar(Splenda brown sugar

Best Ever Breakfast Casserole!

2012-02-02T03:00:00.008-05:00

Get Bakers Jobs - What a nice surprise...I'm being featured at this website....check it out. You could be featured also. If you're looking for an impressive dish to serve for brunch or breakfast, especially to a crowd, look no farther! This has sausage gravy on the bottom...a layer of scrambled eggs...and another layer of sausage gravy, topped with cut up biscuits! What a hardy way to begin

Super Snack Ideas for Super Bowl Sunday

2012-02-01T03:00:00.005-05:00

WELCOME FEBRUARY! I will be having some guest posts this month...and plan to share several CHOCOLATE recipes too...'Stay Tuned'...and thanks for joining me on this awesome foodie journey. I'm not a football fan in the least, but I make up for that in being a Foodie Fan! *-* I love it when I see blog posts suggesting a number of options. After recently doing a little organizing of my

Butterscotch Apple Mousse {Sugar Free!}

2012-01-31T03:00:00.023-05:00

(Update on Hubby: My Sweetie is recovering remarkably well after his recent 4-wheeling accident on Sat., January 21st. It has been incredible to witness the transformation in his healing every single day since Day #2. Thanks so much for your prayers as he continues to heal. It's quite amazing to think of how a 64-yr old diabetic can heal so quickly, but God continues to bless and answer prayers.

Salmon Rice Patties

2012-01-27T03:00:00.002-05:00

This special recipe came from our daughter-in-love, Kym. She grew up eating salmon patties...made with rice...instead of the usual cracker crumbs many of us enjoyed. (This is another yummy recipe found in my cookbook.) We all know eating fish is good for us, and a great way to get those Omega - 3's. It's simple and delicious. It mixes/fries up for a quick meal anytime. Kym now uses the '

Magic Crust Custard Pie

2012-01-26T03:00:00.002-05:00

This dessert is so easy and so good! I saw it in the right hand column at Facebook...and I see a picture of this pie often. I found it at Just a Pinch Recipe Club Online, where you can find many delicious recipes. I received a Blue Ribbon for my Waffle Iron Cookies recipe there last summer... AND.....while I'm on vacation in late February, I plan to have a few guest posts. One of those