family friendly recipes and ideas
Dark Chocolate Almond Brownies are decadent and so wonderful with a tall glass of milk! Dark Chocolate Almond Brownies this recipe is a long-time favorite of ours... it's our Gram's recipe switched up with dutch processed cocoa powder and some deliciously fabulous dark chocolate and almond toppings added on top!! I adore dark chocolate and by using dutch processed cocoa powder … [Read more...]
Rocky Road Brownie Bites are a homemade brownie bite with cashews, marshmallows, and then drizzled in chocolate! YUMmmmmmy! Rocky Road Brownie Bites are a fun twist on my Gram's brownie recipe. . . our whole family loves this recipe so much! I'm happy to share it with all of you and even if you already have a go-to brownie recipe then I think you still outta give this one try … [Read more...]
Gram's Banana Bread is one of those recipes that has connected our family for generations, it's moist and sweet and every bite is filled with lovely memories! One of the most frequently used recipes of my Grams is her Banana Bread. It's hands down the best I have EVER tasted! It's beautiful the way this recipe brings back memories of her, she passed away in 1996 at much too young of … [Read more...]
I wrote this post with the intention that it be used for a feature on another website but when it came down to it, I decided I wanted to publish it here and share with all you instead. It truly is the passion behind my blog journey. I hope you enjoy it... Day one as a Blogger It's hard to believe that my blogging journey began almost five years ago. I am so grateful. It has helped … [Read more...]
Coconut White Chocolate Streusel Bars are thee BEST dessert bar in the whole world! This recipe is a spin off of my Gram's Chocolate Chip Squares recipe that I've loved all of my life! Oh my. Heavenly. I love this recipe for several reasons- first I love my grandma and miss her dearly so when I make her recipes I'm reminded of the times we spent in her kitchen cooking … [Read more...]
Happy Fit Friday!! Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays! This week Nichole has Holiday Fitness Tips for us ~ A healthy recipe from me and Fitness Tips from her keep us healthy and happy all winter long. Nichole’s Fitness Tips… Happy Fit Friday! I hope we spent the day yesterday finding gratitude for all we have, including how amazing our bodies … [Read more...]
Thee BEST Clam Chowder is everything you ever hoped for in a clam chowder- it's a winter time favorite around our house! This Clam Chowder recipe was handed down to me by my Gram~ the same who was the inspiration for my blog. I can't even begin to tell you how much I love and miss her. This recipe brings beautiful memories of her flooding back, of times when she'd make a big pot … [Read more...]
I'm sure that y'all will not have any trouble believing me when I say that these Raspberry Sweet Rolls are flat out AHhh-mazing! Oh my. They're so fun for a weekend breakfast or brunch and with Valentines Day just around the corner what better way to say I Love You to the sweeties in your life. Raspberry Sweet Rolls Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 20 mins … [Read more...]
The Holidays just wouldn't be the same without Gram's candies, they're definitely a tradition around our house. Gram's English Toffee, Christmas Karmels, and this Fudge recipe make the holidays complete. Gram's Christmas Fudge honestly took me a while to master- it's probably the trickiest one but it's oh-so-worth doing right! Back when I first started my blog I had … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and for all of us 'Foodies' out there that means some serious cooking will be going on... As a kid, I looked forward to this time of year for one reason and one reason only! My Grams Grasshopper Pie! (otherwise known as Creme de Mint Pie). Y'all that is heaven on a plate right there! YUM. Creme de Mint Pie and Thanksgiving Faves is a … [Read more...]
Our zucchini plants bit the dust about a little over a week ago with a hard frost... but, I grabbed the last of them just in time to make this delicious cake. Grams Chocolate Zucchini Cake is simply a must-have every year! Grams Chocolate Zucchini Cake (repost) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour Author: Ruthie Recipe type: … [Read more...]
Gram's English Toffee I LOVE Christmas and especially Christmas Baking, it's the one time a year that I make my Grandma Louise's Christmas Candy. As most of you all know my Gram had a cooking show in the 60's and she's the inspiration for my blog... baking her candy recipes always reminds me of so many wonderful childhood Christmas memories! Gram's English Toffee is probably the … [Read more...]
