Fall is pumpkin spice season. From pumpkin lattes to pumpkin pie there is practically a pumpkin spice treat for everyone. I love these traditional pumpkin spice cookies from Fanny Farmer which gives me a quick spice hit throughout the day. I try to save some for the freezer … [Read more...] about Fall is the time to Enjoy Comforting Classic Pumpkin Cookies
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Make your Own Peanut Butter Cups
Who doesn't love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, and especially peanut butter cups? In the early 1920s, H.B. Reese, an employee of The Hershey Company, started making candy in his basement. When Reese created Peanut Butter Cups as part of an assortment of … [Read more...] about Make your Own Peanut Butter Cups
Make your Own Cracker Jack Snack
Cracker Jack has a long history. In the 1870s the German immigrants Frederick and Louis Rueckheim sold popcorn on the streets of Chicago. They began to experiment by combining popcorn with several other products. When the Columbian Exposition opened in Chicago in 1893, they … [Read more...] about Make your Own Cracker Jack Snack
The Most Nutritious AND Moist Bran Muffins
Bran muffins are a great way to add fibre to your diet, but many homemade muffins can be very dry. This recipe is both moist and nutritious. The secret to creating a moist muffin is the ensure the ratio of flour to bran is 1:1. The flavour in this recipe which I adapted from … [Read more...] about The Most Nutritious AND Moist Bran Muffins
Fannie Farmer’s Classic Zucchini Bread
Every gardener who grows zucchini likely has a zucchini bread recipe at the ready. If you are new to growing this prodigious crop, you can't go wrong with Fannie Farmer's classic recipe. This recipe 2 small loaves so you can freeze one or gift to friends, family or … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Classic Zucchini Bread
