Category Archives: Desserts

Orange Juice & Vanilla Ice Cream Cocktail

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Michie

Yummy!!!! Quick and easy to make, this ice cream cocktail can be “spiffed up” to be super fancy, or something just to surprise the kids on a spring or summer day. Orange Juice & Vanilla Ice Cream Cocktail, for the … Continue reading →

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Maple Walnut Blondies

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Michie

Maple.  To me, that brings to mind the warmth of the kitchen on a Sunday morning, with pancakes and maple syrup.  And the memory of my mother’s oatmeal cookies. She used to make oatmeal, maple flavored cookies with butterscotch chips, … Continue reading →

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White & Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark Candy

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Michie

One of my favorite things at the holiday is the taste peppermint.  And nothing is better than peppermint and chocolate,  and a cup of hot cocoa.   However, the place we usually get peppermint bark is at Williams-Sonoma and is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Michie

I love these things.. I love all mint-chocolate recipes, and especially this one, as it is really just yum.  It is, as most of my recipes are, simple and easy to do.  It does take some time, and is a … Continue reading →

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Monkey Bread, aka Pull Aparts, Pully Bread, Picky Bread and Pinch Me Bread

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Michie

There are some things that I make that are almost painfully simple.  And after reading some of the blogs this past week with all the complicated recipes — from liver pate to potato confiet, I really am almost embarrased to … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies (Spritzgeback)

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Michie

I remember so vividly making spritz cookies (spritzgebäck.) at Christmas every year.  I loved making the tree shaped ones, as well as the stars.  We always made trees, stars, wreaths, and camels.  And always used food coloring — red, green, … Continue reading →

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