My mom makes an INCREDIBLE Cherry Cream Pie for dessert that is lusciously delicious. When I was growing up I often asked for it as my birthday dessert instead of having cake. And, because it’s one of my favs, it’s a commonly found delicacy at the holiday dessert table in our home. So, in honor of George Washington’s Birthday and … Read More
Summer Pasta Dishes are Delish!
We have been fully enjoying the flavors that come with the grilling season at our table, but every once in awhile we still enjoy a delicious pasta dish. So, I like to bring the grill along to the mix and save the heavy sauce and meatballs for the fall.I am a BIG, no HUGE…. pepper fan & love the summer … Read More
Red, White & Blue Cake…
Red, White and Blue Cake by Jodie Fitz 1 Price Chopper boxed cake, white ¼ cup Price Chopper all purpose flour 1/3 cup Price Chopper vegetable oil 1¼ cups water 3 Price Chopper eggs, large Red food coloring Blue food coloring Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cake mix as directed using the vegetable oil and water. Use … Read More
Rain Forest Muffins Double as Place Cards for Thanksgiving!
Fresh baked bread is always delicious at the Thanksgiving table. You can have a little kid fun by baking it in muffin tins & then turning them into personalized place cards for your festive dinner table! Rain Forest Muffins by Jodie Fitz ½ cup Price Chopper sugar ½ cup Price Chopper applesauce ¼ cup Price Chopper butter, softened 2 Price … Read More
Re-posting from last summer – Mango Cutting 101
I decided to re-post Mango Cutting 101 & Mango Cutting Made Easy from last summer’s blog in prep for tomorrow’s mango recipe tomorrow. I realized in doing this that it really wasn’t that long ago that I switched blog formats & now, about a year later, I have a new site under construction & I can’t wait to share it … Read More
The Blueberry Blaster!
It’s July, which is also National Blueberry Month, which means it’s time to celebrate with blueberry combinations! So, to start things off, we’re blasting forward with a little kitchen fun and making the Blueberry Blaster to share; a delicious smoothie. Did You Know?!?! * The NuVal Score of blueberries = 100 * Native Americans once called blueberries “star berries,” because … Read More
Shake it Up Baby – Frozen Yogurt in a Bag!
I have been traveling throughout the community testing my arm strength and the cooking muscles of the kids at the tables where I’ve visited. Together we’ve been mixing it up & shaking it up so that we could make a Strawberry-Banana Frozen Yogurt. This activity is fun! In fact, it’s a blend of science, educational learning through a hands-on activity … Read More
Christmas Tree Brownies
Looking for a festive treat to serve? Maybe you need a classroom treat, but you’re running out of time? The holiday rush can be tricky, because the best laid plans can suddenly get tossed to the side simply because of time. Here is a time-saving solution recipe that’s still a festive, fun treat certain to bring a smile to everyone’s … Read More
Cinnamon Pancakes
Pancakes are without doubt a fun breakfast creation. I think part of loving them so much is that they are always served as a special treat; sleep-overs, weekend fun and holidays or maybe even part of brinner. Once in a while, I love taking just a little bit of batter, changing the color and creating designs in the pancakes; below … Read More