• Grandma's Oatmeal Coconut Lace Cookies are super addictive, just ask my husband. He finished off two pans over the course of two evenings. They're Perfectly thin, crisp and buttery. This homemade family recipe is so easy, it doesn't even use an egg. The coconut adds an extra snap and will turn you into a lace cookie addict, trust me!

    Grandma’s Oatmeal Coconut Lace Cookies

    This is my Grandma's recipe for oatmeal cookies. Now, you might call these lace oatmeal cookies, or crispy oatmeal cookies or maybe something completely different but my Grandma only called them oatmeal cookies. A simple name for a simple recipe. I, however, call them amazing, addictive and with the addition of coconut, Grandma's Oatmeal Coconut Lace Cookies.

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  • Peanut Butter Pie is an easy, no-bake dessert perfect for hot summer days. Cool off at the end of the day with this rich and creamy, yet light as a dream pie. Loaded with peanut butter flavour and finished with extra whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and Reese's peanut butter cups, this sweet treat will end up on replay in your summer dessert playlist.

    Peanut Butter Pie

    The first time, I can remember having a slice of Peanut Butter Pie, I was pretty sure I had died and gone to Heaven. It is the best no bake pie in the history of pie, seriously. Years ago, I happened to pop in for a visit at my Grandma's and got invited to stay for dinner and dessert. My grandparents nephew and his wife were visiting and she had made this pie for dessert. Needless to say, I was the first to volunteer to clean the dishes, in the hopes that I could scoop out any extra crumbs.

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  • Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust is the perfect summer dessert. A quick shortbread base is topped with a thick layer of sweetened cream cheese which is then brightened up with fresh fruit and finished with an apricot glaze. After a slice, I'm sure you'll agree, this fruit pizza is the best.

    Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust

    Ok, friends, I have a treat for you today. Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust is the perfect summer dessert. When I think summer desserts, I want something cold, sweet and fruity. This fruit pizza is the perfect bite. A quick shortbread base is topped with a thick layer of sweetened cream cheese which is then brightened up with fresh fruit. It's summer on a plate and the perfect cold dessert for warm weather days.

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  • Hopscotch Cookies, a variation of the classic haystack cookies with their nest-like appearance remind me of Easter. These no bake treats with simple ingredients are perfect for spring.

    Hopscotch Cookies

    These Hopscotch Cookies remind me of spring, I can remember the sun beaming through the windows, as my mom would scoop off a spoonful of the gooey peanut mixture onto wax paper to harden. She'd usually make these at Christmas time, but they always make me think Easter. They remind me of bird's nests and thus spring and thus Easter. Makes sense, right? So, I'm starting a new tradition with my boys and these will be our staple spring cookies.

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  • These Rosemary Butter Cookies are a stand out amongst other desserts. This easy recipe will become a favourite with your friends and family. They may look humble but they pack a savoury punch. We gifted these to each of our wedding guests and four years later, folks are still talking about them, in my opinion that's the mark of a really good recipe.

    Rosemary Butter Cookies

    Hi friends! I'm super excited to share this recipe with you. My husband and I are celebrating our fourth wedding anniversary, tomorrow, and these little cookies are the exact cookies we gifted to all our wedding guests. Everyone got a little box to take home and let me tell you, people are still talking about these Rosemary Butter Cookies. That is the mark of a good recipe. Four years later and folks are still requesting these. I think it's fair to say, they're unforgettable!

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  • This will quickly become your new favourite Rice Krispies treat, in fact, just go ahead toss the old recipes. Chocolate, caramel and nougat are swirled together with Rice Krispies and topped with a thick chocolate frosting to form the best Rice Krispies Square ever. It's so easy, make a second batch and hide it, cause the first will disappear in a flash!

    Milky Way Rice Krispies Squares

    It's 8:30 am and I'm already making dessert! Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast, not this gal! I found our Halloween candy stash in the freezer, yesterday afternoon and knew I had to share this recipe with you all. It's super easy and better than any Rice Krispies treat you've ever had, trust me. The secret is Milky Way Chocolate Bars or if you're in Canada go with Mars Bars (This is the way I use to make these Rice Krispies treats). I have searched high and low for Mars Bars out here, in Georgia and they don't seem to…

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  • Strawberry and Cream, Cookie Cups, quick jam, white chocolate, Lindt, Lindor, Valentine's Day, Truffles

    Strawberry and Cream Cookie Cups

    Valentine's Day is almost here. Do you know what you're making for dinner, how about dessert? I have no idea what we'll do for supper, well actually, it'll probably be some sort of takeout. Romance to me when you have two little kids and dinner is delivered by your handsome husband. I'm secretly hoping for pizza, or maybe not so secretly. I can proudly say, I've got dessert covered with these amazing Strawberry and Cream Cookie Cups. I've been thinking about these cookies since I came across Lindor's Valentine's Day Strawberry and Cream Truffles, in the holiday section at target.

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  • Grandma's Soft Gingersnaps

    Grandma’s Soft Gingersnaps

    It's cold here in Georgia right now. Well, cold for us. The Canadian in me is loving the winter vibe. Now, if we only had snow, it would make for a perfect week! I love a good snowstorm, it means movies, cuddles, warm blankets and my Grandma's soft gingersnaps. Straight from the oven, they'll warm you from your head right down to your toes.

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  • Pumpkin Pie Millionaire Shortbread

    Pumpkin Pie Millionaire Shortbread

    Just in time for thanksgiving, these pumpkin pie millionaire shortbreads will be a hit at your thanksgiving table. The classic millionaire shortbread gets a fall makeover. So, I’ve been binge watching the Great British Bake Off on Netflix. I’ve literally taken over the tv. My husband will be happy when I’m through the final season and he can get back to basketball and/or football or heck even the news. For those of you who haven’t seen this amazing show I’ll give you the run down. Ten bakers vie to be the best British baker. The bakers each partake in three challenges per…

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  • Grandma's No Bananas Foster Sauce

    Grandma’s No Bananas Foster Sauce

    Bananas foster holds a soft spot in my little foodie heart. Years ago, my grandma and I took a trip together to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. It was an amazing trip. I got to spend time with not only my grandma, but also my great aunt who was living there at the time. Besides the fantastic company, beautiful scenery, and salty air there was an assortment of deliciously fresh foods. It’s all I need for an unforgettable vacation.

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