Chocolate Pretzel Cookies - Recipe

I just love the combination of salty pretzels and sweet chocolate together. I usually satisfy this craving with chocolate dipped pretzels but this time I wanted to mix things up a bit. I found this recipe and was so excited about it I made them right away. 

Bird's Nest Cookies - Recipe

How adorable are these Bird's Nest Cookies? I'll be the first to admit that I have a bit of a sweet tooth, (and a slight obsession with colored eggs) so when I was flipping through my big cookie cookbook and came across these I just had to make them. If you wanted to, you could substitute small jelly-beans as the "eggs" as well.  

Thaw Out with Chicken Vegetable Soup

When the temperatures dip there is nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of soup. This Chicken Veggie soup is a favorite in our house. Do not be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. The soup is very easy to put together. While the chicken is cooking you have plenty of time to prep vegetables.

For the love of Pumpkins - Things to Make and Do

Autumn is such a magical time of year. The leaves begin to change into a melody of golden orange and red hues, the weather cools, and the days grow shorter. There are so many things that I love about this magical time of year, one of the biggest being PUMPKINS!

Photo credit: Iguanasan

Pumpkins really are a versatile vegetable. There are so many ways to put these great gourds to good use.

Milk & Honey Bread Recipe

To me, there is nothing better than a slice of fresh warm bread right out of the oven. Here is a simple Milk & Honey bread machine recipe that I enjoy. 

Fresh Spinach Yogurt Dip

Preserving Your Summer Harvest

The summer growing season is in full swing and fresh delicious produce is abundant from our gardens, local produce stands and farmers markets right now. With a little planning and forethought we can carry these delicious summer flavors with us into the upcoming winter months.

Lavender Lemonade

Happy August! Its hot outside! Chill out with a refreshing glass of fresh made lemonade. For this recipe I used lavender but you can easily switch it up and add another herb or fruit of your choice.  Such a simple basic recipe.  

Piney Woods Peaches & Mama's Peach Cobbler

This weekend I picked up a large box of fresh picked peaches at my local farmers market. The peaches were picked the day prior at Piney Woods Farm in Burgaw, NC.  I had the pleasure of visiting their farm not long ago when I purchased a 1/4 steer beef package from them.

I've been so happy with my beef purchase that I have told just about anyone who will listen about Piney Woods Farm and I've been anxiously waiting since for the peaches to come in season. I had expected to have to make the trip to Burgaw to pick up some peaches, so I was thrilled to hear that they would be coming to my local farmers market.  

The kids and I gobbled up several as soon as we got them home. Then we decided to whip up some peach cobbler.  Here's the recipe:

Mama's Peach Cobbler

INGREDIENTS:

8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted & sliced into chunks

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

1/4 cup hot water

MIX TOGETHER:

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

My little helpers' little helper... 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2. In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.

4. Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

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Deeeeee licious <3 Enjoy!

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