This a classic, I feel, from my old blog: Lets just say this: Y-U-M! Sure, making marshmallows is time consuming and isn't cheap. I have made maple syrup marshmallows before and I knew that homemade ones taste better than any other ones, even expensive 'boutique' ones. For me a bigger issue lies in that nearly… Continue reading Alton Brown’s Marshmallows
Category: Food Gifts
Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies
I came across the recipe for Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies this year in an ad for Land O Lakes Butter. I finally got around to trying them last night. They were not too bad - a easy to make recipe that baked up quick. My only issue is the recipe really should make 3 dozen… Continue reading Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies
Big Soft Double Ginger Cookies
Another long time favorite of ours, I started making them maybe 5 years ago. Big Soft Double Ginger Cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon… Continue reading Big Soft Double Ginger Cookies
Maple Marshmallows
I originally made this recipe last fall and loved it so much it became part of my collection: Homemade marshmallows are something to make at least once in your life. They taste nothing like the stale dry counterparts you find in bags at the store. These are good candy, meant to be enjoyed! Fair warning:… Continue reading Maple Marshmallows