Raspberry Chocolate Tart Recipe: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Dessert
Imagine a buttery chocolate pastry crust so crisp you hear it snap as you cut into it with the side of a fork. It’s filled with sweet yet tangy homemade … Read more
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A Quick Look at Christmas and Heading to Oregon
We’ve been so busy that though I’ve created lots of wintry recipes and taken lots of photos, I just haven’t had time to put a post together. Especially with all … Read more
Winner of Our 2009 Gingerbread Contest and How to Make a Gingerbread Train
If you need a gingerbread or frosting recipe, check out my post on our winning gingerbread chapel last year. We have an annual tradition with Eric’s family, a gingerbread contest, … Read more
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Local and Seasonal Cooking for a Christmas Party
For this month’s 24, 24, 24 event I proposed preparing food for a big party using ingredients that were locally produced, grown, and made. Some ingredients I used were ones … Read more
Gingerbread Competition Christmas 2009
It’s that time again, our annual Johnson Gingerbread Contest. Whether it’s houses, trains, chapels, ski lodges…we go to town with gingerbread, frosting, and candy. Last year’s competition was our first, … Read more
Persimmon Ginger Holiday Cookie
Holiday Cookies are a part of the Christmas season, they’re perfect for gifts, parties, or just to have on hand. These Persimmon and Ginger cookies are a special Christmas cookie … Read more
Gingerbread Cookies from Safeway Holiday Recipes
I was asked to try making a Safeway holiday recipe of my choice this weekend. I decided to try out three of their recipes! I love our local Safeway, and … Read more
Fudge Ring from Safeway Holiday Recipes
I was asked to try making a Safeway holiday recipe of my choice this weekend. I decided to try out three of their recipes! I love our local Safeway, and … Read more