A blog about food, family, and life on our property in Oklahoma
Hello! I tend to “doctor up” most store bought things I serve. You know, add a little somethin’ somethin’ to them so they don’t taste so, well, premade. One thing I absolutely doctor up is boxed cake mix. It’s very easy to take a box …
Hello! I was baking things to make a care package for The Middle Child the other day. He’s in Japan and hasn’t been home in 2 years. The last time he was home was for a funeral. It was a sad, quick trip so it …
Hello! Have you ever tried cookie butter (speculoos)? Oh my gosh, it’s so good! I could eat a whole jar. Ok, probably not, but I’d give it my best shot. I found this recipe on tablespoon and they credited bunsinmyoven with the original recipe. Big …
Hello! I’ve been laughing so hard today! I wanted to make some cookies with valentine M&Ms in them, so I grabbed a bag at the commissary. I went to make them today, and when I opened the bag I just poured them into the measuring …
Hello! I’ve been busy making test batches of cookies for valentine’s day. I just play around with ideas and bake test batches to see what works and what doesn’t. This cookie worked. Spectacularly, in fact. I got a recipe a while back from Betty Crocker …
Hi! I’m sure you are familiar with the delicious and inviting smell of Cinnabon. It’s practically irresistible. One day, when My Man had the day off, I really wanted one of those amazing rolls. My Man loves cinnamon rolls, especially Cinnabon. So, I decided that …