Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam

One of my favorite late spring early summer activities with my family is strawberry picking in one of our many local farms. This year we decided to give Jean’s Berry Patch a try since we learned they are a no spray farm and it turns out their berries were...
Home Made Nut-Free Granola

Home Made Nut-Free Granola

Unfortunately one of my children has a Tree-Nut Allergy, so buying things like Granola from a store is not an option for us.  Even if they don’t contain nuts, most all of the granola says “Made in a Factory that processes nuts.”  So I have...
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal cookies

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal cookies

Rainy days are common in the South, but when it’s cold and raining, what’s a girl gonna do besides bake?  I got my apron on and with the help of my son, we made some oatmeal cookies. Doesn’t this batter look yummy?? We made small round balls...
Cake Stenciling!

Cake Stenciling!

When I found this cake recipe, I decided to try a stenciled cake. The recipe itself was delicious! But I only tried one cupcake worth. The whole cake went to my son’s very special speech therapist Mr. Jack. He has been coming into our home 2 times a week for...
Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

It’s not Halloween unless we’re listening to spooky music, have a fog machine, and throw a party.  The Possessed Pearsons threw it down at the Pearson Purgatory last night and invited of our neighbors. We had 22 adults and 14 kids.  Before the...
Caramel chocolate chip apples

Caramel chocolate chip apples

Just another fabulous fall day in North Carolina and nothing gets me into the mood to cook like open windows and cool fresh air. I love caramel apples in the fall and so do my kids. They are so simple to make. Just pick up about 5 large apples from your supermarket or...