Hey friends❣️ Get ready ~ today is the last day of school before Christmas. For parents, that familiar mix of excitement and mild panic sets in. The kids are home, the energy is high, and suddenly it’s all hands on deck to keep everyone happily occupied. If Paw Patrol Christmas is playing on a loop on your laptop, here’s a simple, hands-on kitchen project that can save the day. No Chill Sugar Cookies for all ages! This is one of those doughs you’ll keep forever ~ it rolls out easily, doesn’t...

Hey friends❣️ Regular readers can probably tell when I'm genuinely excited about a recipe. Of course I love all the recipes I share with you, but some are more personal than others. This one is based on a coffee cake I grew up with ~ and I've nailed it! I love the low profile, the avalanche of powdered sugar on the nubbly top and that bright burst of tart cherry. It's a holiday present to myself :) and I'll be re-inventing it over and over, just wait and see... Sour Cherry Streusel Cake...

Hey friends❣️ A good Dutch oven is made for soup season. When it’s cold and the week feels a little too full, I turn to this list ~ I can almost close my eyes and point. They’re all simple and comforting, and I can count on any one of them to quietly take care of dinner. Best Dutch Oven Soup Recipes I keep my pan out on the stove 24/7. I think it makes the kitchen look cozy and all I have to do is slide it forward to start a great meal. Best Dutch Oven Soups Dutch Oven Dinners 12 Dutch Oven...