A Look Back at My Wooden Spoon’s 2008 Journey

This blog has come a really long ways and I am so proud of it.  I’ve worked really hard on improving things with the content, readership, and photos.  2008 has been a great ride and I can’t wait to see what 2009 has in store!
JANUARY

Flour Tortillas
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Pineapple Upside Down Cake

FEBRUARY

Bacon Wrapped… [Continue Reading]

Smucker’s Wrap Up

If you recall, I asked you to watch the Stars on Ice and answer some trivia questions the other day and many of you must have watched because I had lots of entries in the Smucker’s Stars on Ice Giveaway!
First, I want to remind you to check out the Smucker’s website for your chance to… [Continue Reading]

A Fruity Family Tradition with Health Benefits

Along with the holidays comes an abundance of sugary sweets and I don’t know about you but I’ve had enough.  I’m sure I gained a whopping 10lbs at the least after this Holiday’s feast and will be glad to get back to normal food.
One foodie family tradition I do welcome is the basket full of… [Continue Reading]

Lemon Bread with a Little Glaze

Every year my son asks for Lemon cake for his birthday and while I’m more than happy to oblige, I also wanted to make it holiday friendly.  I took a few recipes that I found and did a combo of sorts, making it my own I suppose and finally decided on a loaf recipe.  Lemon… [Continue Reading]

Reindeer Cookies

I make these every Christmas. They are a big hit with the kids. I believe the recipe came form Pillsbury originally, but you can use any sugar cookie dough.
INGREDIENTS
1 roll refrigerated sugar cookies
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vanilla ready-to-spread frosting (or make your own)
64 small pretzel twists
64 semisweet chocolate chips (about 1/4 cup)
16 gumdrops, cut in half
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to… [Continue Reading]

Merry Christmas with Cookies

Not real cookies but with one of my favorite guys, aside from my man & 3 boys of course;)  I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!
You have to press play by the way;)

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Confectioners (Powdered) Sugar Icing for Sugar Cookies

Here’s an excellent recipe for sugar icing for sugar cookies!  Since so many are asking what “icing sugar” is on this Shortbread Cookies recipe, I thought I would also let you know that it’s really just powdered (confectioners) sugar!!  Most people in Canada & England use the term Icing Sugar where as most other countries… [Continue Reading]

Fun with Smuckers and the Stars on Ice

So how many of you watch Stars on Ice or even ice skating in general?  We do and always have so on this Christmas Day , the 25th (on NBC), we will be watching the “Hot Ice, Cool Sounds” presented by Smucker’s.  Aside from all the talented skaters like Brian Boitano and Sasha Cohen, Mr…. [Continue Reading]

Banana Popsicles

Yes, I realize these Banana Popsicles are more of a summer treat but sometimes you just crave something that is cold!  These are super easy to make and just plain good.  It’s one of the few ways my oldest will eat a banana.  Hey, it’s better than eating no banana right?
INGREDIENTS:

3 or 4 bananas, peeled… [Continue Reading]

Shortbread Cookies

Guest post by Furry Kitchen
INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg yolk
1 cup icing sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS:
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
* Cream together the butter and egg yolk.
* Add the icing sugar and beat until smooth.
* Mix the flour and salt together, then add it in three batches to the… [Continue Reading]

Winter Holiday Fun from White Trash Mom – Gingerbread Double Wide

This guest post is from a dear friend of mine, Michelle aka White Trash Mom!  She’s one of the most funniest, real people ever and I love her.  If you haven’t read The White Trash Mom Handbook: Embrace Your Inner Trailerpark, Forget Perfection, Resist Assimilation into the PTA, Stay Sane, and Keep Your… [Continue Reading]

SmartShopper Makes Grocery Shopping a Breeze

I love gadgets, I really love gadgets that reduce my time in the grocery store so when I had the chance to review the SmartShopper (something I’ve wanted for a long time now), I jumped on it!
First thing I noticed was the simplicity of this clever machine.  Nice clear buttons make easy for reading and… [Continue Reading]

Beef or Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

This guest post is brought to you by my mom who told me not to tell you that she submitted this recipe but I am ’cause that’s how I roll.  Here’s my Mom’s Tortellini Soup!
INGREDIENTS:

3/4 lb cooked hamburger or Italian sausage crumbled
1 can Italian recipe stewed tomatoes (ie..Del Monte)
1 can (14 oz) beef broth
1 package… [Continue Reading]