A Look Back at My Wooden Spoon’s 2008 Journey

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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… [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… [Continue Reading]

A Fruity Family Tradition with Health Benefits

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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… [Continue Reading]

Lemon Bread with a Little Glaze

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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

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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… [Continue Reading]

Merry Christmas with Cookies

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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;) christmas cookies songs free mp3 | free music

A Merry Christmas with the King!

Oh.My.Gosh.  I drool a little bit every time I watch Elvis, especially when he looked this good.  I get chills!  Of course, I adore Martina…wish is was me sitting next to Elvis though:)  (even if for pretend!) Enjoy your holidays!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8yQLbMtPFA Be back after the holiday!

Confectioners (Powdered) Sugar Icing for Sugar Cookies

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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]

Just Seeing How Many of You Read My Posts

Christmas is almost here but as for most, it won’t be much.  We went with quality of quantity this year so one kid only has 2 gifts to open.  Of course little man will make out this year but he’s two and was actually in need of some fun toys!  A couple of things that… [Continue Reading]

Fun with Smuckers and the Stars on Ice

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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

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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… [Continue Reading]

Spending the Holidays with Il Divo

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What’s the holidays here, music is a must!  We love to listen to music during this season, well I do for sure and getting my home ready for company will be so much more fun with the sounds of Il Divo.  My mom loves the group as well as myself. I have both “The Promise”… [Continue Reading]

Shortbread Cookies

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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… [Continue Reading]