Mission Organization-Pantry Moth Battle
If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen me rant about dealing with pantry moths. Some folks never have had to deal with these pests, but for whatever reason, they have been persistent boogers in our home. The problem is that they have not confined themselves to just the pantry but had been making their presence known throughout the kitchen and dining room. And just when we thought we had them under control, … Continue reading
Ongoing Resolution
I know that every morning that I wake up I am starting with a clean slate and that I am the author of how the day will play out, but there is just something about changing out the calendar and starting a new year that makes me feel like I have a fresh start. I don’t usually make resolutions because when I have in the past they seem to only stick for a few weeks … Continue reading
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
For some homes, gingerbread is a standard Christmas cookie staple. This is the recipe we use to make ours. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Set aside. In a large … Continue reading
Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies
I had planned on sharing a different recipe today, but, as sometimes happens, the recipe I put together just did not work out the way that I had planned and I did not have time to experiment to perfect it. So I thought I would just share the simple, basic chocolate chip cookie recipe that we have been using as long as I can remember. Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown … Continue reading
Ginny’s Spicy Molasses Cookies
These molasses cookies remind me of cookie treats that I used to enjoy at my Pépère’s house when I was young. Ginny’s Spicy Molasses Cookies 1 ½ cups flour (all-purpose) 1 cup wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed 1 egg ½ cup molasses … Continue reading
Ginny’s Soft Peanut Butter Cookies (with variation)
I am not a huge fan of peanut butter so when I was creating this cookie I had to rely on my family to let me know if it had enough flavor. After a couple of failed attempts, I got the “thumbs-up” from my husband. This soft cookie is loaded with peanut butter flavor. Ginny’s Soft Peanut Butter Cookies (with variation) 1 ½ cups white flour 1 cup wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 … Continue reading
