Author: swooz

  • Lemon Bars

    Mr. Craigg, how happy are we that you have a bountiful lemon tree Growing all happily in sunshine and degree of 70 I’m so thankful that you have a daughter that works with me Who is more than willing to bestow your citrus o’ bounty on thee Mr. Craigg, I don’t know how you do it, growing that…

  • Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins Okay, I hate the word diet, so we are not even going there. Claudia would wag her finger at me if I even brought up the word. I can see her scolding me right now with her sweet toothy grin.  It’s a life style change. We are getting healthy. We are changing our lives. Yes…

  • Strawberry Guava Cupcakes  Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues with pretty in pink cupcakes, and to also honor my friend Ruth and her birthday. Ruthie as we like to call her sprinkles sugar where ever she goes; just like these pretty cupcakes. Happy Birthday Ruthie! We love you so much. Strawberry Chiffon Cake (this chiffon cake…

  • I’ve never been a fan of candy corn because they are too sweet for my taste, but I can’t resist these cute little cookies. Get one of your little goblins to help you press the cookie dough into the pan. Candy Corn Cookies   (These are 2 bite mini cookies; about 1  1/2 inches) Recipe: yields about 6…

  • My funky pretty in pink continues with more pink recipes honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today is raspberry macarons. I’ve been macaron obsessed for a while now. I have made them several times and they are very persnickity. You cannot make macarons when the weather is foggy or humid. Well, you can but it is very difficult…

  • Strawberry Marshmallows  I’m honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month by making some pink treats. Here is a fun recipe to try for marshmallows. It’s super easy and they are very light and fluffy. The strawberry puree adds a lot of flavor as well as the pink color. Strawberry Marshmallows (recipe by Elizabeth LaBau @ About.com Candy) (The mallows take several…