Panzanella Salad (aka Bread Salad) – Perfect Summer Side

I love bread – bread with butter, bread toasted with butter and homemade jam, bread made into French toast, and . . . stale bread made into a Panzanella salad. […] Read more »

When You Knead a Simple Treat and Fun Activity – Pretzel Time!

When I am faced with even the tiniest bit of downtime, I always end up making my way to the kitchen. I love the satisfaction of putting a few simple […] Read more »

Healthy and Versatile Spring Slaw Recipe

Truth is, I eat way more than my fair share of sugar. To offset this, I try to eat healthy meals as much as I can which is also helping […] Read more »

A One-Bowl Blueberry Beauty – No Mixer Mother’s Day Coffee Cake

I recently found this tattered old recipe for a Blueberry Coffee Cake when I was going through my old recipe box. It was written in my teenage handwriting and the ink had faded but I […] Read more »

The Non-Baker’s Valentine – No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

Dessert after dinner is a must in my house but I don’t always have the time to make a cheesecake in the oven.  This super easy and delicious recipe for […] Read more »

Serious Indulgence: Baked-By-Susan’s Classic Chocolate Treat 

When my boys were little, I would marvel at how long it took me to pull out their winter coats, hats, matching mittens, and extra socks. I would spend more time bundling them up than they would actually spend outside, but, despite the effort, […] Read more »