Sparkling with a bit of sugar glaze, and brightly flavored with peppermint and chocolate. For perfect cookies, add the exact amount of green food coloring and peppermint flavoring. Roll the dough into 1” round balls, then cut the balls in…
CREAM WAFERS These creamy white cookies are delicate and flaky, and very elegant. Cream wafers make a very special holiday treat. They are so pretty and sparkly and elegant. Our family loves them. My daughters have fond memories of these…
DUTCH ALMOND BARS Easy to make, and oh so pretty! Crunchy and buttery, these Dutch Almond Bars are just a slight twist on Jan Hagel cookies – just enough of a twist that they have turned the corner to become…
Saturday Sips: German Mulled Wine Our latest seasonal “sangria” recipe! German mulled wine is the perfect warm and cozy drink for parties and gatherings now that the weather has become cooler. Simply heat up the spices, cider and wine on…
MINTY BARS For lovers of chocolate and peppermint! These were made for a Halloween party, but I can see them equally wonderful as party favors for a baby shower, little one’s birthday, or wedding favors. As fancy as they look,…
Witch’s Heart The Flavor Blender White Widow Best Friends For Frosting Black Devil Martini Hapa Nom Creepy Eyeball Martini Pineapple & Coconut Potion de Muerto DrinkWire Poisoned Apple Evermine Black Magic Cocktail HGTV Vampire Kiss DIY Network Black Widow Evermine Pumpkin Spice White Russian The Weary Chef Candy Corn Jello…
The perfect summer pineapple mojito recipe is here! Just in time to enjoy the last couple weeks of summer. Fresh pineapples add a tropical twist to a classic mojito and it’s perfectly sweet and refreshing. Enjoy while the sunshine is…
Apples are abundant in Oregon in late summertime! My family often has more than we know what to do with, so jam is another great way to use them up after making pies and crisps and giving some away to…
CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES This is variation #2 of the classic shortbread cookie recipe. Finely chopped Maraschino cherries are the only addition. Oh yes, so good for you! The cherries not only add the bright red flecks throughout the dough, but…
We’ve hand-picked 9 of our all-time-favorite, tried-and-true summer jam and jelly canning recipes. From spicy-sweet peach pepper jelly to classic strawberry jam recipes — we’ve got you covered. Scroll down to see them all! PEACH PEPPER JELLY WILD…
Saturday Sips: Peach and Blueberry Summer Sangria Cool off this summer with a nice chilled glass of sangria full of ripe peaches and a batch of blueberries. Try out this easy recipe that is sweet, crisp, refreshing and perfect for…
HAZELNUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES This is variation #1 of the classic shortbread cookie recipe. The only addition is the toasted nuts. I used hazelnuts, Oregon’s most popular nut. It’s one of our main crops here in the Willamette Valley, where 99%…
GRAHAM CRACKER TOFFEE BARS Like toffee? Here’s how to get all you want – make as much as you want, eat as much as you want. This is your chance to go really, really bad!! But you could go really,…
We are excited to bring back one of our favorite series: Saturday Sips! Since we’ve had a very long, chilly winter season here in Portland, we thought we would start with a bright and citrus-y spring drink recipe. We’re ready…
ICED OATMEAL COOKIES Bake up some deliciously simple cookies that can be ready instantly for lunches and after school snacks. The secret is to bake them and package them up in advance, and have them waiting in the pantry. There’s…
Old Time Higgins With its weathered parchment background, vintage decorative borders and antique fonts, Old Time Higgins is perfect for those big milestone birthday parties – especially when the guest of honor has more than a few decades under his…
This kooky coaster order cracked us up – but also mystified us a bit. The photo is so cute and hilarious: a family gathering, big smiles and laughter, and a vague threat about getting in trouble for messing up the…
CLASSIC SHORTBREAD COOKIES These simple, classic shortbread cookies are adorable and delicious. If you make them for your family and friends, you will have a hard time keeping them in supply. If you package them up as gifts, they may…
Whether you’re hosting an Easter gathering this year and looking for a cute favor idea, or just looking for a sweet Easter treat to pass out to the kids — these cute Easter bunny goody bags are the perfect Easter…
White Chocolate covered pretzels with rainbow sprinkles make a festive and yummy DIY Purim gift everyone is sure to love! Supplies • white chocolate chips • pretzels • rainbow sprinkles • small bowl for sprinkles • microwave-safe bowl for…
