Today’s recipe is one I have had in my recipe file for years – it is also in our “Best of the Best Family Recipes” cookbook because it is a keeper. I have no idea why they are called “Mud Hen Bars”. When I googled the name I discovered there is a Mud Hen, New [...]
Puffy Peanut Butter Cup and Cheesecake Swirled Brownies
April 2, 2008 By 1 Comment
Wednesday is usually “Lovely Lemon” day but today I was in the mood for chocolate and peanut butter. I love that combination. I remember my first taste of that wonderful combo came in some Baskin & Robbins Peanut Butter and Chocolate ice cream - the best! Add some cream cheese to that peanut butter and chocolate [...]
Lovely Lemons – Lemon Cheesecake Bars
February 21, 2008 By 22 Comments
I love lemons! I love everything about lemons! I love the taste of lemons, the smell of lemons, the color and shape of lemons! I purchase lemons by the pound, not individually – last week I bought 5 lbs. of lemons. Wondering what 5 pounds of lemons look like? – see the above photo [...]
Cookie Jar – Banana Bars
December 2, 2007 By 5 Comments
When you find a couple of ripe bananas on your counter what is the first thing you think of ? Most likely – it’s banana bread! Well, next time you find a couple of ripe bananas give this recipe a try – they are so yummy! It makes a huge batch since it uses a [...]
The Cookie Jar – Apple Bars
October 18, 2007 By 1 Comment
Last weekend the girls, Jim and I attended the Apple Tasting Festival at the Portland Nursery , a fun yearly event they do. It will occur again this weekend so check it out if are here in Portland. Unlike the weather today, cold, rain and windy, it was a perfect fall weekend – 65 degrees and [...]
