I had been meaning to have a cookie swap for years — YEARS!!!! Somehow I could never fit it in to my schedule. Last year, I was determined to start a new tradition and what fun it was! I held my party on Saturday, December 17th – I wanted the cookies to be fresh for Christmas. Twelve women […]
Nothing says love like a homemade food gift. Here’s some ideas from a scrumptious life.
It’s not fudge and it’s not cake, but it’s delicious. Fudgecake is a British no bake chocolatey treat that is experiencing a resurgence because it’s a favorite of Prince William. In fact, it was fashioned into a grooms’s cake for his wedding. It’s rich – so a little piece is all you need. What a great gift idea for the chocoholic in your life.
Before the food orgy begins, I like to reflect on all that I’m grateful for. And, especially in these hard times, I am grateful for so many things! As a friend often says, I’m grateful that my head is covered, my belly is full and my bottom is dry. There are so many who can’t say […]
How have I never made a bundt cake? I have now…. Pumpkin Chocolate Bundt Cake. Just in time for Thanksgiving.
Here’s a recipe, from Bon Appetit magazine, for individual portions of Potatoes Anna, perfect for your Thanksgiving spread. But one portion a person may not be enough – they’re that good. Just saying….
Welcome to "a scrumptious life" ! Hi! My name is Val. A business analyst by day, I love to cook and entertain. I have no formal training except for local cooking classes. I've learned by trial and error, so you won't see complicated ideas and recipes here. My motto is "keep it simple..... and … Read More
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