Fun Fall Treats – Halloween Snacks and Desserts

I love this time of year! Maybe because it is the beginning of cool weather and the holiday season.. but I want to BAKE! My son is finally at the age where he can help me and actually enjoy sharing in the process, so I have been searching for some cute little treat ideas that we can try this season. Here are just a few yummy recipes I found: I am not a huge "Halloween" decor fan, but the idea around this little snack is cute. It's simply chocolate pudding with crumbled oreo on top, dressed up with a cookie. I figured I could do this anyway I want - maybe some yucky creepy worms instead? Or candy corn on top? hmmm.. I am a Rice Krispy Treat fanatic! They are so easy to make and can be "fashioned" into anything you can imagine - or will stick together as. :) Here, make a batch … [Read more...]

11 Popcorn Recipes Just in Time for National Popcorn Day

January 19 is National Popcorn Day. I'm not sure who created or when they founded or why National Popcorn Day exists, but it does. And, it's a great National Day to have since everyone LOVES popcorn! {Did you know there's a National Day of Something for everything?} Whether you're at the movies or watching a movie at home, at the ballgame or throwing a birthday party, popcorn is a food that everyone is sure to enjoy. I've found 11 popcorn recipes that are sweet, salty, savory and all those combined. You're bound to find one that POPS out at you! Sriracha Caramel Popcorn - The sriracha craze seems to be right up there with the bacon craze. People are putting sriracha on everything, and on the most unexpected foods. I'm guessing this combination of sweet and heat will be so … [Read more...]