Many of us love baking, sharing, and eating Christmas cookies, a holiday tradition that fills our homes with warmth and sweet, familiar aromas. But have you ever wondered about the history behind this time-honored custom? It all started nearly 1,000 years ago in Medieval Europe. Back then, the growing spice trade introduced flavors like cinnamon, […]
I made some fireweed honey, just like the Alaskan homesteaders used to do. As you can imagine, living on the frontier and away from civilization was tough. Foodstuffs normally found in stores were difficult to get. As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. The homesteaders got creative and used what was readily available. […]
Don’t you just love the magic of an old fashioned soda shop where you can take a step back in time and feel like a kid again? I do, and that’s why I love going to Norm’s News, but when I can’t get to Norm’s, I make homemade milkshakes at home. _________________________ Established in 1938, […]
Nothing compares to the wholesome goodness of a jar of homemade huckleberry jam. The aroma and flavor are out of this world! And the knowledge that you made it fresh yourself is very satisfying. Jump to Recipe ________________________________________________ Summers are warm and sunny in Montana, but the growing season is short. Everything grows like crazy […]
Baking the famous Coca-Cola Cake reminded me of this 6 pack of Coke bottles that I’ve been saving. I’ve been holding on to them since the 1990s. Specifically, I’ve kept them because of their value as memorabilia. I like to remember things from different eras of my life and have saved them because I don’t […]
These Triple Chocolate Pecan Cookies are so good. Easy to make and simply delicious, they are a chocolate lover’s delight. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start the holiday baking. And don’t forget the upcoming Christmas cookie exchanges – they make a lovely presentation and are sure to please. But, you don’t have […]
Most everyone loves the gooey goodness of graham cracker and chocolate s’mores – and it wouldn’t be a camp-out without them. This traditional favorite reaches the next level with M’s winning Taste of Home bake-off recipe. S’more Cake Made Easy uses a box of spice flavor cake mix, chocolate icing, and marshmallow cream. And you don’t […]
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