Sweet Memories and Mud Cookies on this Tenth Day of Christmas #SundayFunday

Easy and fun to make, these no-bake cookies are the perfect way to spend the day with those special kiddos in your life.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Oatmeal recipes today.....

Fruit and Granola Tart #BrunchWeek

This beautiful tart is perfect for brunch.  The crust can be made up to two days in advance, and it only takes minutes to fill and top it for serving.

Welcome to Day 2 of Brunch Week.......

VORP #SundayFunday

What the heck is VORP you ask?  Well, we have all heard of GORP the synonym for Trail Mix, VORP is my version using leftover Valentine's Day Candy as one of the key ingredients.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing recipes to help you use up that Leftover Valentine's Day candy sitting in your pantry.

Sunbonnet Cherry Banana Pie; A Book Review

My daughter, Amy, gifted me the novel "After OZ" for Christmas.  I brought it with me on my vacation and read it on the plane ride to California.

Biscoff No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Layers of Cream Cheese, Pumpkin, and Whipped Cream in a Biscoff Cookie Crust.  This scrumptious dessert takes very little time and can be made ahead of time making it a perfect dessert for your Halloween Gathering.

We are sharing Halloween Treats this week......

Cannoli Pie for Pi Day and #MoviesandMunchies

I was originally going to make Maruya (Banana Fritters) for this month's Movies and Munchies post but then I decided to post on Pi(e) Day.  Since there was a ton of food to choose from inspired by the Netflix film Queen Bees, pie being one of the many items, I decided to celebrate Pi Day with a movie review.

Peppermint Candy Sandwich Cookies #ChristmasCookieWeek

You are going to love how quick and easy it is to make these festive cookie treats.  They are a perfect addition to your cookie tray, dessert buffet or to leave on the hearth for Santa.  

Today is the final day of Christmas Cookie Week......

Margarita Tiramisu #SundayFunday

This fun Mexican take on an Italian classic is amazingly delicious.  True, it doesn't taste much like a Margarita nor a Tiramisu.  It's more like a Lemon Lime Cheesecake with Margarita soaked LadyFingers.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Lemon/Lime Recipes today.......

Patriotic Jello Bars and the Weekly Menu#SundayFunday

These Red White and Blue bars are the perfect dessert for your July 4th Potluck but are delicious and welcome anytime you want to feed a crowd.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Dessert recipes today.....

Scallion Flatbread #BreadBakers

This unique and easy flat bread is baked on the stove top.  Perfect for when it is too hot for the oven or if your oven is filled with other goodies.  Flavored with Chinese 5 Spice, scallions and sesame seeds this bread is the perfect accompaniment to your meal or as a stand alone snack.

The Bread Bakers are visiting China this month.......

Tang Cheesecake #FoodnFlix

How about a blast from the past with this Easy No Bake Tang Cheesecake.  Do you remember Tang from when you were a child?  They still sell this iconic orange drink and it makes a wonderful sweet and tart cheesecake.

It's time for FoodnFlix.......

No Bake Fresh Mint Cheesecake #NationalCheesecakeDay

Still working on using up the mint that took over my garden.  This No Bake Fresh Mint Cheesecake starts with Mint Sugar.  It takes only15 minutes to put together and in two hours you are serving up a dessert that will be a huge hit with any mint lovers in your house.

It's National Cheesecake Day.........

Nutty Cracker Jack Pretzel Treats #SundayFunday

Cracker Jacks, Peanuts and Pretzel sticks combine with Marshmallow to make a quick, easy, no bake dessert that is sure to be a hit at your next pot luck gathering.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing No Bake Desserts today.....

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!!! #FoodieExtravaganza

What are you serving up for Cinco de Mayo tonight?  I am making a Chopped Shrimp and Avocado Salad and then finishing up with these delightful bowls of Fresas con Crema.  Strawberries and Cream are a match made in Heaven and I love this Mexican version.  It is the perfect dessert.  Sweet, Fruity, and Creamy.  As an added bonus....It only takes minutes to put together.  

It is National Strawberry Month and the Festive Foodies are celebrating........

Smoked Whitefish Dip II #FishFridayFoodies

Smoked Northern Michigan Whitefish mixed with cream cheese, yogurt, onions and capers.  This is a recipe that I made to try to replicate one found at Carlson's Fishery in Leland, Michigan.

Welcome to this month's edition of Fish Friday Foodies......

Caramel Apple Ice Cream Pie #FallFlavors

Disclosure:  I received sponsor products for use in creating recipes for this week's Fall Flavors Event.  All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.

Ginger Graham Cracker crust filled with ice cream and apples.  This no bake pie is the perfect end of summer leading into fall treat.

Don't let the photo scare you.  I made this pie for a gathering on an extremely hot day.  By the time I got the pie cut and served, my piece had started melting and I had failed to get a photo of the first slice of pie.

That's what happens when a blogger like me actually makes food for family and friends to eat and enjoy instead of just for blogging purposes.

Welcome to Day 1 of Flavors of Fall Week.......

Cherry Blossom Pie #Pieathalon

This creamy sweet/tart pie is made with just a handful of ingredients and is easy to put together.  Make it the day before you plan on serving.

I am participating in this year's Pieathalon......

Frozen S''more Treats #OurFamilyTable

 OH MY YUM!!!  Who says Smore's are only for Fall around a campfire?  These wonderful Frozen S'more Treats are the perfect summertime dessert or snack.

The From Our Dinner Group is serving up Scrumptious S'more Recipes today......

Lemon Ice Box Cake #TheJaneAustenSocietyParty

I was invited by  Judy of The Book Club Cook Book to join her for The Jane Austen Society Blog Party this month.  Interested bloggers were sent a pre-release copy of the novel written by Natalie Jenner and published by St. Martin Press to read and review.

You can follow the author, publisher and  The Book Club Cookbook Club at the links below:

• Publisher @stmartinspress 
• Author Instagram: @authornataliejenner Twitter: @NatalieMJenner 
• The Book Club Cookbook Facebook: TheBookClubCookbook Twitter: @bookclubcookboo Instagram: @thebookclubcookbook Pinterest: @bookclubcook

I received no monetary compensation for this post and all writing, thoughts and opinions are strictly my own.  As so often is the case when I read a book, this one had me going into the kitchen when I was done reading to created this Lemon Ice Box Cake inspired by the novel.  I thought it would be a nice addition to the party.

Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars #OurFamilyTable

Peanut Butter Pretzels mixed with powdered sugar and more peanut butter make the base of these delicious bars.  Chocolate frosting tops them off for a special sweet treat.

There are Pretzels Everywhere today over at our From the Dinner Table Group.......