We first made this Chex Mix for a sledding party we hosted in New York.  Adapted from a Betty Crocker recipe we came across, we jokingly called it our snowy…

As the winter holiday season begins and get-togethers start appearing on the calendar, we like to make sure we have a supply of handmade hostess gifts on hand.  While we…

My aunt always made this Dutch Apple Pie for our big family Thanksgiving dinner growing up.  It’s a delicious combination of an apple pie with an apple crisp topping. You…

Chili is one of the best cool weather camping meals and this three-bean chili recipe is my favorite. It’s extremely easy – you put together the chili seasoning at home,…

When I was a kid we always went backpacking with very limited camping supplies.  While that’s still fun, it’s also nice to go car camping where you can have a…

We always look forward to making beer cheese soup when fall comes around.   It’s a perfect meal after a day of corn mazes and pumpkin picking, or alongside a…

When we start getting those cooler, crisp days that signal fall is actually here, it’s time for our first bonfire of the season.  It’s always fun to use that opportunity…

My mom frequently made these cream puffs for get togethers while I was growing up.  They were always a favorite with their combination of airy pastry and creamy filling. Though…

My grandmother had a tradition of baking everyone’s favorite cake for their birthday each year.  She always made this Devil’s Food Cake for my mom’s birthday. It’s an easy recipe…

For my mother’s 70th birthday, she insisted that she didn’t want a big fuss made.  As we weren’t going to let it go by without some sort of special celebration,…