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Cooking, Desserts

FRENCH TOAST BITES

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I am obsessed with the idea of brunch. My husband always makes fun of me for it because he doesn’t really understand why it wouldn’t just be called lunch. Every time I use the word “brunch” he responds with “oh, you mean lunch?”. I suppose […]

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Cookies, Cooking

BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI BREAKFAST COOKIES

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Cookies for breakfast? Well, these blueberry zucchini cookies you can eat for breakfast without any guilty feelings. They are also a great healthy snack or dessert for the whole family to enjoy. My toddler eats porridge nearly every morning. If your family has the same […]

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Cooking, Desserts

Christmas Rice Krispie Trees

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Guys, Christmas is coming up SO soon!! I’m listening to my Mariah Carey Christmas album as I speak (or..type..but you get the picture.) These Rice Krispie TREES (nice play on words, huh?) are such a fun holiday treat to make and eat! And seriously, don’t […]

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Bread, Cooking

Easy Cinnamon Bread

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Sometimes I can be such an idiot. It’s like I finally find my voice, and I verbally throw up on whomever is around me. For me to actually speak to another adult without having a shy, froggy tone is a personal feat.  I can remember in […]

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Cookies, Cooking, Desserts

CHRISTMAS MAGIC COOKIE BARS

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I’ve got spring fever and I’ve got it bad.  I’ve had enough snow, enough cold, enough frosty car windows when I leave for work in the morning – enough already!  I even wore a dress last week because it was just above 40 (I’m not […]

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Cooking, Desserts

THE CHEESECAKE PROJECT – A LIGHT, CREAMY CHEESECAKE RECIPE

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Warning: this is not your typical New York style, dense cheesecake. Despite its appearance of looking overbaked when it comes out of the oven, this is a light and creamy cheesecake recipe that’s a cross between a New York, Japanese, and European cheesecake. This cheesecake uses a combination of cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, […]

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Cookies, Cooking

Christmas Sugar Cookies

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I have six vacation days to use up by the end of the year.  Vacation Day 1:  5 hours spent scrubbing the house and 5 hours spent piddling with cookies to undo all of the scrubbing. Sugar Cookie Recipe (https://lifewithjanet.com/2021/12/09/sugar-cookie-recipe/) .  First, mix your base […]

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Cookies, Cooking

Sugar Cookie Recipe

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These cookies are light and layered and flaky and they stay soft! This recipe was handed down from my aunt. She would bake me frosted decorated sugar cookies for my birthday, until I was old enough to bake them on my own. Sugar Cookie Recipe: […]

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Cookies, Cooking

Double Chocolate Cherry Chip Cookies

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What’s not to like about big chocolate cherry cookies? Did I mention that they’re double chocolate? That they’re big? That they’re crunchy and full of dried tart chewy cherries and dark bittersweet chocolate chips? Want one? While attending junior high way back in the day […]

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Cooking, Fudge

CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE FUDGE

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Christmas carols and decorations everywhere…no wonder I’m starting to feel a little bit christmassy already! Last week we posted our first Christmas recipe – rosemary cranberry cookies. If you’re up for more delicious Christmas treats, stay tuned! If you have been following our blog, you probably […]

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Cooking, Pie, Pie

VEGAN LEMON BERRY ICEBOX TART

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Every year we celebrate the fourth of July at a large farm party near Stephen’s hometown. The family who hosts it also does so in celebration of the father’s birthday. Friends of both generations come from all over to camp out and celebrate the country’s […]

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Cooking, Dinner

Hibachi Steak Recipe with Fried Rice

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I love Japanese food, and my husband is very fond of Hibachi in particular. But, it’s so expensive! So, we don’t indulge very often. But, last week we decided to try a Hibachi steak recipe with fried rice at home. It turned out very tasty. […]

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Cooking, Dinner

Hibachi Style Chicken Fried Rice

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I have a weakness for Hibachi restaurants.  I don’t think that I ever tire of them.  When the Monkey was a month old, we took the entire family to hibachi to celebrate the Big One’s 10th birthday.  Lots of fond memories and family celebrations have happened at […]

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Cookies, Cooking

CHEWY SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE

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Sugar cookies are so delicious and simple to make. Not to mention all the creative ways to decorate and serve them. My chewy sugar cookie recipe is flavored with vanilla and almond. I use a touch of baking soda to make it chewy. It is […]

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