We LOVE the 4th of July in here at the Long house. Each year we attend our local small town parade and then head to my parents house for a large potluck feast and fireworks lighting. I love to bring a fun sweet treat to potluck. My kids do love a great cookie. These cookies are a perfect fourth of July dessert idea. And it is so easy to make! Fireworks Cookies Fireworks Cookies Ingredients 1 small bag (7oz) sweetened coconut flakes2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Our Version of Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding (Vegan and GF!)
Honestly, the great thing about bread pudding is you can't really "mess it up". If you just throw in great tasting, quality ingredients and bake them, it really is a sure win. My family LOVES bread pudding. Who doesn't? It's such a great comfort food, it's delicious and so sweet. So when I was sent a few loaves of amazing Little Northern Bakhouse gluten-free bread to make a great recipe for Mother's Day, I decided to make a recipe that included apples. I mean, we live in Washington state, and … [Read more...]
The Little Mermaid Party Idea: Flounder Cake Pops
The Little Mermaid has always been a favorite Disney cartoon here in the Long House. If you're thinking of having a Little Mermaid party or maybe even a mermaid party then these cake pops are a great idea to serve for a sweet treat. Little Mermaid Party Idea Ingredients 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1 cup white cake mix1 cup all purpose flour1 Tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup Wilton yellow chocolate melts1/2 cup Wilton light blue chocolate melts … [Read more...]
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving Guide
If you are a vegetarian then you will likely be familiar with the fact that traditionally, Thanksgiving is a holiday that does not cater to your kind. Thanksgiving is the time of year where turkey is a traditional meal. If you are looking to get the most out of the Thanksgiving holiday season without having to succumb to the apparent “necessity” of eating animals, there are countless ways that you can join in on the festivities and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday while still maintaining your … [Read more...]
An Easy and Delicious Christmas Cookie Dip Recipe
Do you love attending Christmas parties? We love our family, school, and church Christmas party each year. Most of the holiday parties that we attend are potluck style. So I need to bring a holiday dish of some kind. I won't lie. Usually, I just buy something from Costco. It's just easier. As a busy mom to two kids, that now works at my kids' school, buying all the things just works for our family. But when it's a kid's party, I do like to get creative and have a bit of fun. That's why I … [Read more...]
Creative Autumn Snack for Kids: Oatmeal Creme Pie Cookie Scarecrows
A fun an easy kids craft and snack idea are Cookie Scarecrows. Simple crafting techniques is all it takes to turn a Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie into a fun Scarecrow. It's perfect for the Fall season. Kids of all ages will love it. It's perfect for the kids' lunch box, their classroom snack, a church fall festival, or even a fun children's ministry idea. Plus, it's Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies -- that's a fun Fall treat! Supplies Needed: Little Debbie Oatmeal Crème Pies … [Read more...]
Easter Recipe for Muddy Buddies: Great For Leftover Candy!
A fun Easter recipe for muddy buddies using Cadbury Eggs -- the whole family is sure to love this one. This Muddy Buddies recipe is so easy to make too! Some people call this puppy chow, but I prefer muddy buddy! Basically this is peanut butter muddy buddies with an Easter candy twist. [amazon_link asins='B0048UIC9E,B00J7ODICM,B00PXVJY5S' template='ProductCarousel' store='wpplugin01-20' marketplace='US' link_id='7c3e4e13-2ebb-11e8-ab48-65d46dfdc81f'] Easter Recipe for Muddy … [Read more...]
