.jpg) It’s Easter! Bright Colors and sweets are popping up everywhere. I’ve tried not to buy too many tempting treats. Candy melts were calling my name though . . . so I made a few Oreo Truffle Pops. Easy as 1-2-3. The hard part is staying out of them. All you need is 3 ingredients and… .jpg) Did you know that the word Summer . . . actually means: Slow Cook or grill? Not really, but it should. I’ve been trying out some new slow cooker recipes, and this one is a winner. It’s about as simple as it gets. I served it over a bed of brown rice. We even wanted… 
I am so excited for this recipe…we do a Relay for Life event every year and we try to be inovative with some healthy selections and this is not only yummy, and healthy but also super easy! Thank you and please keep the good ideas coming!September 6, 2012 – 4:20 pm 
This recipe is SO GOOD! I was a little nervous because I had to guesstimate how long it would take and set my timer since I was going to be working all day, but the chicken was still really moist! I halved it to use in my 2 quart cooker (I’m a single gal,) and it worked great as well. Also substituted flour for cornstarch because I used my cornstarch for a recent art project…oops. Still yummy. Great recipe, definitely making this again!August 10, 2012 – 4:04 pm 
Saw a few of your recipes on Pinterest and they looked wonderful, can’t wait to try some.August 6, 2012 – 12:11 pm 
I made this yumminess tonight and WOW! I had all the ingredients and I love that I was able to use the crock pot. Thanks for a great recipe that will definitely be put in the rotation.June 24, 2012 – 6:55 pm 
Hi Pam, 
Sounds really good but I was just wondering if I could just put the chicken breast in frozen? 
I really like this sight hopefully my mom will try new recipes…April 16, 2012 – 6:55 pm 
I’ve got this in my slow cooker right now and it smells amazing!April 10, 2012 – 7:57 pm 
Oh, I’m in love! I have been searching for a good teriyaki bowl recipe, I’m making these tomorrow! Hooray, and thank you! I LOVE this site!April 7, 2012 – 9:18 am
I think I’m going to have to make this as soon as I get back from Easter break. I am so in love with my slow cooker and this looks delicious!April 5, 2012 – 4:05 pm 
Thanks! I’ve been on the hunt for crock-pot recipes because I’m pregnant and I have no energy at dinner time .jpg) Confession: I have never sunk my teeth into a Lofthouse cookie. Therefore: I can’t say whether or not these taste like a Lofthouse cookie! I’ve always wondered . . . why all the hype? I guess I will never know, until I actually eat one. My daughters . . . love them! A lofthouse cookie… 
Tried these over the weekend and they were AMAZING!!! thanks for the recipe!!April 10, 2012 – 4:45 pm 
Holy cow! How have you NOT had a Lofthouse cookie?!? Especially if your kids have?! My nieces love them LOTS, so I tend to pick up a package anytime I see them. YUM! This recipe is going right to my list of things to make next week while I’m on spring break. I may just surprise my nieces and make them for Easter. .jpg) People ooh and ahh over the Olive Garden Breadsticks. I’m going to be brutally honest and tell you . . . “I’ve never been that impressed.” It could be because they have never been hot, when they plop them on our table. O.k. . . . I can feel you hissing at me right now…. 
My husband and I loved these! My mom also sent me a copyccat recipe for Olive Gardens Zuppa Toscano Soup, both are so much better than those. Simply Delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!March 10, 2013 – 5:26 pm 
As a former flowers foods employee I can state for a fact that olive garden gets their breadsticks from flowers foods. Look around your area for a thrift store and they will most likely have them in stock. If they don’t but you see cobblestone mill bread sticks they are the same thing only pre prepped with olive oil and basil. Pop em in the oven at 450 for 3 minutes brush melted butter or margarine on them and sprinkle garlic salt. That is how olive garden preps them. Mind you they have a convection oven.October 16, 2012 – 11:20 am 
Best breadsticks I have EVER made. YUMMMMMMYYYY!!! I can’t stop eating them! Thank you so much for this!April 16, 2012 – 6:55 pm 
Those look wonderful! I bet they are extremely addictive. Cheers, RosaMarch 27, 2012 – 1:09 am 
The only reason I like to go to Olive Garden is to get salad and breadsticks. The breadsticks are so yummy! Thanks for the recipe.March 26, 2012 – 11:30 am 
I have to be different…but I LOVE Olive Garden AND their breadsticks! But I have a feeling I am going to love your’s more! You always have the BEST recipes! Thanks for sharing!March 25, 2012 – 3:13 pm 
…and yours look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!March 25, 2012 – 3:05 pm
Oh..I totally agree with you. O.G’s breadsticks are just okay. Years ago, they seemed much better than what they are today. I have always said it looks like a hotdog bun instead of a breadstick! 
Actually I’ve never been a fan of Olive Garden breadsticks. I’ve never understood all of the hype. Yours look fabulous and I’m going to make them soon! Thanks for posting the recipe.March 25, 2012 – 8:41 am 
Olive Garden breadsticks are ok, but yours look delicious. I never thought I’d switch from my mom’s old pie crust recipe, but I tried yours last Sunday and was amazed…the crust was flaky,crisp and delicious. I didn’t have enough shortening though, so I used butter to fill in and it still came out perfect. Thank you for sharing!March 25, 2012 – 8:05 am 
I love the new pic of the fruit by the way ! Very cute and spring-yMarch 25, 2012 – 7:55 am
Olive Garden is an awful excuse for an Italian restaurant :O) They hype up their all you can eat salad and breadsticks because the rest of the food is so bad they hope you are full and don’t really notice. :O) These look really good i will def have to try them :O)March 25, 2012 – 7:54 am 
What a fabulous idea! Yum!March 24, 2012 – 3:51 pm 
Quite pathetically, I’ve never been to Olive Garden or had their breadsticks. I love the rustric look of these! And that’s a mighty fine looking Kitchenaid you have there. .jpg) Oh . . . I have a great, easy and delicious dinner idea for you. This recipe has been making the rounds on Pinterest, but I believe it originated from Big Oven. This is one of those dinners that you can throw together in 30 minutes! My sweet half even gave it a thumbs up. The… 
I think I just fell in love all over again. Your blog is amazing. Would you mind writing a guest post for the Afrolems Blog? Please let me know through the email provided. Love love love itAugust 24, 2012 – 2:38 pm 
I made this tonight and it was really good! The sauce is different, not too sweet, not to soy sauc-y. I will definatley make it again, and will probably use the sauce as a marinade for salmon this weekend for father’s day dinner. Great easy recipe idea – thanks!June 15, 2012 – 7:59 pm
Hi there Taty, The recipe is at the bottom of the post. 
How did you make the sauce?June 3, 2012 – 8:16 pm 
I made this tonight for dinner and it was delicious! Thank you for the fantastic recipe 
What a delicious recipe. I added carrots and pineapple which gave it great flavor. Thanks for a delicious recipe.April 4, 2012 – 6:01 pm 
I made this and it was soooo good! Went to work and told the ladies how wonderful it was. They made it also and we agreed it was a favorite and we will make it many more times! Thank you Jonna!!!March 25, 2012 – 8:42 pm 
Great photo! I first saw that recipe on Food.com way back when it was Recipezaar. Still don’t know the origin, though. I haven’t made it in a while, but I remember it as being very good.March 21, 2012 – 7:27 pm 
Homemade cinnamin rolls!
I love a good simple recipe like this. Looks like one of those ones that could become a family staple! My man doesn’t like rice either. I give it to him anyway because I can never think of anything else to pair with a stirfry or similar dish.March 20, 2012 – 7:35 pm 
I made this for dinner last night and it was AMAZING!!! This will be a favorite in our house from now on!March 20, 2012 – 1:57 pm 
Yum! It looks like another winner! I made your stir-fry last night…it’s become a staple. 
Oh my goodness…this looks amazing! Your photos made me drool 
YUM! Looks so delicious!March 19, 2012 – 11:26 pm .jpg) St. Patricks Day is Saturday. Honestly . . . I wear green and bake green . . . but that seems to be it. My Mom always made SHEPHERD’S PIE - so I do as well. I love the cheesy mashed potatoes on the top! A few days ago, I made crazy good . . . green… 
This brings back memories as a kid. Maybe part of the reason for my addiction to popcorn. I also wanted you to know that I featured this today at http://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2013/02/pinteresting-features-n-shtuff-70.htmlFebruary 24, 2013 – 5:59 pm 
looking for whole wheat and low fat dessertApril 24, 2012 – 4:55 pm 
It’s my birthday on St Patrick’s day so this speaks to me. Those Marshmallow Swirl Brownies look crazy good.March 16, 2012 – 12:41 am .jpg) Today . . . the news stated that at least 1 glass of wine a day, will make women healthier. A can of beer, will help ward off Kidney Stones and make your brain more alert. Dad, I guess you need to drink beer – he just had surgery to remove some big ones!… 
I have ever only really made pizza dough, and rolls. I was intimidated to try this, but, my God, was it EASY!! My house smells amazing and the bread looks better than any bakery!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!August 11, 2012 – 8:01 pm 
I just made this recipe this morning. It was so easy and SO delicious. Thank you!March 31, 2012 – 12:51 pm 
Just made some, it’s really tasty, especially when it’s warm. Best bread I’ve ever eaten <3March 18, 2012 – 6:29 am
I’m with you on finding foods that eliminate wrinkles. I will keep you informed if I crack this tough nut. That bread is a good start for putting you in the right frame of mind for the adventure.March 16, 2012 – 2:27 am 
So easy! Made this tonight, thank you. I was delicious!!!March 15, 2012 – 8:12 pm 
I made this recipe this morning and it was some of the best French Bread I’ve tasted !! It could actually make 3 slender loafs. Thanks for sharing the recipe !!March 15, 2012 – 12:34 pm
When I lived in Switzerland we would just buy a baguette in the morning and throw it in our backpacks as we walked to work. I never could get sick of French bread. It’s lovely!March 15, 2012 – 4:23 am 
Ouch! So sorry your dad is going through that. Not fun at all! I agree….let’s all have some fresh bread. LOVE this. Can’t wait to try it.March 14, 2012 – 11:25 pm
Looks delicious! I love french bread so much!March 14, 2012 – 9:24 pm
I’M WITH YOU KATIE! 
Let’s pretend that fresh-baked bread cures all our ills. I will if you will!March 14, 2012 – 7:27 pm .jpg) OREO is celebrating it’s 100th birthday today! as oreo puts it . . . In a world that’s become far too adult, a couple of Oreo cookies, a glass of milk, a shared twist and a lick and dunk is all it takes to set your inner kid loose. Heck, I wanted to set my inner kid… 
This reminds me of grasshopper pie( made with mint chic chip ice cream) so yummy!May 6, 2013 – 3:51 pm 
This was my favorite birthday dessert growing up. However, I always asked for mint chip ice cream. We called it Ice Cream Pie because we made it in a pie pan.March 14, 2012 – 2:00 pm
Delicious!March 8, 2012 – 11:11 am
Hi Judy, 
where do i get the recipe for this?March 8, 2012 – 10:01 am
Hi Suzanne, You are probably the lucky one! This is a wonderful delicious treat, but we all know that small servings a must.
That looks wonderful but unfortunately we can’t find most of those ingredients in New zealand. I would have to improvise heavily. But it is a feast for the eyes.March 8, 2012 – 2:51 am 
Looks wonderful! Oreos are a favorite at our house, any new recipe we have to try, thanks for sharing!March 7, 2012 – 3:58 pm 
You make it really hard to try and stick to a diet. Laughing… every post, I am completely tempted to make. It is taking a lot of will power not to buy some oreos and make this delicious treat!!!!!! It sure does look scrumptious though.March 7, 2012 – 6:33 am 
Oh my word! That looks so YUMMY!March 6, 2012 – 9:35 pm 
This looks incredible! Wish I had some now!March 6, 2012 – 7:13 pm 
Christina – Oreo Ice Cream Cake is one of our favs too. You just can’t go wrong with the mighty Oreo! It’s been a long time since I’ve made it though. Hmm, perhaps it’s time to make it again.
This is freaking brilliant!March 6, 2012 – 5:15 pm 
Oh I need this in my life!March 6, 2012 – 4:12 pm .jpg) I like to bake. I need someone to “eat” what I bake. My sweet half doesn’t like anything that is ultra sweet, filled with chocolate or dripping with frosting. I think I’ve also mentioned that he hates Chocolate Chip cookies! I married him anyway. I grew up with a Dad who also hates Chocolate Chip… 
These sound so yummy that I just might get my nose out of a book- non-traditional college student, returning to school after 34 years- and bake them! Thanks for the recipe!September 15, 2012 – 3:20 am 
Made these today…they are so yummy! We are serving these along with a bunch of other goodies at a Taste of the Town that we are participating in. Thanks for posting a great recipe!
Thank you Tisha! 
I have been following your site for some time now and I have to say that I just love it!!! Thank you sooo much for your hard work and sharing your knowledge of baking/cooking. I love to do both. You have inspired me to want to start a blog and share the knowledge that I know and have learned. Thank you so much =DMarch 22, 2012 – 1:12 pm 
carrot cake is my favorite thing ever!!! this looks so delicious!!March 6, 2012 – 12:00 pm 
Mom…you don’t need to worry about anyone not eating your sweets because you know I will and I live right down the road from you so you can bring me your leftovers. I love Carrot Cake! I think you forgot to bring some to me. Next time hopefully! Love you!March 5, 2012 – 12:35 pm
Hi Puppydogs, Thank You, Thank You, for bringing that to my attention. 
Hi these look amazing! thanks 
I decided to make these tonight, I omitted the oats since neither me or the other half are that fond of them, and they turned out amazing. I especially like the cream cheese icing, just the slightest hint of sweet with a very ‘cheese cake’ like taste. Amazing, thanks for sharing this recipe!March 2, 2012 – 5:47 pm 
My husband is also not into ultra sweet stuff or nuts, which is a huge disappointment for me. These look like a fantastic compromise! I have another carrot cake cookie recipe, but I haven’t ever been in the mood to make it. Making it into a sandwich cookie appeals to me more, so maybe I’ll do that! Thanks for the great idea!March 2, 2012 – 2:40 pm 
I have a same problem..I need somebody who would eat what I bake.. Really cute cookies. They look yummy!March 2, 2012 – 2:04 am
Those look really good!!! I might just have to give them a try. I sure wish I didn’t like sweet… why didn’t I get that from Dad?!!!March 1, 2012 – 5:38 pm
These look so good! I roo am married to a “I don’t like sweets” weirdo although he puts like a pound of sugar & crushed red pepper combo on real food like spaghetti, soup, etc. I gues it’s a Thai thingMarch 1, 2012 – 9:47 am
Carrot cake is my favourite but I have never tried it as a cookie. My husband also doesn’t like sweet food so I almost never bake – there would be no point. On the other hand, he has an enormous appetite for savoury food so that’s what I cook.March 1, 2012 – 1:25 am
What is it with men and not eating their blogger-other-halve’s baked goodies?!? Mine doesn’t eat many things I bake either but I’m about to marry him. I love the idea of carrot cake in a biscuit. Yum yum yum! Are they sort of like woopie pies?March 1, 2012 – 1:24 am
Mmm, these look so amazing ~ they make me think of childhood!February 29, 2012 – 8:02 pm .jpg) One of my most popular posts is the Pretzel bites. Many of you have left me a comment or emailed me, that you are unable to find frozen bread dough in your markets. I’ve made several “homemade” pretzel recipes . . . all which have been quite good. You can easily make your own dough and… 
Hi Nicole, This particular recipe doesn’t require raising the dough before shaping them, however, after I shaped them, Hope this helps, 
Do you never let the dough rise? Or did I miss that part?January 17, 2013 – 10:43 pm 
Oh yeah! Made these tonight at my wife’s request. Added an extra tablespoon of brown sugar. Wife loved them. I loved them. Neighbors loved them. 8 is not enough!September 27, 2012 – 12:46 am 
These pretzels are delicious!March 20, 2012 – 4:40 pm
Yay I’m glad you posted this cause I can’t get dough here either. I love that you said parmesan is optional… I think it’s always a must! I’ve always been a bit scared to make pretzels because of the whole water bath thing but you make it look easy.February 29, 2012 – 2:22 am 
Oh, yes yes YES!February 28, 2012 – 5:17 pm |
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! I also saw you mentioned the Blackfoot fair! I’m from Blackfoot! I knew you lived in ID, but when you said Blackfoot, I got really excited! I currently live in Utah, but how cool! The fair is one of my best memories growing up!
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Katie - They look fantastic. How many does this recipe make?November 24, 2012 – 9:12 pm
Teresa - I just found your website and am loving it so much that I don’t want to go to bed! Can’t wait to share this with my daughter!
Your recipes look amazing and can’t wait to try them. Thank you so much for sharing!
Teresa BaumannSeptember 30, 2012 – 10:48 pm
Mercedes - Adorable pops! And so easy with the Oreo mixture!April 15, 2012 – 11:16 am
Claire @ Claire K Creations - They are just adorable! I think the pink spots are my favourite. Would have taken a rather steady hand for those. Happy Easter!April 7, 2012 – 4:25 pm
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies - Wow, these look delicious! We love Oreo’s at our house. They always disappear faster than intended. I wonder if I could hide a package long enough to make these? I bet they would be worth it!April 7, 2012 – 2:32 pm
Aimee Bryan - So festive and beautiful!April 6, 2012 – 9:12 pm
Brandi - Mmmmmm! Those are so pretty, and look so good. I have made that oreo truffle stuff before, but covered them in chocolate and candy cane. They were yum, so I know these would be equally as delicious. Better NO made them right now. Laughing… But, if I was there, I would sink my teeth into one of those cupcakes.
Happy Easter Mom! I love youApril 6, 2012 – 4:47 pm
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - This looks like heaven! Yum!April 6, 2012 – 3:46 pm