FOOD

  • Inspired Creative Living ~ New Year

    The Biz During this much needed winter break I have been doing some heavy thinking and a whole-lotta dreaming….along with praying, listening to hear God, talking to Mom and learning thru, mentors and courses, and taking it all in. A… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living ~ New Year
  • Peanut Butter Cookie Goodness

    ….with no peanut butter. You all know what a huge fan I am of trying new recipes, collecting recipe books, watching Foodies thru Discovery streaming, and pinning recipes on Pinterest. And upon finding a favorite recipe, it doesn’t take long… Continue reading

    Peanut Butter Cookie Goodness
  • We didn’t forget Christmas

    Christmas still happened, whether we were prepared for it or not. And with a series of events in our own lives ~ from sickness, to jury duty, to Church responsibilities, to burning a candle at both ends on the biz…..I’ve… Continue reading

    We didn’t forget Christmas
  • Boo Crew Brew & a Monster Cookie, Cookie Keeper

    October was one of my chosen months to create for Toletown ~ a fun gathering place for Creatives! (found on-line here) ~ and the ‘painting topic’ for October was ‘Boo Crew‘. Once I learned of this, the ideas started forming… Continue reading

    Boo Crew Brew & a Monster Cookie, Cookie Keeper
  • Cottage Cocoa

    As with all things ‘Classic Amy Joanne‘, one design turns into many ideas, using different surfaces or even making ‘Cottage Classic Giftables‘ with sweets and treats ~ adding in a whole-lotta homespun charm. Is there any other way? The original… Continue reading

    Cottage Cocoa
  • Sweet & Salty Snacks

    Ever eat a sweet dessert and then crave peanuts, or eat a pretzel and then want a piece of chocolate candy? Well, this recipe (shared below) has all the makings of Sweet & Salty goodness ~ with enough to share… Continue reading

    Sweet & Salty Snacks
  • Spaghetti

    There are about as many Spaghetti Sauce Recipes as there are blades of grass. ~*~ We do enjoy trying a new Spaghetti Sauce Recipe now and again from our growing Cookbook Collection, and of course, still enjoying our ol’ favorites… Continue reading

    Spaghetti
  • Apple Cider Donuts

    Which came first…the design, the recipe, the candle or the gift idea? To tell you the truth I am not quite sure, my brain just functions that way ~ all the ideas all intertwining into each other, with each idea… Continue reading

    Apple Cider Donuts
  • Approved Recipes

    It’s always a feel good moment when you receive a compliment on your homemade recipes ~ shared by anyone, but specifically when ‘your people‘ give you a compliment….ya pay attention (…and try not to gasp, lol). One of my Jr… Continue reading

    Approved Recipes
  • Tator-Tot Casserole Double Dose

    There are a few homemade ‘toss-together ingredient’ recipes that are our go-to’s ~ and aside from purchasing tator-tot’s these meals are pretty much all homemade delicious goodness! Continue reading

    Tator-Tot Casserole Double Dose