Foraging for nuts is part of my childhood. My little tree house used to be in a Chestnut Tree. Chestnuts were not my favorite. They lined the path to the pool and the spiny husks littered the way and I would inevitably stomp on one. The driveway was littered with hickory nuts. Somewhat friendlier nut […]
Desserts
Drömmar Cookies
Somehow, I’ve been relegated to the Christmas Cookie maker in the family. My mom and grandmother used to meet one glorious day in December and when I returned from school it was a confectionary delight. As I grew up, I was invited once to my grandmother’s to make cookies. Unfortunately, I was the odd man […]
Peanut Butter Snickers Cheesecake
I was in charge of Labor Day dessert. I had planned on utilizing all of the hickory nuts we have for a hickory cake but the nuts decided not to fall fast enough. The back up plan – I decided to go with the masses and make them happy with chocolate and peanut butter. During […]
Chocolate Cereal Bars
Our favorite go-to dessert for summer picnics and camping trips SERVINGS: 20 Bars | CALORIES: 355 kcal Ingredients Instructions Last week, I texted my cousin Kerry with the words Special K® Bars. She replied back instantly to Cook Forest! Since circa 1980 my family has visited Cook Forest State Park in Pennsylvania. I hadn’t been […]
Oreo Delight
1-½ packages of oreos1 stick of butter 2 (8 oz) pkgs of cream cheese 1 (16oz) container of cool whip1 cup powder sugar 1 package of instant pudding oreo flavor2 cups of milk Place oreos in a big plastic bag and zip it up. Take a large wooden spoon and smash into bit size pieces. […]