I go between craving salads and sandwiches. Sandwiches are the thing right now. I like my sandwiches hot, with melty cheese and gooey creamy dressing… But I don’t have a panini grill. You don’t have one either? It’s okay. A waffle iron works just as well. And instead of those vertical grill lines, you get … Read more
I plan our meals for the coming week on Sunday night. Sometimes I cart an armful of cookbooks up to my bedroom and do it in bed. It’s a task I enjoy and one that always leaves my mouth watering and my stomach wanting. Not the best bedtime activity I suppose… Most of my recipes … Read more
Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks, and this week MAKE IT GREEN! Pop some popcorn using your method of choice (I use a Whirley-Pop). Drizzle (lots of) melted butter over the popcorn, add some salt and some green Jello powder. If you like sweet and salty, you’ll love this. If you feel like sharing, … Read more
Has anyone else noticed that there has been a shameful lack of interesting new crafty content here on Vanilla Joy? Hmmm…me too. Sorry about that. I am STILL working on my Moda Sugar Pop quilt, and I have pledged to not start any other projects until finishing my quilt because otherwise it just won’t ever … Read more
This is what I’m eating right now. A fruity green salad. I’m a big late night snacker. And this is my favorite snack/meal of the day, as I’ve had it twice and may just whip me up some more as soon as I down these last few bites. So good, and I blame at least … Read more
Instead of conversation hearts, how about conversation cookies this Valentine’s Day? Here’s what you’ll need: sugar cookies almond bark sprinkles Here’s my favorite sugar cookie recipe: MOM’S SUGAR COOKIES 2 c. butter 2 c. sugar 6 eggs 1 t. vanilla 6 c flour 2 T. baking powder 1 ½ t. salt Refrigerate dough for 2 … Read more
Learn how to make regular sugar cookies into homemade circus animal cookies!
Lots of people are rethinking their food choices, and Frigidaire has teamed up with Jennifer Garner to get families preparing and enjoying healthy foods together. They have created an online school called the Frigidaire Kids’ Cooking Academy that features tips, recipes, and how-to videos. When parents join, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children … Read more
I was looking through Wilton’s Brownie Fun magazine, which is full of awesome brownie ideas – recipes, birthday party ideas, etc. I decided to make my own brownie stencils with a piece of cardstock and my Cricut. Stenciled brownies would be so fun for a Valentine’s day or birthday party, and it’s way easier than … Read more
Today’s guest is Vanessa Brown from I Never Grew Up. I don’t know about you, but it seems like more and more, most of the recipes I use have been found on cooking websites and cooking blogs. I still love cookbooks and enjoy owning quite a few too many, but I still think I use … Read more