Easy homemade holiday gifts

Last year, when I needed a last-minute hostess gift, I whipped up this salt scrub. This year, I wanted something else that would be just as good for winter skin and came up with this chocolate oatmeal bath salt. It's really a mixture of epsom salt, ground oatmeal and cocoa powder. The first step is … Continue reading Easy homemade holiday gifts

C’s Texas Sheet Cake

I've mentioned before, my sister, C, has a knack for perfecting baked goods. She did it again with this super delicious, never dry (even after three days!) recipe. It's a combination of Joy of Cooking and our Mom's family recipe.   Ingredients and Directions: Have all ingredients at room temperature, about 70 degrees f. Pre-heat … Continue reading C’s Texas Sheet Cake

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Very easy to make. 1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup nonfat milk1 large egg (lightly beaten)2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup brown sugar1 1/3 cups hot strong coffee Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with … Continue reading Hot Fudge Pudding Cake