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by Kelly J. Larson Popcorn balls remind me of Halloween when I was a little girl in the late 1960s in Moore, Oklahoma, and my mom dressed up as a scary witch with a green face and long nose, wearing all black. It was so fun to see my mom get so into the season. […]

by Kelly J. Larson Each October we attend a fall festival activity that starts off with a chili and cornbread dinner, carnival-style events, then caps off the night off with trunk or treating, the kids’ highlight. My son, Isaac, age 6, begins asking in November how many days it is until the next Halloween. He […]

by Kelly J. Larson The secret to success with these Fruity Pebbles Treats is to add some Rice Krispies, which are unsweetened and it takes the sugar down to a more enjoyable experience. They are so festive and cute! I love the Fruity Pebbles taste. Fruity Pebbles Treats 5 tablespoons butter 10 ounces mini marshmallows […]

Happy Halloween, everyone! Before trick-or-treating tonight in the neighborhood with my kindergartener, our family snacked on hot artichoke dip with vegetables and pita chips, a tasty side to go with the homemade sloppy joes I made for dinner. There are probably as many versions of this dip as there are chocolate chip cookie recipes. This is […]

I have a weakness for brownies and even though I usually don’t eat the pumpkin candy corn on top, I can’t help but to add the little iconic Halloween treat when I make these each year.  Here’s a quick recipe to make your own. You can easily add what ever candy or treat on top […]

My mom made the best popcorn balls when I was a little girl, but only a few times and never kept the recipe. I want those popcorn balls! In the meantime, I made these caramel popcorn balls today and they turned out so dainty with the right amount of chewiness. My kids and husband are […]

My husband’s fondness for Rice Krispy Treats is the main reason I make them, as I’m not a big fan.  When I have seen a Fruity Pebbles version, the rainbow bright colors have looked more interesting and I’ve wondered how they might taste. Today I finally made some and they taste a lot better than […]

Hello, fall! It’s my favorite and I have a slew of food-centered traditions that I whip up when the decorations turn to orange and earthy tones, including this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Muffin recipe. When we lived in Taiwan from 2010 to 2011, I adapted this to appeal more to the locals by cutting back […]