Cookies are our favorite treat to make and eat. Of the many kinds we bake, Chocolate Chunk Cookies are right at the top of the list. If we're in a hurry, we might not add the drizzle. But it makes the cookies look fancy when they are served on a tray. They also make a fun gift.
I often make two batches of the cookies and freeze some to have on hand when we need them later.
It was hard for me to cut down on baking large quantities when Dave and I were first married. So I often took cakes, cookies and breads to neighbors and family.
A few years ago, we started selling cookies at a nearby farm market in the summer and fall as an outlet for my baking surplus.
Through this venture, we have made some nice new friends. And now, my daughters are baking and delivering and learning to manage money. People call us "the cookie ladies"!
I taught elementary school in Erie and also in Virginia before Dave and I moved here and started our family. We home-school our daughters and do a variety of activities together. Dave's schedule at the airport means he's often home during the day.
Sweet Hobbies
Last year, he built a sugaring house and we made maple syrup together. We hope to have our own beehives and honey this year. We have chickens, pigs, cats, a dog and a bunny, and we plan to add other animals.
Things around here are busy but joyful. I often rely on Taste of Home's recipes to decide my menus. The magazine really simplifies things for me when it comes to meal planning. My issues are so worn out! But I keep taping them back together and plan to pass them on to my children one day.
We also enjoy having guests in our home for dinner. I've found that the family-favorite meal I'm sharing here is also fine when company comes. I hope these recipes will be popular at your house, too!