Author Archives: Maria Magee

Winter sports are in full swing and that means hungry kids, hungry parents, and lots of rushing around! It's hard to keep up with it all, and there are many days when I wish a magical fairy would come...

Here we are, in the thick of winter! The heavy, cold-weather recipes have been on rotation for many of us as we've made our way through another holiday season and the start of a new year. Crockpots, c...

Last year, at our church's Candlelight Christmas Eve service, I struck up a conversation with the woman sitting next to my family as we were all getting settled in our seats. She commented on our four...

One of the coziest additions to a Christmas morning with family is a delicious and festive quick bread to enjoy with your coffee. This Cranberry Orange bread isn't overly sweet and is so refreshing pa...

During this busy but festive season, most of us love the idea of homemade baked goods. Whether they're a treat for our families or gifts for friends and neighbors, Christmas cookies are often a part o...

Christmas bells might not be ringing just yet, but it's never too early to get in the holiday spirit and plan out some beautiful table decorations! You don't have to have an expensive evergreen center...

On days when warmth is the most important need of the human heart, the kitchen is the place you can find it. -E.B. White One of my favorite things about the holiday season are the meals shared with fa...

Pumpkin pie, figgy pudding, corn for popping, marshmallows toasting, and chestnuts roasting are just a few of the treats we sing about during the holidays. Then there are the classic seasonal favorite...

On sunny afternoons in October when my kids and I are driving home from my son's elementary school, we pass by the most beautiful tree. I probably say that about nearly every tree this time of year an...

October just might be my favorite month. The colors are beautiful, the weather is cooler, and the scents of fall baking are in the air! I make coffee cakes year-round, but autumn is the most fitting t...