Tag Archives: baking

Holly Candy: Christmas Baking Made Easy

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

It’s tradition in my family to bake for Christmas and all the recipes are handed down. My usual is to make Almond Roca, fudge, Russian Tea Cakes, several kinds of cookies and Holly Candy. The Holly Candy is the easiest … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Recipes | Tagged baking, Christmas, food, Jenny Hansen, Recipes | 32 Comments

Holiday Yum: The 3 Lies In My Family Almond Roca Recipe

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Every year, in the days after Thanksgiving, I open “the magic recipe folder” and start Christmas baking. I make 3 kinds of cookies, a couple different types of fudge, Russian Tea Cakes and mashed potato candy. Despite all those heaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Recipes | Tagged almond roca, baking, candymaking, Christmas, Holiday Yum, Jenny Hansen | 60 Comments

When Candy-Making Isn’t So Sweet…

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

If you read my Sunday post, you know I made candy yesterday – Almond Roca to be exact. I have an old family recipe that my mother gave to me. I honestly don’t know how far back it goes – only … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Recipes | Tagged almond roca, baking, candymaking, Christmas, family, Holiday Traditions, Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, Recipes | 42 Comments

When Disorganization Gets Embarrassing…

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

Welcome to Thoughty Thursday here at More Cowbell! This is the day y’all get an open window into the twisty tunnels of trivial things that litter my brain. Today’s topic is about my biggest fault…I am a disorganized procrastinator. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Life's Challenges | Tagged baking, becoming organized, Christmas, Christmas cards, gifts, Jenny Hansen, marriage, More Cowbell, organization | 52 Comments

“Edible Crack” on More Cowbell!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

I’m giving away a trade secret on this fine More Cowbell Monday! Scores of my friends are going to start whispering, “The Edible Crack recipe is on More Cowbell” (a phrase that will make perfect sense by the end of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, More Cowbell, Recipes | Tagged baking, caramel frosting, cupcakes, Edible Crack, Jenny Hansen, learning from expert cooks, learning recipes, More Cowbell, Recipes | 14 Comments

Yummy Snacks! The Devil’s Own Party Food…

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

I’m looking over the shopping list for Tuesday’s Worldwide Book Launch Party and it seems to be a little bit chocolate-heavy. By now, you DO know that there is a huge Twitter launch party for James Rollins’ new book, The … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Writers, Miscellaneous | Tagged baking, chocoholic, chocolate, chocolate addiction, chocolate crackles, christmas cookies, cookie recipe, James Rollins, Jenny Hansen, More Cowbell, Recipes, shopping list, The Devil Colony, Worldwide Book Launch Party, yummy snacks | 9 Comments

More Cowbell Mash-up #6: A Shout Out To Moms

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

Yesterday was my first Mother’s Day. This time last year, I was doped up on morphine after a long labor, so technically I had the first one last year but I don’t remember much. Today is my daughter’s 1st birthday, … Continue reading →