Color Me Happy!
July 6, 2020
By Charlotte Hubbard When we sold our St. Paul home on March 10th of this year, we had no idea about the scope of the pandemic or how it would… READ MORE
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Fall Flavors by Charlotte Hubbard
October 7, 2018
Fall Flavors While I’ve been writing my various Amish series, where some of the characters spend a lot of time cooking up yummy stuff, I’ve been on a continuous hunt… READ MORE
Coconut Bird Nests by Charlotte Hubbard
March 25, 2018
This is an old family favorite I updated with some cream cheese. These nests add color to a spring cookie plate—I make them green, but you can use any color… READ MORE
Dark Chocolate Cut-Out Cookies by Charlotte Hubbard
March 1, 2018
I love these cookies because they hold their shape when you bake them—and when decorated with some frosting, they really dress up a cookie plate. The butter makes the dough… READ MORE
My Newest—Really Old!—Hobby by Charlotte Hubbard
February 23, 2018
When my mother-in-law passed away last spring she was halfway finished embroidering a set of flour sack tea towels that had cute farm animals on them, and when I ran… READ MORE
Sweet & Sour Four-Bean Salad by Charlotte Hubbard
May 10, 2017
This is another one of my mom’s recipes, and I always looked forward to family gatherings when she served it. Amish cooks (and Mom and I) use a pint jar… READ MORE
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes by Charlotte Hubbard
April 20, 2017
Faith, tenderness, security—there’s nothing a mother won’t give. Now beloved author Charlotte Hubbard brings you an unforgettable tale of hope, courage, discovery…and the most precious gift of all. For widow… READ MORE
Butterscotch Cashew Bars by Charlotte Hubbard
December 30, 2016
These thick, chewy bars are rich and satisfying. They have a place on my Christmas cookie trays every year! Crust 1½ cups flour ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup… READ MORE
Lemon-Cherry Candy Cane Cookies by Charlotte Hubbard
December 9, 2016
I baked this shaped shortbread cookie for the first time this year, and it will be on my Christmas trays for a long time to come! The lemony dough and… READ MORE
Chocolate Gravy by Charlotte Hubbard
November 20, 2016
Perfect for parties or any other time you’re in the mood for a decadent treat! 1½ cups sugar 4 T. flour 2½ T. cocoa ½ cup water 1½ cups milk… READ MORE
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