It’s no secret that Morgan is the baker in this house. Me…I like simple baking. That is why I think the Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies are awesome. We made Easter ones today, they were ready in no time and tasty too! Ours were Disney themed pre-cut cookies perfect for Easter time! They were fast […]
Easter Wheat Pie (Pastiera Napoletana di Grano)
Sometimes called Easter Grain Pie, this Italian dish is a holiday tradition, especially in the southern part of the country. The wheat-based crust is symbolic of springtime, and is filled with a sweet ricotta before it’s baked. From the online series Cooking With Nonna, this version includes small pieces of candied fruit, sure to appeal […]
Easter Bread (Gurrugulo)
From Cooking with Nonna, the Web series arsting Italian grandmas who pass on their family’s most treasured recipes, comes this colorful, sweet, braided bread that is a European Easter tradition. Don’t worry about adding raw whole eggs: They cook completely while the bread bakes, and make for an excellent presentation. Recipe courtesy of Grandparents.com. Print Easter […]
Easter Calzone (Scalcione di Cipolle)
Filled with briny olives and zippy scallions, this authentic Italian calzone comes from Cooking with Nonna, an online series featuring real Italian grandmas sharing their most beloved recipes. This is a twist on a traditional calzone, which is essentially pizza folded into a turnover, and packed with a variety of fillings. They’re best served straight […]
Lunch with the Easter Bunny in Allen, Texas
At Recreation Hall Saturday, March 31 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $10 Age: 1-10 years Wonder what the Easter Bunny eats for lunch? He might nibble on carrots, grass and seeds, but children will dine on a yummy lunch provided by one of Allen’s delicious […]
Eggcellent Family Adventure At Allen Civic Plaza!
Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: FREE This is not your typical Easter Egg Hunt; in fact it’s not an egg hunt at all! All ages are welcome to bring Easter baskets and collect FREE stuff while strolling through Civic Plaza. Visit tables hosted by civic organizations and local businesses to […]