If you need a simple and delicious appetizer for a party or gathering, try these pepperoni, cheese and olive bites.  You'll need the following:

1 package of pepperonis
1 lb block of your favorite cheese
1 jar of green olives
1 package of toothpicks

Cut the cheese into bite size pieces, then stick on a toothpick with one pepperoni wrapped olive.  Repeat until ingredients are gone.  Enjoy!

Shortly after this month's launch my household came down with a nasty cold virus. If you've been unlucky enough to catch a seasonal cold or virus you know you can expect many nagging symptoms. My most severe symptom was a sore throat. Upon researching natural remedies, I came across one I found to be very effective. It was a hot drink made up of hot water, apple cider vinegar and honey. The mixture was cleansing to my throat and immediately soothing. If you're ever sick and want to give it a try, here is the recipe:

1 cup of hot water
2T of apple cider vinegar
1T of honey

Mix well and drink. Be well!

OMG... these brownies are ridiculously delicious!  Late Christmas Eve night, after a few minutes of brainstorming with my step-daughter over the perfect dessert to accompany Christmas dinner, we settled on these beauties.  Yes, they are just that good!  Check out the simple recipe below:

Oreo Peanut Butter Brownie Recipe:

1 box of your favorite brownie mix (mix as instructed)
Oreo Cookies
Peanut Butter

Mix brownie mix as instructed.  Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.  Pour a small amount of brownie mix into the bottom of each cupcake liner, place the first Oreo on top of the cupcake mix, spread peanut butter on top of the Oreo and then top with a second Oreo.  Spread a layer of peanut butter on the second Oreo, then pour brownie mix over the cookies.  Bake as brownie mix instructs.

Enjoy!