Sparkle Stories Blog

The New Year is a time to slow-down, regroup, and rest. In this blog post, we highlight 5 easy pre-make meals that you can prep in advance so that you can slow-down this January ... and beyond! Read on to learn more.

Aunt Jane's Dinner Rolls are more than just a delicious recipe. It's a cherished family tradition, where grandchildren and cousins spend time with family elders, talking and laughing and learning to bake a beloved Thanksgiving staple.

Need some back-to-school lunchbox ideas? We've got 10 delicious and nutritious lunchbox goodies that are sure to please!

Enjoy recipes gathered from around the world in a travel journal cookbook from the Willowbee Tree. This collection of breakfasts, snacks, dinners, and desserts inspired by the not-so-ordinary adventures of Piper, Clancy, and Ty transports you right along with them on their travels!

The following recipe is one of my favorites to make when our local mushroom foragers are bringing in sacks of these beautiful fungi. It’s really good when made with simple, widely available creminis, but you can also use a mix of exotic mushrooms if you happen to come across them.

Just as water brings life to the farm family, teas can help us during the winter season to feel better. Often when I am feeling a little down or out of sorts, I'll make a nice herbal tea to boost my spirits and give me the energy I need to carry on.

Bannock bread (also known as plain “campfire bread”) has both Scottish and Native American origins. It’s a biscuit dough that was traditionally cooked over a campfire, either by using a scavenged flat rock as a pan or by twisting the dough around a stick.

These peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chip quesadillas are perfect for letting even little kids make their own snack. Just lay out the ingredients (on a cutting board) and let the kiddos spread and chop and sprinkle to their heart's content.

Whether you need a bit of obedience or you just want to spoil your pet, give these treats a go for a guaranteed winner.

These overnight apple spiced oats are a satisfying, portable breakfast that can be made up on the weekends and used as needed through the week. Their secret ingredient is a dash of cardamom — something that always gives me an extra hint of fall that I don't quite get from plain cinnamon.