The past several weeks I have had a need for a small gift for various reasons. After so long of a time I had run out of ideas for food gifts and just seemed burned out as to what to fix or give. And ...

Cooks are always looking for those perfect, homemade gifts to give during the holidays or when visiting friends and family. This jar cake is perfect for such occasions because you can make a variety ...

Yield: 6 jars (7 if you add raisins and nuts); 6 to 8 servings per jar. 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar> 2/3 cup vegetable shortening> 4 eggs> 2/3 cup water or juice that complements >chosen fruit> 1 ...

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and bananas. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ...

Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Many of us are trying to eat more fruits and vegetables these days. Here are three recipes to whet your ...

Preheat your oven to 325° and set a rack to the middle position. Generously grease 3 pint-size Mason jars with butter and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, wheat flour, rye flour, ...

We've all been there: You bake a batch of your favorite cookies (whether it's a classic chocolate chip or an adventurous new ...

11:05, Mon, Oct 20, 2025 Updated: 11:09, Mon, Oct 20, 2025 Households are being encouraged to try an unexpected but effective method to tackle a common pest, by leaving a piece of bread in a glass jar ...

Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Many of us are trying to eat more fruits and vegetables these days. Here are three recipes to whet your ...

Glass container with freshly made chocolate chip cookies in it. - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock We've all been there: You bake a batch of your favorite cookies (whether it's a classic chocolate chip or an ...