7 Good Things Archives

Sticky BBQ Sauce, Beaches, Bubbly and a Blunder

June 14, 2019June 7, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Here are 7 Good Things I’ve recently discovered that you might enjoy, too:

1. Just in time for Father’s Day on June 16th: Check out this sweet, sticky barbeque sauce recipe from The Kitchen Whisperer – perfect for grilling ribs, brisket, chicken or chops for Dad. The Fresh Cooky’s Cowboy Baked Beans are the perfect accompaniment!

Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross is an author and food blogger who enjoys helping busy people with easy recipes and tips for gardening, holidays, and home. She is the founder of BENSA Bacon Lovers Society and Happy Simple Living, and the award-winning author of 17 cookbooks.

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Hash browns, fluffy bunnies and good books

June 8, 2019April 18, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Here are 7 Good Things I’ve recently discovered:

1. Are you cooking for Easter? My daughter and I are making this Copycat Recipe of Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Casserole from Spend With Penny’s. Two other favorite brunch casseroles are Southern Living’s Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole and The Fresh Cooky’s Mock Eggs Benedict Bake. Yum!

Eliza Cross

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New Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner and Other Percolations

February 16, 2022March 7, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends, Have you ever entered the Pillsbury Bake-Off? When I was about 12, our mom entered a special recipe she created for flaky breakfast rolls made from croissant dough, cherries and icing. I was sure she’d be among the contestants cooking their dishes on TV, but she didn’t place in the semifinals. I watched … Read more

Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puffs and Other Treats

January 29, 2022February 19, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Here are 7 Good Things I’ve been exploring recently:

1. I learned from NPR that when attending the Wisconsin State Fair, one must try their signature giant cream puffs. My sister-in-law in Milwaukee confirmed that, indeed, the crispy, fist-sized puffs filled with sweetened whipped cream are legendary. Until we can visit, I’m going to try Shirley’s Copy Cat Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puffs recipe from her delectable Anns-Liee blog.

Eliza Cross