Today we sold $347 worth of baked goods and 100% of the profits went to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. That translates into 1,388 meals to feeding kids and families in need across our area!

We are hosting a bake sale on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 9:30 AM–12:00 PM at Veteran's Park in Hoover. Look for us under the playground pavilion. All proceeds will benefit Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, our local Feeding America chapter.

There’s something magical about baking cookies with kids, and these Fruit Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect recipe for little hands! From rolling the dough into balls to making the thumbprint centers and filling them with colorful jams, every step is fun, simple, and hands-on.

Baking with kids can be a joyful and rewarding experience, especially when the results are as yummy as these mini fruit pies. These small, colorful treats are perfect for little hands to help prepare while also teaching some advanced skills. Plus, mini fruit pies are versatile, allowing you to use a variety of fruits and flavors that your family loves. This guide will walk you through simple recipes and tips to make mini fruit pies with your kids.

Think Cheez-its. Or, think Goldfish. These land somewhere between copycat Cheez-its and copycat Goldfish crackers. They are 1000% delicious - especially warm right out of the oven. A variety of cheese cracker shapes. This recipe requires getting out the food processor, but once you taste these crackers, you won't mind. Plus, kids love being in charge of the "pulsing" button. It's just so fun.

Fruits offers a rainbow of color choices. From the red hues of the ripest strawberries to the bright green of kiwis, the color palate found in fresh fruits will brighten up any plate. Back in 2019, I taught a summer flavors themed baking camp. One of my favorite recipes of the week was Fruit Cookie Pizza. During class, kids made a cookie crust and cream cheese sauce for the pizza. The highlight of the day was watching the kids seeing fruit as an ingredient to incorporate