Believe in the Magic Traci Diary

Snacks

  • Chocolate Chip Muffins

    In August 2010, I posted a recipe for an All-Star Muffin Mix.  With this cold weather, I’ve been baking more than usual.  Last night I decided to make a batch of it.  Then I asked the Imaginative One what he… Continue reading

  • Soft Pretzel Nuggets

    My family loves soft pretzels.  In fact, when we go to the mall, we must stop and get the pretzel sticks.  My mom used to do that when I was a kid, and now I do that with my two.… Continue reading

  • Honey Kettle Corn

    I like kettle corn, but not if it’s too sweet.  The microwaveable kettle corn packets are way too sweet for my liking.  The ones you get at fairs have the right balance of sweetness and saltiness.  When I found this… Continue reading

  • Candy Cane Peppermint Puppy Chow

    I had leftover candy canes and Chex cereal left over from making Chex Mix, so when I found this recipe, I knew I needed to make it. It may be difficult finding peppermint baking chips. Look for them anyway because… Continue reading

  • French Onion Dip Mix

    Are you looking for an easy gift to give for Christmas or the holidays?  This is an easy mix to whip up.  Place in a fancy holiday bag with instructions and give to a friend or relative.  (Or be like… Continue reading

  • Gingerbread Granola

    As I stated in the blog entry about the ginger snaps, I’ve really been loving the flavors of gingerbread this holiday season.  So when I decided to make some granola to give to friends and family members, I decided a… Continue reading

    Gingerbread Granola

  • Pumpkin No Bake Energy Balls

    For a long time, I had wanted to try Larabars but was afraid because I didn’t know how they would like it because of the dates. Once I finally tried one of the bars, I decided it was not as… Continue reading

  • Boo Mix (Halloween Snack Mix)

    The boys are in Cub Scouts.  We had their annual Halloween party last Thursday.  Someone made this boo mix for some of the snacks being served.  Oh, my goodness, I could not stop eating it.  I even took one of… Continue reading

  • Homemade Applesauce

    I’m so proud of myself.  Today we were given a chance to go apple picking at one of our fellow church member’s houses.  We could take as much as we wanted, which is totally cool.  The Imaginative One is a… Continue reading

  • Stone Fruit Fruit Salad in a Glass Jar

    Last weekend, I was perusing Pinterest looking for Mason Jar salad recipes.  On one of the sites, I saw a suggestion that you could do the same sort of thing with fruit minus the dressing.  I was intrigued, so I decided to try… Continue reading