Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

TGIF! I sure hope you had a great week! It’s been absolutely gorgeous here in Wisconsin! It been feeling more like summer than fall. We’re loving it! I was so warm I even played tennis outside. This weekend I’m excited to be one of the emcees at Kohler Food and Wine. It’s always a magical weekend! I’m excited to meet and learn from the many celebrity chefs and wine experts! I’m not excited about figuring out what to wear and pack. LOL! I promise to share pictures on Instagram and Facebook.

I can’t believe it's almost Halloween! I always think it’s important the kids get something in the kids' stomachs before they dive into the candy. Make ordinary hot dogs really creepy with Halloween Bloody Finger Hot Dogs. I know they look scary but the kids will love them!

I’ve been making a lot of soup lately. It doesn’t get easier than my Two Ingredient Creamy Tomato Soup. You can whip it up in seconds. Great with fresh basil on top! For Halloween put Alfredo sauce in a Ziploc bag with a small cut in the corner and pipe a spider web on each bowl.

Here’s another fun one! Have the kids help make my Bones and Blood, otherwise known as breadsticks and pizza sauce. Super fun and yummy! Click Soups, Sandwiches and Appetizers for fun fall and Halloween recipes.

Fall is a great time to make a casserole! Change up Taco Tuesday with my Terrific Taco Casserole. It's always a huge hit! Click Casseroles and Dinner and for more delicious recipes.

For dessert I’m all about keeping things easy breezy! Pick up a box of spice cake mix and make my Pumpkin Cupcakes. They look like mini pumpkins!

No time to bake? No worries! How cute are these Ghost Cups? Let the kids crush the cookies and layer them in clear plastic cups.

Click Desserts for more of my favorite Halloween and fall dessert recipes.

Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland in April 2022! Just a Few Rooms Left!

Besides cooking I love to travel! I’m so excited to be hosting amazing vacations! To find out why my trips are so special check out my blog post Culinary Vacations with The Cooking Mom. Let’s meet new friends and travel together on these trips of a lifetime!

I’ve always dreamed of going to Ireland! Let’s experience it together. This trip is almost booked up! We just have a few rooms left. From Irish cooking classes, to scone baking, Irish cheese, and Jameson whiskey tasting! We’ll do it all. We’ll even stay in two real castles! I can only take a small group so get your reservation in soon! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland to read more about this trip and find out how to reserve your spot!

Mackinac Island for Lilac Fest in June 2022!

Earlier this summer I hosted a trip to one of my favorite places, beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan. It was amazing! I LOVE this island. Have you ever been? If not you need to go! There’s no place like it! Join me next summer because I’m going back. We are staying at my favorite resort on the island. It’s fabulous! We’ve even added an extra night so there will be more time on this trip to sightsee, shop or just relax! This trip is already filling up. We can only take a limited number of people. Click Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island to get all the details. We’ll be there next June during lilac season. It’s absolutely gorgeous that time of year! I hope you’ll join me. This trip will fill up quick so call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 or email her at brittany@bonvoyagebt.com to book your spot!

Join Amy on a River Cruise in France in April 2023!

Bring on lots of wine tasting, gourmet meals, fresh croissants and pastries and so much more! Join me on a river cruise through Southern France from Burgundy to Provence. It’s the ULTIMATE way to see France! In April of 2023, we’ll cruise the Rhone river on a gorgeous new boutique ship with only 150 passengers. It’s first class all the way and it’s a true ALL-INCLUSIVE river cruise, meaning all your food, drinks, and excursions are included. Gratuity too!

Plus, you’ll have the option to stay a couple days after the cruise to experience Paris. It will be spring and the blossoms will be in full bloom. It’s going to be stunning! Click Join The Cooking Mom on a French River Cruise to get all the dates, pricing and tantalizing details. This trip is going to be truly over the top and so wonderful! Join me! Plus, there are special discounts if you book now!

I'm starting to plan now for more culinary vacations in 2023! I want to know where you want to go. Email me the trips you’d be interested in at info@thecookingmom.com!

Order Amy's Cookbooks for the Holidays!

If you like my recipes, I think you will love my cookbooks. Order one for yourself and they make great gifts too! Both of my cookbooks are full color, and each is filled with nearly 200 unique recipes. They're available on Amazon. Click Amy's Books on Amazon to order.

Please Invite Me!

Now that life is getting more back to normal, I’m excited to start doing live cooking demos again! I'd love to come to your town and meet you! Tell your library about me. I’ll come do a cooking demo for your company or event too. Click Hire Amy for more ideas for how we can spend time together!

Gotta run. I’ve got a full day here at Kohler Food and Wine! I’m so excited! You can always see what I'm up to on Instagram. Follow me! I'm also on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my videos on YouTube, too.

I hope you have a great weekend. Cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom