Olivia Hartwell

Olivia Hartwell

Easy Grinch Cookies

Baked Grinch cookies decorated with festive green and red icing

When I think back to my childhood, one of my favorite memories involves baking cookies with my family during the holiday season. As Christmas approached, we gathered in the kitchen, filled with warmth and excitement. My mom always made a…

Grinch Brownies

Delicious Grinch Brownies decorated for the holiday season

As a chef, I have a special place in my heart for holiday baking. One of my fondest memories comes from the time my kids and I decided to create a festive treat inspired by a beloved Christmas character. We…

Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies decorated with cherries

I remember the first time I made Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies with my grandmother. The warm smell of buttery sweetness filled her cozy kitchen. Every holiday season, she and I would gather around her kitchen table, mixing ingredients with…

Boiled Egg Recipe

Close-up of perfectly boiled eggs on a plate, ready to eat.

As a chef, I often seek comfort in the simplest recipes. One memory that warms me is from my childhood, when my mother used to make boiled eggs for breakfast. The smell of eggs cooking would fill our kitchen, making…

Christmas Chocolate Trees

Delicious Christmas Chocolate Trees decorated for the holiday season

I remember the first time I made Christmas Chocolate Trees. It was a chilly December afternoon, and the air smelled like pine and peppermint. My daughter, with her little cheeks rosy from the cold, helped me in the kitchen. We…

Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

Peppermint meltaway cookies stacked on a plate, dusted with powdered sugar.

As I gather my ingredients for Peppermint Meltaway Cookies, a wave of warmth washes over me. The scent of fresh peppermint fills my kitchen, instantly taking me back to my childhood during the holiday season. My grandmother used to bake…

Easy Christmas Peanut Butter Balls

Delicious easy Christmas Peanut Butter Balls ready for a festive treat.

As I prepare for the holiday season, I cannot help but recall the warmth of my family kitchen. Every year, we gather around the table, sharing stories and laughter while making sweets that bring us together. One recipe that has…

Pineapple Christmas Balls

Vibrant Pineapple Christmas Balls for festive holiday decoration

I remember the first time I made Pineapple Christmas Balls. It was a snowy December afternoon, and my kitchen smelled of warmth and sweetness. My grandmother and I stood side by side, her old recipe card resting on the counter,…

White Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls

Delicious White Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls on a festive table

When I was a child, my mother often made treats with my sister and me on rainy afternoons. Those moments filled our home with laughter and the sweet smell of melting chocolate and gooey marshmallows. One of our favorite memories…