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SueBee Homemaker

SueBee Homemaker


About Me

Welcome to SueBee Homemaker! I’m here to help you get comfortable in the kitchen, learn to try new recipes to both nourish and treat your family, all on a reasonable budget. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with feedback and/or questions.

Deciding to Start a Blog

I started this blog on my 50th birthday, in October of 2016, after several months of contemplating what my “next phase” in life would look like in our soon to be empty nest. The idea occurred after numerous friends planted the seed…”you should start a blog”, “you should open a bakery”. Yikes. The first one seemed easier. 🙂

The name of my blog is pretty simple. Susie Homemaker was already taken so my husband suggested SueBee, an old nickname that seemed right. It was a pretty “quick” decision with little to no research, aka “fly by the seat of my pants”. Bought my domain name, found hosting, and I was off. My logo is based on the picture above that we took in May of 2016, and explained in my blog post, “Life is a Beautiful Ride”.

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My Inspiration

My mom was one of 14 children, nine girls and and five boys. She lost her dad when she was 16 years old, and her brothers and sisters all helped her mother farm and raise the family. They made everything from scratch (homemade) and I grew up watching my mom cook and bake with her sisters. She was active in her church and seemed to frequently be the head of one dinner or another, or involved in the production of a church cookbook (where she did most of the typing). I currently own three versions.

My mom is the inspiration for so much of my cooking. Some of my fondest memories involve sitting in the kitchen while Mom was making three or four things at one time. Her bread making was her art, and she loved spoiling her family with good food.

My mother passed away in April of 2019 from complications of Alzheimers, and I wrote a tribute to honor her. I miss her so much! Norma Jean’s Kitchen is the section on my blog dedicated to her recipes, and I’m so very proud to share them with you.

My Recipe Testers

My husband Mike and I are high school sweethearts, and parents to two young men, Josh and Zach, and to our Shih Tzu, Theo. All three of my boys are my main recipe testers in my kitchen, where I have experienced numerous hits and just as many failures. I’m glad to have them as ‘my people’, as well as honest and hungry recipe testers.

I love trying new recipes, and try to cook seasonal and with as much fresh produce as possible. While I cook fairly healthy, I’m a sucker for a great cookie, or muffin, or loaf of bread, or…well, you get the point. My mantra is “Everything in moderation!”, so the majority of my baked goods go to Mike’s work, our neighbors, friends, or the freezer. 🙂

The boys are growing up and we’ll soon have an empty nest. Mike and I are enjoying this new phase of our lives – especially the travel part (not the college tuition payment part). Life is Good, and while we’ve had our obstacles to face, we’re pretty dang blessed.

I hope you follow along on our journey, and try a recipe or two.

😎

A few of my favs and other fun facts about me:

fav splurge: pizza 

most used kitchen tools: food processor and Bosch mixer

fav cocktail: red wine and Blood & Honey (beer)

fav TV show: Grey’s Anatomy and This is Us

daily fix: coffee

favorite color: sky blue

favorite childhood memory: Lake Okoboji with my fam

over-used word: so

fav veggie: asparagus

fav emoji: 😀

my love/hate: exercise 5-6 days a week (so I can eat bread!)

avg hours of sleep: 7-8

fav music: country

pet peeve: tardiness

fav thing to cook: bread 

dream home: a cute little house on a white sandy beach

fav dessert: brownies and ice cream

what I hate: cancer and alzheimers

biggest shocker: we have a dog!

something you don’t know about me: I used to be afraid of dogs!

fav weekend activity: riding bikes and drinking coffee

dream vacation: Switzerland

food I won’t eat: raw fish

fav movie ever: The Shawshank Redemption

3 things I can’t live without: God, my family, our pup

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    Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

  • Overhead shot of a cooling rack full of holiday sugar cookies.

    Super Soft Sugar Cookies

  • Overhead shot of black and white ritz cookies, one with a bite out, on a gray background.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies

  • Overhead shot of a white plate of white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies.

    White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

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Instagram post 2192236748627650272_195615420 {NEW - Day 4 of Cookie Week!} ⁣ .⁣ Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are simple, buttery, and tender. The base shortbread recipe consists of only six ingredients, and adding orange zest and dried cranberries takes them to a new level!⁣ .⁣ You can make the cookie dough in advance, freeze in logs, and then slice-n-bake for your special occasion. So easy, so delish!⁣ .⁣ Full recipe is on the blog @suebeehomemaker - clickable link in profile!⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #bakingday⁣ #sweetooth⁣ #thebakedfeed⁣ #whatsfordessert⁣ #eatpretty⁣ #partydesserts⁣ #partyfood⁣ #everythinginmoderation⁣ #shortbreadcookies⁣ #shortbread⁣ #holidaycookies⁣ #cranberryorange⁣ suebeehomemaker
Instagram post 2191508285759289536_195615420 {NEW - Day 3 of Cookie Week!} These Super Soft Sugar Cookies are cake-like, with a super soft crumb and a delicious powdered sugar frosting. The classic recipe is perfect for any holiday, and will become your go-to cookie. Seriously the BEST! 🎄😍⁣ .⁣ .⁣ The combo of brown sugar and granulated sugar is the key to a soft texture. I'm not big into decorating, but I think these turned out pretty cute! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Full recipe is on the blog today @suebeehomemaker ! Clickable link in profile!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #bakingday⁣ #sweetooth⁣ #thebakedfeed⁣ #whatsfordessert⁣ #eatpretty⁣ #partydesserts⁣ #partyfood⁣ #everythinginmoderation⁣ #suebeehomemaker⁣ #thebakefeed⁣ #sugarcookies⁣ #holidaybaking⁣ #bestcookiesever
Instagram post 2191064193147557313_195615420 {NEW - Day 2 of Christmas Cookie Week!} Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies are an easy win for dessert, consisting of a super short ingredient list of ritz crackers, peanut butter, and chocolate. You can get fancy with the decorating if you wish, or take the easy route (like I did) and go with a simple white and black combo. So simple, so delish!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Ya'll, this really is THE easiest cookie to make...because you don't have to use your oven! Woohoo. My full recipe is on the blog NOW! Head to @suebeehomemaker !⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #bakingday⁣ #sweetooth⁣ #thebakedfeed⁣ #whatsfordessert⁣ #eatpretty⁣ #partydesserts⁣ #partyfood⁣ #everythinginmoderation⁣ #suebeehomemaker⁣ #holidaycookies⁣ #ritzcrackers⁣ #simplerecipes
Instagram post 2190793177487942924_195615420 It’s YouTube Tuesday, y’all! Today I’m sharing how to make homemade pizza dough. This recipe is a total game-changer if you are pizza fanatics like us. YOU can make it too, I promise it’s not difficult! . . Guess what we’re making for our Christmas celebration? Yup! Homemade pizza! 🍕 . . Full recipe is on the blog @SueBee homemaker ! . . Video produced by @tiffany_hodge 🥰 . . #suebeehomemaker #youtubevideos #howtocook #letmeteachyou #foodvideos #letscook #crumbly #homemadepizza #pizzanight #girlbosslife @redstaryeast
Instagram post 2190324131895432873_195615420 {NEW - Day 1 of Christmas Cookie Week!} These White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect thick and chewy cookies. Loaded with oatmeal, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips, your friends and family will be asking for this easy recipe. These also make a perfect addition to your holiday party tray!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Our fam is obsessed with oatmeal and Craisins, so this is a favorite. What are you baking this week?⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Full recipe is on the blog @suebeehomemaker - clickable link in profile!⁣ .⁣ #bakingday⁣ #sweetooth⁣ #thebakedfeed⁣ #whatsfordessert⁣ #eatpretty⁣ #partydesserts⁣ #partyfood⁣ #everythinginmoderation⁣ #suebeehomemaker #oatmealcookies #holidaycookies
Instagram post 2188041665285240836_195615420 When I think of pot pie, I think of pure comfort. The buttery flaky crust, the moist chicken, the tender vegetables, and the “glue” that makes it all stick together…a perfectly cooked roux made out of butter, flour, chicken broth, and half & half. This Chicken (or turkey!) Dinner Pot Pie is giving me great comfort already.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Ya'll! Go make this pot pie with your leftovers. Store-bought crust is a huge time saver, and so SO good!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Full recipe is on the blog @suebeehomemaker - clickable link in profile! ⁣ .⁣ #suebeehomemaker #turkeyleftovers #leftoversfordays #turkeypotpie #dfwfoodie #potpie #wprecipemaker #balanceddiet #dallasfoodie #comfortfoodie
Instagram post 2186722903823176838_195615420 Oh, baby. It’s cold outside! I’m going to put my cozy sweats on and SHOP SHOP SHOP – from my cozy home, filled with twinkling lights. (Yes I decorated for Christmas early!) ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ Have you started your shopping yet? Not me. Too busy cooking for tomorrow's feast. But I'm ready, ya'll!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ For my top 15 ideas for the chef in your life, go to @suebeehomemaker - clickable link in profile! Let's shop!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #blackfridayshopping #kitchengadgets #holidayshopping #giftgiving #tistheseasonforgiving #kitchentools #online_store #giftsforthechef #christmaswishlist #suebeehomemaker

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