Did you know that you can make your own vanilla extract? It is a perfect gift option for your food-loving friends! This is quick and simple to put together, but you do have to give it a bit of time for the flavor to mature. Be sure to tell the recipient how to take care…
Christmas means candy making time is here! Normally we make homemade caramels, but this year my daughter and I want to change things up. On our candy-makin’ list for this year you will find Homemade Peppermint Patties, for sure! Scroll down a bit to see a picture of that yumminess! My son lives in Michigan…
I have a crush on my Crock-Pot! I use it regularly during the colder-weather months. How nice it is to toss some ingredients together in the morning and find dinner done in the evening. Too simple! Soups are one of my favorite ways to use my slow cooker and I always plan for leftovers. Since I just…
You know what the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is? The desserts, of course! Everyone brings out their best recipes and there is always a ton of goodness to choose from. One of my family’s favorites is Blueberry Pie. It is always on our Thanksgiving table and it tastes like perfection when it is slightly…
Summer is in full swing and that means a few things to me: BBQs, friends and summer desserts. I have rounded-up several of the yummiest looking recipes I could find. And every single of them is full of fruity goodness! All of these recipes are perfect for your next gathering of family and friends! Get…
Cherry season is here and it’s time to start baking! I love the sweet/tart zing of cherries and they taste oh-so good wrapped up in any kind of dough. When my kids were little we lived in a house with a small cherry tree in the backyard. I have fond memories of sitting around the…
Salad is something I eat every single day. Not only do I love them, but they are good for me and simple to make. Generally I make a large salad at the beginning of every week, and then when lunch time comes it’s so quick to toss it into a bowl and enjoy! Spring Salad…
My trips to the grocery store make me smile these days. So much fresh, seasonal produce is back on the shelves. The days of carrots and potatoes are over! I found some wonderful asparagus recipes to get you cooking. Adding vegetables to your table ups your fiber and vitamin intake, and it’s especially healthy when you…