Many Polish foods are popular among people from all backgrounds. You might enjoy traditional Polish foods, such as Pierogi, and not even realize their origin. Pierogi is probably the most popular Polish food enjoyed today in America. Today I’m sharing some additional foods from Poland that I have enjoyed or made over the years. If … Read more
Growing up, I always looked forward to having corned beef and cabbage for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. It was one of those staple meals I could count on my grandmother to make. I think I only really started to appreciate St. Patrick’s day dinner ideas (and miss this meal) as I got older. I … Read more
I had been making my own pizza dough for several years already. It was about time I stepped up my game and make a sourdough starter day by day and learn how to make sourdough starter from scratch so that I could make homemade sourdough bread and other sourdough products. Sourdough starter can be made … Read more
Sometimes grocery shopping can be a fun experience, especially if the store offers free samples. Other times it can be pure drudgery. Am I right? While sometimes I will shake up the shopping experience by going to a new store or buying a new item to try there are a handful of basics I stick … Read more
Whenever I travel for business or pleasure, it’s an adjustment in many ways, including with diet. Fortunately, over the years I have started to form a bit of routine and at least plan my meals in advance. I try to follow how I eat at home as best I can while out of town. Even … Read more
Final preparations are in place. Baking is done. These are my Christmas baking traditions. I have a few foods I make every year and it’s so fun to make these foods and enjoy them each year. Today I’m sharing what a few of those foods are along with photos. The foods can change each year … Read more
In case you didn’t already satisfy your sweet tooth this Christmas season, it’s time for some homemade pecan pie. While this pie can be made for Thanksgiving, I prefer to make it for Christmas most years. This year I am baking Pecan Pie on Christmas Eve. It helps to bake this pie a day in … Read more
Do you know a home gardener, someone who appreciates organic food or who wants to save money? Home canning is a wonderful hobby that supports all of these interests. That friend or family member would appreciate home canning gifts, which are actually quite affordable too. Home canning gifts do not need to wait until a … Read more
When it comes to baking dessert, pie seems to land forefront in our household. Over the past year I’ve expanded upon my pie baking skills adding additional flavors such as peach pie and quiche. A good pie must start with a strong foundation, however, and for many aspiring bakers this poses a major challenge which … Read more