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
Have you ever felt like it was time for a reset on your health? I’ve had this feeling many times before. It might be stress getting in the way of my healthy habits, the holidays or struggling to stay active during the winter. One time when this happened I tried something different a Shakeology Challenge. … Read more
Has your year been filled with cooking and baking? Mine sure has. This made me think of when I wrote about becoming the next Martha Stewart. I want to revisit that story today and share what kind of cooking adventures I’ve been up to lately. A lot of people have been working on their cooking … Read more
Have you ever dined out and enjoyed a meal so much you wanted to recreate it at home? That’s what happened when I tell you the story of my poor man’s cheese fondue. I know the name sounds strange but the story is interesting. Apparently my fondue recipe has gained a lot of interest over … Read more
Homemade sun tea spells summertime for me. Sometimes I make my first batch as early as April, but most of the time by Memorial Day or the start of June I am making it regularly. A lot of people enjoy drinking iced tea but may not know how to make sun tea. Today I’m sharing … Read more
One of my favorite parts of feeding our daughter was when she was old enough to begin eating solid foods and I was able to cook baby food for her. Today, more companies are making organic baby food, which is helpful if you are on the go and aren’t sure when you will open the … Read more
When we moved into our 1950s cape cod home, I was delighted to find a canning closet in the basement. I was even more delighted when I purchased canning supplies and began my home canning adventure. I set out to try home canning as one of my efforts to do more homesteading. Plus, canning brings … Read more
Recently I made a batch of my own Homemade Date Bars, followed by a second batch only a few days later. I really enjoy LARABARs. They are a great way to refuel after a workout. But I also enjoy making homemade foods, so this recipe is the best of both worlds. This post will explain exactly how to … 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