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
A few years ago I read about “pick your own” fields. I knew I wanted to try going. I first went in 2013 and now it has become an annual tradition to pick your own in a patch of strawberries. Each year, usually in early to mid-June we head over to Fitch’s Farm Market in Avon, … Read more
When many people think of having tomato soup at home they think of buying the canned condensed soup or pre-made in a bowl. I used to do the same until I decided to try making my own homemade tomato soup. Not only is the homemade recipe really easy to make, it’s hearty, affordable and versatile. … Read more
Caprese salads are a summertime favorite when tomatoes and basil are fresh and in season, but this popular salad can be made anytime of the year. This salad is quick and easy to make. It can be prepared as a full meal or a side dish or an appetizer. What’s even more, there are a … 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
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
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
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