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Years ago I quit buying pre-made seasoning blends from my local grocery store. I found that they were sometimes old, stale and lacked the flavor that I was looking for. Over the years I’ve been making my own which is really easy to do. Plus…you’re …
Last month I obtained 16 large boxes of fresh blueberries from the local Farmer’s Market for a price that I couldn’t refuse. I got 16 packs for $10.00. I knew immediately I was going to make homemade blueberry jam which is one of my family’s …
Once a week I make a batch of homemade gravy for my family to enjoy. We like gravy over mashed potatoes, homemade waffles, drizzled across the meat of our main dish, etc. We enjoy beef, chicken, turkey and ham gravies. We don’t purchase it in …
Last week I was feeling a little adventureous in the kitchen and decided to bake a cake. A simple, but delicious cake! This cream cheese pound cake is moist and flavorful. You can dust the top with confectioner’s sugar or drizzle it with melted chocolate. …
We’ve finally been having nice weather and been enjoying time outdoors. From spring through fall we like to utilize our barbecue grill 3-5 times a week to make dinner. Heck, on the weekends will use it multiple times to make lunch and dinner! Our food …
Building a wine cellar says a lot about someone because it is not just about storage, but more about taking care of what you value. Be it a few prized bottles or an expansive collection, there is one piece of the puzzle that often gets …
Two or three times a year I’ll roast a whole turkey for the family to enjoy. Once our meal is over…I like to use the leftover turkey meat to make a big pot of homemade turkey soup. Once you have the soup base made you …
Now that spring has officially arrived, there’s no better time to breathe new life into your weekly meal routine. Best-selling cookbook author Cathy Yoder, EmpoweredCooks.com & FabulesslyFrugal.com CEO, is sharing her Carrot Cake Roll Recipe with us today. It will yield approximately 10 servings. Carrot …