I'm a busy senior and I keep myself active. I'm always running around volunteering, doing errands, babysitting my two great-grandchildren, helping my daughter, etc. Retired life has been good to me and keeps me on my toes. I'm also a snacker and I need grab-n-go snacks to take along with me. I need … [Read more...] about GOODTO GO Soft Baked Snack Bars are Keto-Friendly and Vegan
Food and Recipes
Home Canning Chicken Soup with Recipe
Every year I like to home can 18-21 quarts of homemade chicken soup to use throughout the winter. I will typically can it during the months of July and August when fresh vegetables become available from our backyard garden. Canning your own soups and stews is a lot easier than you think! These foods … [Read more...] about Home Canning Chicken Soup with Recipe
MadeGood Soft Baked Mini Cookies
MadeGood snacks are made for every member in your family. They're loved by children and adults. All of the company's products are made in a dedicated peanut and tree nut free facility. They're certified organic, non GMO project verified, certified gluten free by GFCO, made with whole grains, … [Read more...] about MadeGood Soft Baked Mini Cookies
Home Canning Seasoned Tomato Sauce with Recipe and Tips
Every year I make sure we plant plenty of tomatoes in our backyard garden. We use fresh tomatoes all throughout the summer for salads, sandwiches, salsas, sliced & tossed on top of pizza, on burgers, etc. I like to preserve at least half of our harvest by making homemade tomato sauce and/or … [Read more...] about Home Canning Seasoned Tomato Sauce with Recipe and Tips
Healthy Crunch Gluten-Free Granola Bars
Healthy Crunch is a line of snack and beverages created by registered dietitian and trained chef, Julie Bednarksi. Brand new to the U.S. market, Healthy Crunch offers instant lattes, sunseed butters, granola bars, coconut chips, and more. Over the next few weeks I'll be introducing you to several of … [Read more...] about Healthy Crunch Gluten-Free Granola Bars
Cucumber Slices Topped with Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
Hubby and I have been trying to eat healthier the past 2 months and last month we started making these delicious cucumber slices topped with cheese and cherry tomatoes. We've had a great crop of cucumbers and tomatoes from our backyard garden this year, and this was an easy way to use some of those … [Read more...] about Cucumber Slices Topped with Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
Steep Echo Sorbet Repose Recipe
Last summer I invested in a homemade ice cream maker and my family loves it. A lot of people use their ice cream makers only during the summertime but I've been using mine year round. It's really easy to make your own homemade ice cream and sorbet once you have one. I really enjoy anything lemon … [Read more...] about Steep Echo Sorbet Repose Recipe
The British Baking Book – The History of British Baking, Savory and Sweet
A meticulously researched, beautifully written, and richly photographed cookbook celebrating the recipes, ingenuity, history, and heritage of British baking. With over 100 iconic recipes, Oats in the North tells the wonderfully evocative story of baking in Britain—and how this internationally … [Read more...] about The British Baking Book – The History of British Baking, Savory and Sweet