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
Food and Recipes
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
Home Canning Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe
Last month we came across a bargain buy on fresh strawberries at our local farmer's market that we couldn't resist. We bought 4 pounds of strawberries and used half of them to make this delicious homemade jam. While at the market we picked up 4 stalks of Rhubarb at a good price too. * This post … [Read more...] about Home Canning Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe
Healthy Crunch Vegan Instant Latte Mixes
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 we'll be introducing you to several … [Read more...] about Healthy Crunch Vegan Instant Latte Mixes
Baked Cheesy Italian Zucchini Bites
Looking for a way to use up some of that zucchini from your garden? This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and is really easy-to-make. They're best served right out of the oven or reheated to a warm temperature. If Italian cheese isn't your thing...you can use whatever type of cheese you … [Read more...] about Baked Cheesy Italian Zucchini Bites