When I was a little girl I used to spend a lot of time helping my Mom and Great Aunt in the kitchen. Before I was 13 years old I could cook an entire meal by myself. I enjoy cooking but I love to bake even more...especially homemade cookies and sweet breads! * This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Food and Recipes
Marzetti Old Fashion Caramel Dip + Fresh Fruit = Perfect After School Snack
My two grandchildren spend a lot of time at my home and I'm always trying to come up with after-school snacks that incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables. Let's face it, children don't get enough of them in their daily diets. Last week at the grocery store they were running a BOGO offer on … [Read more...] about Marzetti Old Fashion Caramel Dip + Fresh Fruit = Perfect After School Snack
Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Soup
During the summer months I find myself utilizing my slow cooker even more than what I do during the winter season. It's a great way to get dinner onto the table without heating up the kitchen. I can toss everything into the slow cooker pot in the morning, walk away and later that day dinner can go … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Soup
Path of Life Southwest Mango Quinoa Blend
Path of Life's heat-it and eat-it frozen quinoa, rice, and veggie blends are the epitome of simple. They stay true to their Live Simple motto by only using clean and wholesome ingredients. Currently you'll find the products available in 11 different varieties. * Complimentary product received for … [Read more...] about Path of Life Southwest Mango Quinoa Blend
How to Freeze Chopped Bell Peppers
During the summertime I like to freeze bell peppers for later use. I will prepare a few packages of them in 1 cup portions and use them throughout the winter when I make omelets, scrambled eggs, breakfast casseroles, soups, stews, quiches, stir-fry's, cheesesteak sandwiches, tossed into a pot of … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Chopped Bell Peppers
Home Canning Beef Vegetable Stew with Recipe and Tips
Early June through October is my home canning season. Throughout the season I will make and can several different flavors of homemade jam, soups & stews, chili, fruits, vegetables, salsa, etc. I enjoy canning and my family enjoys eating all of the goodies throughout the winter season. I make a … [Read more...] about Home Canning Beef Vegetable Stew with Recipe and Tips
Campbell’s Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
Campbell's Condensed Soup are items you'll always find in my pantry. I like to use them when making casseroles, soups and stews. One of my favorites is the Campbell's Cream of Celery Condensed Soup which makes the perfect Tuna Noodle Casserole. It adds just the right amount of flavor and I … [Read more...] about Campbell’s Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
Easy-to-Make Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
When it comes to comfort food nothing speaks to me more than a big pot of homemade chicken pot pie. I grew up eating it and it's a recipe that my entire family enjoys. To save on time you can dice up your celery, onion, potatoes and carrots the night before. I also recommend cooking up your chicken … [Read more...] about Easy-to-Make Homemade Chicken Pot Pie