Here in the northeast we get fresh local strawberries during the months of May and June. Every year I like to set aside some of our biggest strawberries and dip them into melted chocolates. While you can buy chocolate covered strawberries out in the retail marketplace, its really easy to do them … [Read more...] about How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Food and Recipes
Brown Sugar Popcorn Lolli-Pops Recipe
I think by now most of us have seen those trendy cake pops that are out in the retail marketplace and at bakeries all across the country. For those of you who enjoy them, I think you're going to enjoy our guest post recipe from Popcorn.org which features popcorn treats on a stick! * This post may … [Read more...] about Brown Sugar Popcorn Lolli-Pops Recipe
Old-Fashion Stove-Top Instant Rice Pudding
We love homemade rice pudding and I make it pretty often. To keep it interesting, I'm always changing up the recipes that I use. I will make the classic and at other times I'll toss in roasted cashews, raisins or dried fruits. Rice pudding is one of those things you can make on the stove-top or in … [Read more...] about Old-Fashion Stove-Top Instant Rice Pudding
Maple Bacon Popcorn Mix Recipe
During the month of January a lot of my husband's friends come over to our house during the weekends. It's playoff football season and the guys like to get together for some fun while they watch the game. I'm always looking for new recipes to serve our guests and this Maple Bacon Popcorn Mix is … [Read more...] about Maple Bacon Popcorn Mix Recipe
Three Veg and Meat, A Cookbook for Eating Well
Are you looking to improve your diet by eating more plant-based foods and decreasing your consumption of meat? If so, I have the perfect book for you! It’s Three Veg and Meat: More Veg, Less Meat; Flip the Balance on Your Plate by Olivia Andrews (Murdoch Books, January 2020). * Complimentary book … [Read more...] about Three Veg and Meat, A Cookbook for Eating Well
College Football National Championship Game Day Recipes
Are you getting ready for some football this weekend? Hosting a party or attending one? The College Football National Championship Game in New Orleans is on Saturday! We have some great tailgating recipes that benefit Extra Yard For Teachers, the primary cause of the College Football Playoff … [Read more...] about College Football National Championship Game Day Recipes
Pictsweet Farms Vegetables for Roasting – A Delicious Addition to Your Meal
My family loves vegetables and I serve them at every meal. We enjoy them baked, fried, mashed and/or roasted. During the summertime we will enjoy fresh vegetables from our backyard garden and at other times of the year we enjoy frozen. Rarely does my family use canned veggies. * Complimentary … [Read more...] about Pictsweet Farms Vegetables for Roasting – A Delicious Addition to Your Meal
Baked Banana Bread Muffins Recipe
I love bananas and eat them all of the time. They're a great source of potassium and a healthy grab-n-go snack. I put sliced bananas in my breakfast cereal and oatmeal, I mash them and put them in bread, cake and muffin recipes, and all sorts of other things. Yes, I love bananas and I eat them every … [Read more...] about Baked Banana Bread Muffins Recipe