Cooking is an art, and so is serving! As a host, you should know which recipe suits best for the occasion, the time of the meal and the accompaniments that make the meal comprehensive. For most coffee lovers, a post-lunch or post-dinner coffee needs a dessert. Ever wondered why noted coffee shops … [Read more...] about How to Serve the Right Coffee with the Right Dessert
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Home Canning Apple Butter with Recipe and Tips
Along with Fall and the cooler temperatures comes canning season, at least for me. During the months of September and October I'm busy with my home canning making homemade applesauce, apple pie filling, apple butter, pumpkin butter, pear sauce, and several other goodies to stock my winter … [Read more...] about Home Canning Apple Butter with Recipe and Tips
Home Canning Apple Butter with Recipe
I've been doing home canning for the past 30 years and love it. I don't do it because I have to, I do it because I enjoy it and its a great way to preserve food from our backyard garden. When winter rolls around I love getting into my pantry and serving food to my family that I personally preserved. … [Read more...] about Home Canning Apple Butter with Recipe
Foodstirs Kid’s Organic Baking Subscription Box
Last year my granddaughter expressed an interest in baking. She loves being in the kitchen helping her mom and grandma prepare food. Just last month we enrolled her in a local junior's baking class which she loves! If you ask her what she wants to do when she grows up...she'll tell you that she … [Read more...] about Foodstirs Kid’s Organic Baking Subscription Box
Home Canning Pineapple Jam with Recipe
Last month I was at the local farmer's market and found a great special on fresh pineapples. We love pineapple, so I picked up 4 of them for just $1.50 each. Obviously we can't eat 4 of them right away, so I decided to whip up two batches of homemade pineapple jam. You will need 4 cups of fresh … [Read more...] about Home Canning Pineapple Jam with Recipe
The Delish Feast – Champagne Jello Shot
Believe it or not, Jello Shots are a delicious and fun way to have a celebration. I mean, isn’t it the ultimate party food? Well, not so fast! The jello shot just got a new party makeover. Not that we have gone and graduated from college, it’s time to trade toga parties with high-teas and vodka … [Read more...] about The Delish Feast – Champagne Jello Shot
Home Canning: Zesty Fruit Salsa
My first experience with home canning started at the age of 12 when I would help my grandmother in the kitchen. Throughout my teenage years I was always designated the "helper" until I finally got married and my father-in-law taught me how to can foods all on my own. * This post contains … [Read more...] about Home Canning: Zesty Fruit Salsa
Rustic Joyful Food: My Heart’s Table by Danielle Kartes
Some cookbooks simply stand apart, and Rustic Joyful Food: My Heart’s Table by Danielle Kartes (Sourcebooks, September 2019) is just such a cookbook. It’s one you’ll want to read and keep on your shelf, with recipes your family and friends will love. * Complimentary book received for review. This … [Read more...] about Rustic Joyful Food: My Heart’s Table by Danielle Kartes