A few weeks ago I stopped in to a local bakery and bought a loaf of pomegranate bread. It was the first time in many years that I have enjoyed anything containing pomegranates or its flavor. Buying that bread reminded me how much I loved pomegranates in my early twenties and when I saw this recipe … [Read more...] about Pomegranate Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Food and Recipes
Homemade Vanilla Pudding Shines with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is undoubtedly one of the core ingredients in my kitchen. I reach for my trusty bottle of vanilla nearly every time I bake, and it’s a must for ice cream and even some savory dishes. When an ingredient is that important, it’s essential to use the best, which is why I love … [Read more...] about Homemade Vanilla Pudding Shines with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
The Great British Baking Show Season 5 Available on DVD
PBS’s Great British Baking Show has an almost cult-like following, but I must confess that until I received Season 5 on DVD to review, I was unfamiliar with this imported baking competition series. Now, however, I am truly a fan! As an avid home baker myself, I loved watching the contestants take on … [Read more...] about The Great British Baking Show Season 5 Available on DVD
Banana Fruit Bread Recipe
In case you haven't guessed, I'm passionate about baking. I got my first baking experience at the age of 13 and have loved it ever since. Like most little girls, the first thing that I ever made was a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Shortly after the cookie-making experience, I ventured … [Read more...] about Banana Fruit Bread Recipe
Homemade Classic Yellow Cake Recipe
Need to make a cake but don't have a boxed mix sitting on your shelf? Just prefer making your cakes from scratch? If you answered YES to either of those questions, I think you're going to enjoy this recipe. It's a recipe to make a basic homemade yellow cake. I call it "basic" because you can add-in … [Read more...] about Homemade Classic Yellow Cake Recipe
Pennsylvania Dutch Applesauce Cake Recipe
After my husband and I got married we moved down to Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. If you're unfamiliar with Lancaster, it's widely known as Lancaster Amish Country. A lot of our neighbors were Amish or Pennsylvania Dutch and shared many of their family recipes with me. The Pennsylvania Dutch … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Dutch Applesauce Cake Recipe
Brussels Sprouts and Orzo Slaw Recipe
How many of you enjoy eating your Brussels Sprouts? I do! I'm particularly fond a Brussels Sprouts that have been steamed (super soft) and then smothered in a creamy cheese & butter sauce. Everyone will eat their Brussels sprouts in this fresh dish! Thinly slicing or shaving them adds great … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts and Orzo Slaw Recipe
Home Canning: Raspberry Jam Recipe
Five years ago when we moved into our home we planted 4 raspberry bushes at the back of our property. During the first year we only got a handful of berries, but as the years have gone on...we've gotten more and more. I now get enough fresh red raspberries to make a batch of homemade jam every … [Read more...] about Home Canning: Raspberry Jam Recipe