Last month I obtained 16 large boxes of fresh blueberries from the local Farmer's Market for a price that I couldn't refuse. I got 16 packs for $10.00. I knew immediately I was going to make homemade blueberry jam which is one of my family's favorite jam flavors. For this home canning recipe you'll … [Read more...] about Canning Blueberry Jam with Liquid Pectin Recipe
Food and Recipes
Home Canning Ham Gravy with Recipe
Once a week I make a batch of homemade gravy for my family to enjoy. We like gravy over mashed potatoes, homemade waffles, drizzled across the meat of our main dish, etc. We enjoy beef, chicken, turkey and ham gravies. We don't purchase it in a pouch or can...trust me, it tastes 100% better when … [Read more...] about Home Canning Ham Gravy with Recipe
Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
Last week I was feeling a little adventureous in the kitchen and decided to bake a cake. A simple, but delicious cake! This cream cheese pound cake is moist and flavorful. You can dust the top with confectioner's sugar or drizzle it with melted chocolate. I kept this one plain as we were using it as … [Read more...] about Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
Homemade Dry Rub Steak Seasoning Recipe
We've finally been having nice weather and been enjoying time outdoors. From spring through fall we like to utilize our barbecue grill 3-5 times a week to make dinner. Heck, on the weekends will use it multiple times to make lunch and dinner! Our food just tastes better and grilling keeps our house … [Read more...] about Homemade Dry Rub Steak Seasoning Recipe
Common Wine Cellar Climate Control Mistakes (And How to Get It Right)
Building a wine cellar says a lot about someone because it is not just about storage, but more about taking care of what you value. Be it a few prized bottles or an expansive collection, there is one piece of the puzzle that often gets glossed over, and that is the system keeping everything stable. … [Read more...] about Common Wine Cellar Climate Control Mistakes (And How to Get It Right)
Homemade Turkey Soup Recipe with Home Canning Tips
Two or three times a year I'll roast a whole turkey for the family to enjoy. Once our meal is over...I like to use the leftover turkey meat to make a big pot of homemade turkey soup. Once you have the soup base made you can use it to make turkey noodle soup, turkey and rice soup, turkey and potato … [Read more...] about Homemade Turkey Soup Recipe with Home Canning Tips
Carrot Cake Roll Recipe
Now that spring has officially arrived, there’s no better time to breathe new life into your weekly meal routine. Best-selling cookbook author Cathy Yoder, EmpoweredCooks.com & FabulesslyFrugal.com CEO, is sharing her Carrot Cake Roll Recipe with us today. It will yield approximately 10 … [Read more...] about Carrot Cake Roll Recipe
Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipes
Now that spring has officially arrived, there’s no better time to breathe new life into your weekly meal routine. Best-selling cookbook author Cathy Yoder, EmpoweredCooks.com & FabulesslyFrugal.com CEO is sharing her Avocado Deviled Eggs recipe with the TCC blog's readers. The recipe will yield … [Read more...] about Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipes