Twenty years ago my Father-in-Law introduced me to home canning and one of the very first things that I learned to process and can was pickled red beets. Once I had mastered the beets, we moved on to various veggies, then to fruits, jams & jellies and then to soups & stews. My Father-in-Law … [Read more...] about Home Canning – Fruit Cocktail Recipe
Food and Recipes
Authentic Mexican Guacamole Recipe
How many of you love eating guacamole? I know I do! I enjoy using it as a dip, spread and/or condiment on many different type's of foods. When it comes to guacamole, I'm all about homemade. While the store-bought versions are decent, nothing beats homemade guacamole! Today's guest post recipe is … [Read more...] about Authentic Mexican Guacamole Recipe
3 Ginger Flavored Cocktail Drink Recipes
The weather is finally starting to warm-up on the east coast and we're reading to spend some time outdoors entertaining our friends and family. During the summer months we like to have guests over to our home for a backyard bbq, cocktail drinks and for backyard games. The guys enjoy playing … [Read more...] about 3 Ginger Flavored Cocktail Drink Recipes
Pereg Natural Foods Line of Gluten-Free Flours
My family is fortunate in that none of us have any food allergies, so we can enjoy all sorts of foods without worry. When I cook with gluten-free ingredients, it’s by choice, and with Pereg Natural Foods’ line of gluten-free flours, it’s a delicious choice. * Complimentary Products Received for … [Read more...] about Pereg Natural Foods Line of Gluten-Free Flours
Blueberry, Banana and Coconut Milk Smoothie Recipe
When it comes to fruit...blueberries and bananas are always at the top of my favorites list! I enjoy them in yogurt, ice cream, milk shakes, homemade breads, oatmeal, cereals and of course...fruit smoothies! Four years ago we put in our first blueberry bush and since that time we've added four … [Read more...] about Blueberry, Banana and Coconut Milk Smoothie Recipe
Flat Belly 365 — Not Just Another Diet Cookbook
With all the trendy and fad-based diets popping up everywhere, it can be tricky to spot the good information hidden in all the fluff. One trustworthy and knowledgeable source is Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD, an established expert in the field who has a new book, Flat Belly 365: The Gut-Friendly … [Read more...] about Flat Belly 365 — Not Just Another Diet Cookbook
Mexican Street Corn on the Cob Recipe
How many of you celebrated Cinco de Mayo yesterday? We did and we're still celebrating today by eating up our leftovers from yesterday. For those of you who enjoy eating Mexican cuisine, we've got a guest-post recipe for you from Chef Israel Reyes at Diamanete Cabo San Lucas. This recipe makes 6 … [Read more...] about Mexican Street Corn on the Cob Recipe
2 Healthy Green Juice Recipes
A few years ago a friend of my daughter's got us into making our own homemade, healthy juices at home. While my daughter prefers fruity juices, I prefer juices that are made from fresh vegetables or a combination of vegetables and fruits mixed together. Our guest post recipes today are courtesy … [Read more...] about 2 Healthy Green Juice Recipes