Every year we plant a really large backyard garden. However, I don't plant corn! For some reason, corn has never turned out well for me but I can grow just about everything else! Instead...I head to my local Farmer's Market when corn is in-season and purchase 10 dozen ears of corn! Once I'm … [Read more...] about How to Blanch and Freeze Fresh Corn
Food and Recipes
French Country Cooking: Authentic Recipes from Every Region
There’s nothing quite like good French cooking. I was an exchange student when I was a teenager and spent a month in France and even with my particular palate (super picky teen); I still have fond memories of the food there and the meals that my French mother would make for us. I was recently … [Read more...] about French Country Cooking: Authentic Recipes from Every Region
Cupcake Ice Cream Cones Recipe
I'm always looking for fun and unique ideas when it comes to party foods for my 6 1/2 year old grand daughter. When I saw this recipe from FamilyFun Magazine, I thought it was super adorable and had to share it with all of you! These "Faux Cones" look just like sno-cones but are a basic cupcake … [Read more...] about Cupcake Ice Cream Cones Recipe
Flaviar Tasting Boxes for Adventurous Drinkers
I love a good mixed drink, especially a Moscow Mule in a copper mug, but am always open to trying and exploring new spirits to expand my cocktail repertoire. No one wants to be a boring beverage drinker, right? I was recently introduced to Flaviar, which is a fun and unique concept for drink … [Read more...] about Flaviar Tasting Boxes for Adventurous Drinkers
Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie Recipe
A few months ago I got a brand new blender and a new professional juicer and have been using both kitchen appliances daily since I got them. I love harvesting fresh fruits and veggies from my garden and whipping up delicious milkshakes, smoothies, ice creams, sherbets and homemade juices for my … [Read more...] about Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie Recipe
Classic Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
When most people think about baking with pumpkin puree, they typically only think about using it around the Thanksgiving holiday. However, it's a great baking ingredient to use year-round and one of the ways I like to use it is in various cookie and bread recipes. Recently I made a batch of … [Read more...] about Classic Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Almond Coated Apple Pops Recipe
I love snacking on apples but I do admit...I sometimes get bored with eating just plain apple wedges. Well...boredom no more with this recipe courtesy of the great folks over at the Vitamin Shoppe! We are big apple eaters here at my home and I think even my little 6 year old grand daughter would … [Read more...] about Almond Coated Apple Pops Recipe
Pink Passion Pie Recipe
We just got through the Christmas holiday and right around the corner is Valentine's Day. Yup, that's right...Valentine's day is only 6 weeks away! I think the recipe that I'm featuring today would be a fabulous little dessert to whip up for that special someone when February 14th rolls … [Read more...] about Pink Passion Pie Recipe