When vacuum sealers first came out into the marketplace they were expensive and didn't always work correctly. Fast forward a decade and you can now find them at a wide variety of price points with all kinds of different features. Three years ago I started vacuum sealing all our meats and fish that … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Vacuum Seal Your Meats for Freezing
Food and Recipes
Easy Breaded Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Breasts Recipe
During the busy weeknights I'm all about quick and easy dinners. I look for recipes that use a few basic ingredients and from start to finish...on our dinner table in less than one hour. On top of all of that...it has to be lower in calories and taste delicious! One of my go-to recipes is this … [Read more...] about Easy Breaded Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Breasts Recipe
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
The grandchildren were visiting and wanted to make some homemade chocolate caramel peanut butter cups. For this recipe, we really don't use any specific measurements. You only need 3 ingredients to make them along with some paper muffin cup liners. These are no-bake...made entirely by using the … [Read more...] about Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
When to Shop for Valentine’s Day Candy and Gifts
Valentine's Day is less than 2 weeks away. Don't wait until the last minute to purchase your Valentine's Day candy. I find that if you wait until the last minute everything is really picked over. Sure, you may get a good discount on it...but is it what you really wanted? Is it the better candy or no … [Read more...] about When to Shop for Valentine’s Day Candy and Gifts
Classic Moist Banana Muffins Recipe
Banana muffins...I admit, they're my favorite flavor when it comes to homemade muffins. They're super easy-to-make and a great way to use up over-ripe bananas that I have sitting around. When I make them...I will often use a classic recipe. Sometimes I make them plain while other times I'll toss in … [Read more...] about Classic Moist Banana Muffins Recipe
Self Indulgent Snacking – Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans
I admit, I'm a coffee lover. I drink it at least twice a day. On top of that, I like coffee flavored snacks and desserts. I seriously could eat a pint of coffee flavored ice cream in one sitting if I didn't have any self-control. Coffee, it's one of those things I just enjoy eating and drinking! ** … [Read more...] about Self Indulgent Snacking – Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans
Classic Dry Rub Recipe for Ribs
This classic dry rub for ribs can be used on pork or beef ribs. You'll only need a few basic ingredients to make it. The rub itself is enough to give the ribs a great flavorful taste. However, you can brush-on your favorite BBQ sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking time if you want to add even … [Read more...] about Classic Dry Rub Recipe for Ribs
Slow Cooker Peach Pork Chops Recipe
Looking for an easy weeknight dinner that can be made in the slow cooker crockpot? One that doesn't require a lot of prep time nor mess in the kitchen? This Slow Cooker Peach Pork Chops recipe requires just a few basic ingredients you most likely have on-hand. There's nothing complicated about this … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Peach Pork Chops Recipe