In my home we use a lot of honey. We add it to our herbal tea, coffee, fruit smoothies, homemade veggie juices and into our muffin, bread and cookie batters. Honey is a great natural sweetener with health benefits. I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t use a little bit of honey. * … [Read more...]
Halloween Zombies Popcorn Snack Treats
October 11, 2022 by
Hosting a Halloween party this year? If so, check out these easy to make Halloween Zombies made from popcorn! Yes, popcorn! These treats will be gobbled up by kids and adults! The recipe is courtesy of Popcorn.org and will make approximately 7 zombies. You could easily double-up the ingredients to … [Read more...]
Classic Pumpkin Spice Bread Recipe
October 6, 2022 by
During this time of the year I like to bake a few homemade pumpkin pies, muffins, and breads. When baking it's always important to use quality ingredients, so that you get quality results. When making Pumpkin Spice Bread...I use my Mom's classic tried and true recipe. It makes a moist and flavorful … [Read more...]
Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Drop Cookies Recipe
October 4, 2022 by
These Pumpkin Drop Cookies are soft and chewy. They have a consistency of cake and are fluffy once baked. If you like them with a little bit more spice to them you can add 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg and a 1/4 teaspoon of Allspice. I make them both ways, depending on my mood. Another nice thing … [Read more...]
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
September 29, 2022 by
This past summer was a great one for my backyard garden. We had a lot of decent rain which really jump started my veggie plants and kept them going all season long. I was able to harvest about 2 dozen large zucchini's from just 3 plants! Yay! Anyway, last weekend I decided to whip up a batch of … [Read more...]
Baked Zucchini Parmesan with Ground Beef and Bacon
September 27, 2022 by
Every year we get an abundance of fresh zucchini from our backyard garden. We're not huge fans of it, but do enjoy it in particular recipes like this Baked Zucchini Parmesan. This recipe is fairly simple to toss together with 20-30 minutes of baking time. It will make 4-6 servings depending on the … [Read more...]
How to Can Green Beans – Home Canning
September 22, 2022 by
This summer we decided to grow our own green beans instead of purchasing them at the local farmer's market. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it went. We had plenty of them to eat throughout the late summer season and I was able to can 18 pint-size jars for my winter pantry. * This post … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Chili Recipe
September 20, 2022 by
During the Autumn and Winter seasons I find myself using my slow cooker a lot! I will get it out and use it 2-3 times a week making various soups and stews. I love that I can toss in all of the ingredients in the morning and have a hot meal ready for the dinner table 6-8 hours later. This slow … [Read more...]
