Chex Cereal Snack Mix with M & M Candies and Mini Marshmallows

Last weekend we had the grandchildren over for a sleepover and movie night. For snacking, I whipped up a batch of Muddy Buddies Cereal Snack Mix. I make it the traditional way but tossed in a few extra goodies to really ramp up the flavor. Once you have it prepared you want to store it in an … [Read more...]

Wiley Wallaby Gourmet Soft & Chewy Licorice – The Perfect Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Wiley Wallaby gourmet licorice is soft and chewy, bursting with delicious flavor. If you're a licorice lover, there's no need to look further for the satisfaction that you crave. Their licorice is packed full with fresh fruit flavor and contain less sugar. They're fat-free, contain no high fructose … [Read more...]

Blackberry Apple Crisp Recipe

This blackberry apple fruit crisp is easy-to-make and only requires a few basic ingredients. The fresh blackberries add just a little bit of sweetness to it but still allows the "apple taste" to shine through. The fall season is the perfect time to whip up a homemade apple crisp! Apples are … [Read more...]

The Magic of Pizza!

Pizza has hands down taken the international crown for being the world's most popular comfort food, bar none! There is something magical about its round expanse of delicious and varied toppings all sizzling from the oven's heat on a bed of bubbling melted cheese over a sea of luscious red tomato … [Read more...]

Baked Butternut Squash and Cheese Casserole Recipe

This was our first year of growing Butternut Squash in our backyard garden and I'm happy to report that it was a total success! We planted 2 Butternut Squash plants with each one yielding approximately 6 large squashes each! Over the past few weeks I've been using them in various recipes like this … [Read more...]

Homemade Strawberry Jam Canning Recipe

Strawberry jam is one of the most popular flavors of fruit jam around the world. It's sweet but not overly so. It's delicious used as a spread on toast, bagels, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, English muffins, etc. It's equally as good when used in your favorite Thumbprint Cookies Recipe, … [Read more...]

The History of Mead and How You Can Make Your Own

Mead, often referred to as the "nectar of the gods," has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. This ancient beverage, created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes combined with fruits, spices, grains, or hops, holds a special place in the annals of human civilization. This post … [Read more...]

Favorite Mexican Cuisine and Cookbook Recommendations

When it comes to eating various foods and dishes from around the world...Mexican cuisine is one of my favorites! I'm not talking about the type of food you get in a fast-food drive-thru. Nope, I'm talking about good authentic Mexican cuisine you make at home or get from a good restaurant that makes … [Read more...]