I enjoy eating fresh fruits year-round...especially berries! Strawberries, blueberries, mulberries, cranberries, etc. it doesn't matter to me...I love berries! I'll eat them plain, blended into a fruit juice or tossed into a recipe. They're good for us and we don't eat enough fruits on a daily … [Read more...] about Strawberry and Blueberry Shortcake Recipe
Food and Recipes
The Rising Obsession with Vegan Jerky
In the tapestry of contemporary culinary trends, few items have taken center stage as quickly and decisively as vegan jerky. This plant-based snack has grown from a niche product in health food stores to a sought-after delicacy in supermarkets around the globe. So, what's fueling this sudden … [Read more...] about The Rising Obsession with Vegan Jerky
How to Freeze Grapes and How to Use Them
Four years ago we planted 5 grapevines in our backyard. They're a mixture of concorde and seedless green grapes. The first three years we didn't get anything...but low and behold this year (the 4th summer) we got a load of grapes!!! We're going to plant 4-5 more next month to keep our little … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Grapes and How to Use Them
Jamaican Jerk Seasoned Pork Chops
Cooking and baking aren't at the top of my list of favorite things to do. However, I do enjoy grilling and will grill foods as often as I can. Originally I had planned on tossing the pork chops onto the grill, but Tropical Storm Ophelia had other plans. That storm dumped heavy rain on us for 4 days … [Read more...] about Jamaican Jerk Seasoned Pork Chops
Tips for Freezing Chocolate Candy
I'm often asked "Can you freeze chocolate candy?" and the answer is...it depends on what type of candy you're talking about. Let's talk about it. Chocolate Candy that contains a creamy or liquid filling shouldn't be frozen. Why? That filling expands during the freezing process and can damage the … [Read more...] about Tips for Freezing Chocolate Candy
Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne Recipe
The slow cooker is one of my most-used small kitchen appliances. I use it at least 3 times a week preparing family meals. This Chili Con Carne is one of my family's favorite recipes. The recipe will yield approximately 4 servings...but every time I make the recipe I double up all ingredients to make … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne Recipe
Hershey’s Cotton Candy Flavored White Creme Candy Bars
I took my 2 kids down to Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania last week for some family fun. If you've never been there, it's a very cool place to visit. We try to go down 3-4 times a year since we only live 30 minutes away. We make a day of it visiting a few of the tourist attractions … [Read more...] about Hershey’s Cotton Candy Flavored White Creme Candy Bars
Cherry Dumplings Made with Gluten Free Puff Pastry
GF-Easy was established in 2018 by two female entrepreneurs, Esther and Lily. They were on a mission to make the gluten free lifestyle not only extremely delicious, but super easy! A few years ago they introduced a line of frozen, raw, gluten free doughs that are made to be a canvas for your … [Read more...] about Cherry Dumplings Made with Gluten Free Puff Pastry