Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade

Have any of you tried the Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade yet? I've been drinking Canada Dry Ginger Ale for the past 2 decades. I alternate between gingerale, lemonade and sweet iced tea. Those are my 3 cold beverages of choice. For the past few months I've seen the bottles for this sitting on … [Read more...]

How to Make Homemade Succotash in Sweet Butter Sauce

Succotash is the combination of lima beans and corn. The two vegetables marry perfectly together to make one delish side dish. Everyone seems to prepare succotash differently, so today I thought I would share with you on how I do it. You'll need either fresh or frozen lima beans and corn, butter, … [Read more...]

Star Wars Birthday Cake Ideas

Star Wars is one of the most popular movie franchises in the world. My husband Sam has been a huge Star Wars fan since the early 1980's and has collected 1,000s of items over the years. He owns figures, clothing, R2D2 full-size hamper, toys, games, puzzles, model kits, beach towels, bedding, home … [Read more...]

Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinner – Chicken Bow-Tie Soup

Weeknights can be super busy in our household. My husband works long hours and then after work we try to help with the grandkids. There are times that I have 30 minutes or less to get a hot dinner onto the table. Sure, I could toss a pizza into the oven or pull out a pre-packaged meal...but … [Read more...]

Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook

Author Eugenia Bone edits Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook, featuring 100 mushroom-centric recipes written by the people who know mushroom cooking best: mushroom lovers! These are the recipes you will cook for dinner: simple, family-friendly recipes representing ethnicities from all over the … [Read more...]

Home Canning Kosher-Style Pickles with Recipe and Tips

Cucumbers grow really well in central Pennsylvania and every year I end up with an abundance of them. Throughout the summer months I'll make a batch of bread & butter pickles, sweet pickles and kosher-style pickles. I keep 4 jars of each different type and the rest I like to give as Christmas … [Read more...]

McCormick Classic Meatloaf Recipe

McCormick herbs and spices are a staple in my kitchen pantry. I own over 40+ herbs and spices (yes, I do a lot of cooking and canning) and the majority of them are made by McCormick. It's a brand that I've trusted and used for decades. * This post contains affiliate links. Two weeks ago I made … [Read more...]

Parmesan Ranch Pan Fried Wild Alaskan Salmon Recipe

This year we've been trying to eat healthier and have been incorporating a lot of fish and seafood into our diets. We've been enjoying it grilled, baked and/or pan-friend. It's very versatile and easy to prepare. It can be the main focus on your dinner plate or used as an ingredient in something … [Read more...]