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...] about How to Can Green Beans – Home Canning
Food and Recipes
Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Chili Recipe
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...] about Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Chili Recipe
Casa M Spice Co. Cattle Drive Spice for Giving Your Beef Dishes a Tasty Kick
Even though the fall is upon is, we’ve still been experiencing incredibly hot days here in Southern California, so grilling is one of our favorite options for family dinners. I was recently introduced to the perfect low-sodium spice from Casa M Spice Co. We’ve been using the Cattle Drive® spice, … [Read more...] about Casa M Spice Co. Cattle Drive Spice for Giving Your Beef Dishes a Tasty Kick
Baking Tips – How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust
Making the perfect homemade pie crust takes a little bit of practice and know-how. It's something you typically don't get right the first time that you make them. For myself, it took a lot of trial and error before I was able to consistently make the perfect crusts for my homemade pies. Here are a … [Read more...] about Baking Tips – How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust
No Bake Chocolate Cereal Snack Mix Recipe
Looking for a sweet snack mix that requires no baking? No long prep time? If so, you'll want to try out our recipe for No Bake Chocolate Cereal Snack Mix. It's the perfect take-along snack for road trips, camping, hiking, movie nights at home, or let the kids enjoy it as an after-school snack. * … [Read more...] about No Bake Chocolate Cereal Snack Mix Recipe
How to Prepare and Cook Fresh Green Beans
My family enjoys eating fresh from the vine green beans that we grow in our backyard garden. Even if you don't grow your own...they can be easily purchased at a local farmer's market or roadside vegetable stand. They only take a few minutes to prepare and then you can cook them via your desired … [Read more...] about How to Prepare and Cook Fresh Green Beans
Fabulous Modern Cookies – Lessons in Better Baking for Next-Generation Treats
Fall is almost here and that means baking season is the northeast. This time of the year kicks off all of those apple and pumpkin delights followed up by dozens and dozens of cookies during the holiday season. Cookies happen to be my favorite thing to bake, so I was excited to get a copy of the … [Read more...] about Fabulous Modern Cookies – Lessons in Better Baking for Next-Generation Treats
How to Make Homemade Ginger Root Tea
I admit, I'm a coffee and hot tea drinker. I prefer coffee in the morning and early afternoon. Then I switch over to hot tea for the remainder of the day. That has been my pattern for the past 40 years and I'm not changing it now. * Complimentary product received. When it comes to drinking … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Ginger Root Tea