Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness, great food, and giving thanks. But what if this year's Turkey Day is set against a backdrop of balmy temperatures and the faint whiff of sunscreen? It might not be the stereotypical image of fall leaves and cozy sweaters, but a warm-weather Thanksgiving has … [Read more...] about What to Serve at a Warm-Weather Thanksgiving Feast
Food and Recipes
How to Make Homemade Applesauce
Making homemade applesauce is so easy! I make several batches of apple sauce every year. You can refrigerate it for eating now, freeze it for later or process it using the water bath home canning method. Homemade applesauce is 100% better tasting than anything you buy at the grocery store. Plus, you … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Applesauce
Apricot Jam Home Canning Recipe
Apricot Jam...it's one of my top 5 favorite fruit jams in the world. With that said, I'm all about homemade jam, not the stuff you purchase from a store. Today's home canning recipe is for Apricot Jam. You'll need basic canning supplies, glass mason jars, the ingredients listed below and a water … [Read more...] about Apricot Jam Home Canning Recipe
Creative Ways to Use Bulk Candy for Events and Parties
Main Points* Bulk candy can act as decoration and entertainment at your event.* A creative candy presentation can enhance the overall experience of your guests.* A candy choice as a party favor adds a personal touch. Bulk candy is not just a nostalgic treat–it is a fun thing to add to any event or … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Use Bulk Candy for Events and Parties
Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
Every year our backyard garden does extremely well...especially our zucchini. This past growing season we planted just 2 plants and go at least 15 zucchinis from them! I'm always looking for new recipes that utilize zucchini and found a great one that I had to share with the readers of the TCC blog. … [Read more...] about Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
Strawberry Jam Home Canning Recipe
My grandmother and mother always made homemade jam. I can't remember a time that they ever purchased store-bought jam! Over the past 30 years...I've been making fruit jams for my own family to enjoy. For this strawberry jam recipe you'll need basic home canning supplies, glass mason jars and a water … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jam Home Canning Recipe
SuckleBusters BBQ Rubs and Seasonings
Over the past 3 months I've been trying out new BBQ rubs and seasonings. I really enjoy cooking on my barbecue grill and was getting tired of the same old, same old things. I went onto Amazon to check out what they had to offer and picked up several new rubs and seasonings to try. Today, I'm going … [Read more...] about SuckleBusters BBQ Rubs and Seasonings
Butternut Squash Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe
Last week I found my grandmother's recipe for homemade Butternut Squash Cinnamon Raisin Bread and had to make it. I remember my grandmother making this bread every year when the Autumn season rolled around. For this recipe you'll need butternut squash puree (fresh or canned). If you're making it … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe