Specialty Vegan Stores Have Products That Can be Used in Vegan Recipes

People who start vegan diets often want to learn about new vegan recipes. They might be able to find many of the ingredients that they need at the majority of grocery stores, especially these days. Vegan Meals Many vegan dishes are made using a range of different vegetables, soy protein … [Read more...]

How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

Every time I go out with a group of friends or entertain at our home someone orders a Long Island Iced Tea. It's one of the most popular cocktails in America, especially among females. It's a drink that I've been making and enjoying for several years. It's easy-to-make but does require quite a few … [Read more...]

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Last weekend I whipped up an easy-to-make Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad using a Hidden Valley Ranch recipe with a few substitutions. It was delicious and I already plan on making it again next week. The family quickly devoured this one! We're not fans of olives so we omitted those and used green peas. … [Read more...]

Ritz Four Cheese & Herb Cheese Crispers

Two weeks ago when I was in the grocery store I spotted something new on the shelf called Ritz Four Cheese & Herb Cheese Crispers. I picked up the box, looked it over and tossed it into my shopping cart. I'm a big fan of snacking on crackers and needed something new to try. Boy, I'm so glad that … [Read more...]

Utz Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Bites

Have you tried the Utz Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Bites yet? A few months ago I picked up a canister that was on sale and have been buying them ever since. They're the perfect salty and crunchy snack for me. I like buying them in the 24 oz. canister size (they come packaged in a clear plastic … [Read more...]

Home Canning – Quartered White Potatoes with Recipe

My canning season starts in April and runs through the end of October every year. I got my first taste at canning when I was a little girl helping my grandmother in the kitchen. When I became an adult, I expanded on the skills I had learned and now I'm proficient at water bath and steam (pressure) … [Read more...]

How to Make a Whiskey Sour

My dad doesn't drink much alcohol but when he does, it's almost always a Whiskey Sour. I'm not sure why he enjoys them, but he does! Last weekend when my parents were over I made him two of them! You can garnish the whiskey sour with the classic lemon wedge and cherry or mix-it-up a bit. I will … [Read more...]

Baked Brown Sugar Glazed Wild Alaskan Cod 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...]