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Thai cuisine is a feast for the senses, known for its perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and umami flavors. Whether you’re a complete novice or just starting to explore Thai food beyond the usual takeout favorites, there’s a world of vibrant, aromatic, and …
Apples are in-season in the northeast during the months of September and October. Every year we head to our local apple orchard to go apple picking as a family. It’s always a fun family event. This recipe utilizes fresh apples along with a few other …
We’re fortunate to have 2 mature apple trees in our backyard. One gives us Granny Smith apples while the other one McIntosh. Every year when fall rolls around I have to get creative on how I store freshly picked apples for long term use. I’m …
Two of my favorite fruits are mangoes and bananas. Combine them together into a fruit smoothie and I’m all in! This Mango Banana Fruit Smoothie Recipe only uses a handful of ingredients and is easy to make! If you want to bump-up the health benefits …
Ham and Bean Soup is a classic belly-filling soup that can be made on the stove-top or in your slow cooker crockpot. I like to make a huge kettle of it on the stovetop and can it for later use. For this home canning recipe …
Cocoa Powder will last for years if it’s properly stored in your kitchen or pantry. I use a lot of it in my household, so to save money I like to purchase it in bulk. Once I get it home, I separate it into smaller …
Motherhood is a beautiful chaos, a rewarding, whirlwind symphony of meal prep, tantrums (from toddlers and partners), and late-night school projects you just found out about at 9 PM. It’s fulfilling, yes, but let’s admit it: it’s also relentless. Somewhere between the chaos and the …
My kids love eating homemade cupcakes…especially if they’re topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. It’s their favorite with a buttery cream cheese coming in second. This peanut butter frosting recipe is perfect to top cupcakes, a single-layer cake or a batch of chocolate brownies. …