Do you wash your fresh grapes as soon as you get them home from the farmer's market or grocery store? If so, you're doing it all wrong! Washing grapes speeds up the ripening process. Grapes shoud never be washed until your ready to use them...whether eating them now or using them in a recipe. ** … [Read more...] about How to Wash and Clean Fresh Grapes
Food and Recipes
Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn Recipe
Are you in the mood for something pumpkin flavored? Every where you go I see pumpkin flavored drinks, donuts, ice cream, coffees, cakes, cookies, fudge, brownies and everything in between. Pumpkin...it's everywhere! Today's recipe is courtesy of Popcorn.org and will make approximately 4-6 … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn Recipe
Two Pig Mafia Steak Seasoning
I had never heard of Two Pig Mafia Steak Seasoning until a friend of mine sent me a bottle to try. This steak seasoning is versatile. It can be used on steaks, hamburgers, beef roasts, prime rib, chops, etc. It's made in the USA using high-quality ingredients. The seasoning was created by SCA Steak … [Read more...] about Two Pig Mafia Steak Seasoning
Halloween Popcorn Snack Mix Recipe
Hosting a Halloween party or attending one? Need a Halloween themed snack to take to your child's scouting party or other themed event? If so, check out this Halloween Heaven Popcorn Snack Mix Recipe that is courtesy of Popcorn.org. I think I would toss in some mini dark chocolate pieces too. Here's … [Read more...] about Halloween Popcorn Snack Mix Recipe
Old Fashion Concord Grape Jam Canning Recipe
Five years ago we planted 6 grapevines in our backyard. We've been patiently waiting for a good crop of concord grapes and finally got a full crop this year! One grapevine gave us 4 full large bowls of delicious grapes!!! Finally, I had enough to can some old fashion Concord grape jam!!! Enjoy home … [Read more...] about Old Fashion Concord Grape Jam Canning Recipe
Homemade BBQ Barbecue Sauce for Chicken
Last month I invited a few buddies over from work to enjoy a backyard barbecue. My wife and I prepared a feast of bbq chicken quarters, grilled corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad and a few other things. Twice a year I try to do this for the guys I work with and they always … [Read more...] about Homemade BBQ Barbecue Sauce for Chicken
Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Bark Recipe
'Tis the season for everything pumpkin flavored. There's pumpkin bread, cake, muffins, cookies, ice cream, coffee, fudge and of course...popcorn! Today's recipe is courtesy of Popcorn.org. The recipe will make approximately 12 squares. The perfect treat for the fall season. ** Post may contain … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Bark Recipe
How to Buy the Perfect Ripe Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe...it's one of my family's favorite fruits. We eat it year round as a snack, as a dessert or tossed into a fruit smoothie. When it comes to buying cataloupes you want to buy one that's ripe inside...not rotten. Since you can't see inside it...how do you tell if it's fresh and ready to be … [Read more...] about How to Buy the Perfect Ripe Cantaloupe