Hawaii...it's a vacationer's paradise. Beautiful, year-round weather and scenic views await you when you visit the south Pacific islands. For those of us who can't get there (at least anytime soon) we can at least pretend that we're there when sipping on a Blue Hawaii cocktail. Toss on your … [Read more...] about How to Make a Blue Hawaii Cocktail Drink
Food and Recipes
Beef Jerky Chili Popcorn Recipe
Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks. I enjoy eating it all kinds of different ways. Butter, sugary-sweet, spicy with a kick or mixed with other goodies to make a trail mix. It's all good to me! Today's guest post recipe is courtesy of Popcorn.org. It will make approximately 4 servings. Once you … [Read more...] about Beef Jerky Chili Popcorn Recipe
Baked Pineapple Bread Pudding Recipe
This Baked Pineapple Bread Pudding Recipe is so good! You can serve it as a cold breakfast or as a dessert. It's a great way to use up stale bread and only requires a handful of other ingredients that you most likely have on hand. My family loves it! If you're serving it as a dessert add a dollop … [Read more...] about Baked Pineapple Bread Pudding Recipe
Cask & Kettle Ready to Brew Hard Coffee and Cider Cocktails
From time to time my husband and I enjoy a freshly prepared hot cocktail. We sometimes serve them at adult get-togethers or enjoy one at the end of a long day to unwind. In the past we always had to make them completely from scratch (time consuming) and you had to have several ingredients on hand to … [Read more...] about Cask & Kettle Ready to Brew Hard Coffee and Cider Cocktails
How to Make a Mai Tai Cocktail Drink
Are you ready to get your drink on? I am! One of my favorite cocktails to drink is a Mai Tai if it's properly made. I like mine a little bit on the lighter side so that I can taste the fruity flavors along with a hint of the alcohol. A friend of mine first introduced me to the Mai Tai a few years … [Read more...] about How to Make a Mai Tai Cocktail Drink
Mild Chili Recipe with Home Canning Tips
Every year I kick off my home canning season in late March and continue through the end of October. I've been canning for over 30+ years and really enjoy it. It's a great way for us to preserve all of the fruits and vegetables that we grow on our property or ones that are given to us. We're empty … [Read more...] about Mild Chili Recipe with Home Canning Tips
Home Canning Blueberry, Pear Applesauce with Recipe and Tips
Every year during home canning season I like to make 12-16 jars of blueberry, pear applesauce for my winter pantry. It’s a combination of fresh blueberries, pears and apples that are cooked down in the slow cooker and combined together. It's fairly easy to make and always tastes better than store … [Read more...] about Home Canning Blueberry, Pear Applesauce with Recipe and Tips
Six Ingredients You Need for a Moscow Mule
If you are like most people, you probably agree that there is nothing quite as refreshing as a cold drink on a hot day. It is no wonder that a Moscow Mule is a favorite for people looking to cool down when the air heats up outside. With its spicy ginger kick and acidic tang, this cocktail is … [Read more...] about Six Ingredients You Need for a Moscow Mule