During the winter I use a lot of diced carrots in various soups, stews, quiches, etc. that I make. I like to harvest them fresh from our garden and then clean, blanch, chop and freeze them for later use. It's a simple process and saves me a lot of prep time later on. Plus, it saves me a trip to the … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Diced Carrots
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The Perfect Pairing with Morning Coffee – Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies
Last month I visited the Pepperidge Farm outlet down in Lancaster County. I get down there 2-3 times a year and stock-up on their breads. I love buying their Swirl Breads and freezing them for later use. They're the BEST when it comes to making French toast and I highly recommend you trying them! … [Read more...] about The Perfect Pairing with Morning Coffee – Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies
Grandma’s Homemade Shortcake Recipe
Spring through early fall we make a lot of homemade shortcake to go along with our fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and peaches. A lot of people think that shortcake is just for strawberry shortcake but it's not! It's delicious when served with most of your … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Homemade Shortcake Recipe
Tapatio Salsa Picante Seasoning Spice
Love hot sauce? Enjoy sauces and seasonings with a kick? If so, you're going to love the Tapatio Salsa Picante Seasoning Spice. It's versatile (use it on anything you want to add flavor & a little bit of heat) and convenient to use. * Complimentary product received for review. This post may … [Read more...] about Tapatio Salsa Picante Seasoning Spice
Home Canning Cream Style Corn with Recipe and Tips
Earlier this month we stopped by one of our favorite farmer's markets and found a special deal on fresh corn. They were selling freshly picked ears for .40 cents an ear with the 13th ear free. Typically we pay .75 cents to $1.00 per ear so I took advantage of the sale and purchased 4 baker's dozen … [Read more...] about Home Canning Cream Style Corn with Recipe and Tips
The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook
If you know a young person who enjoys cooking, you’ll want to know about The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook: 70+ Fresh Recipes that Taste Great from Williams-Sonoma (Owen Weldon, September 2020). This brand-new book for youngsters is the fifth in the “Junior Chef” series of Williams-Sonoma books … [Read more...] about The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook
Club Pasta Salad Recipe
Last month I needed to whip up a pasta salad and only had 8 hours to do it. My Mom told me about the Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Ranch & Bacon Pasta Salad Mix and I decided to give that a try. At our local grocery store they had it on sale for $1.09 per box so I picked up two. The box gives … [Read more...] about Club Pasta Salad Recipe
How to Freeze Peas with Preparation and Freezing Tips
The past 2 years we've been growing and harvesting our own green peas from the garden. You can preserve your fresh peas by freezing or canning them. When I have a small amount I prefer freezing them. It's an easy process and doesn't take a lot of time. * This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Peas with Preparation and Freezing Tips