Every year I like to make a few jars of homemade Strawberry Jam using my water bath canner. I enjoy home canning and when I make strawberry jam I use the recipe in my Ball Blue Book. This jam is really easy-to-make and tastes 100% better than it's store bought counterparts. * This post contains … [Read more...] about Home Canning Strawberry Jam with Recipe and Tips
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Path of Life Quinoa and Kale with Garlic, Olive Oil & Sea Salt
Path of Life's heat-it and eat-it frozen quinoa, rice, and veggie blends are the epitome of simple. They stay true to their Live Simple motto by only using clean and wholesome ingredients. Currently you'll find the products available in 11 different varieties. * Complimentary product received for … [Read more...] about Path of Life Quinoa and Kale with Garlic, Olive Oil & Sea Salt
A Step-by-Step Guide to Roasting Your Own Coffee Beans
Do you love drinking coffee? If the answer is yes, then you definitely aren't alone. In fact, millions of people start their day with their favorite cup of Joe. The key to making the perfect cup of coffee requires having the right tools and great coffee beans. There are several different methods … [Read more...] about A Step-by-Step Guide to Roasting Your Own Coffee Beans
The Best Campfire Food and Treats for Your Next Camping Trip
Did you know that around 40.5 million Americans go camping each year? That's quite the crowd. And with that many people camping, we can only imagine how many snacks they must be packing to bring along! Sharing food around the campfire is a quintessential part of camping. If you're planning your … [Read more...] about The Best Campfire Food and Treats for Your Next Camping Trip
Easy-to-Make Lemon and Olive Oil Sorbet
Last summer I invested in a homemade ice cream maker and my family loves it. A lot of people use their ice cream makers only during the summertime but I've been using mine year round. It's really easy to make your own homemade ice cream and sorbet once you have one. Today's guest post recipe is … [Read more...] about Easy-to-Make Lemon and Olive Oil Sorbet
Everyday Healthy Cookbook from Williams Sonoma – Weldon Owen
Williams Sonoma’s new Everyday Healthy Cookbook absolutely comes through on its promise to help you cook healthy food every day. The Everyday Healthy Cookbook: 120+ Fresh, Flavorful Recipes for Every Meal by Dana Jacobi (Williams-Sonoma/Weldon Owen, July 2020) is a must-have if you want to prepare … [Read more...] about Everyday Healthy Cookbook from Williams Sonoma – Weldon Owen
Mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
When I was a little girl I used to spend a lot of time helping my Mom and Great Aunt in the kitchen. Before I was 13 years old I could cook an entire meal by myself. I enjoy cooking but I love to bake even more...especially homemade cookies and sweet breads! * This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Marzetti Old Fashion Caramel Dip + Fresh Fruit = Perfect After School Snack
My two grandchildren spend a lot of time at my home and I'm always trying to come up with after-school snacks that incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables. Let's face it, children don't get enough of them in their daily diets. Last week at the grocery store they were running a BOGO offer on … [Read more...] about Marzetti Old Fashion Caramel Dip + Fresh Fruit = Perfect After School Snack