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
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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
The Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese Wedges
The Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheeses Wedges make the perfect anytime snack! They're made with real cheese and are a good source of protein and calcium. Each wedge comes individually wrapped, so you can remove one, two or as many that you want. They contain no artificial flavors and no artificial … [Read more...] about The Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese Wedges
Home Canning Zucchini Pickles with Recipe and Tips
Our backyard garden this year is doing really well. We planted broccoli, 4 different type's of tomatoes, onions, red beets, green and red bell peppers, peas, cucumbers, and zucchini. We also grow our own red raspberries, blueberries and concord grapes. We really enjoy growing our own food and … [Read more...] about Home Canning Zucchini Pickles with Recipe and Tips