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
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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
Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Soup
During the summer months I find myself utilizing my slow cooker even more than what I do during the winter season. It's a great way to get dinner onto the table without heating up the kitchen. I can toss everything into the slow cooker pot in the morning, walk away and later that day dinner can go … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Soup
Path of Life Southwest Mango Quinoa Blend
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 Southwest Mango Quinoa Blend
How to Freeze Chopped Bell Peppers
During the summertime I like to freeze bell peppers for later use. I will prepare a few packages of them in 1 cup portions and use them throughout the winter when I make omelets, scrambled eggs, breakfast casseroles, soups, stews, quiches, stir-fry's, cheesesteak sandwiches, tossed into a pot of … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Chopped Bell Peppers
Home Canning Beef Vegetable Stew with Recipe and Tips
Early June through October is my home canning season. Throughout the season I will make and can several different flavors of homemade jam, soups & stews, chili, fruits, vegetables, salsa, etc. I enjoy canning and my family enjoys eating all of the goodies throughout the winter season. I make a … [Read more...] about Home Canning Beef Vegetable Stew with Recipe and Tips