The holiday season is approaching and that means a lot of cookie making! Every year Mom and I will bake at least 10 different type's of cookies and this year a brand new one has been added to our list. These cookies are the perfect combination of caramel and chocolate with just a tad of sea salt. … [Read more...] about Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
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7 Reasons Costa Rican Coffee Is Worth Traveling to Taste
Costa Rica: a paradise teeming with wildlife, powdery beaches, and a philosophy that strives to protect their ecological wealth. Often, though, one of its biggest gifts to the world is overlooked: coffee. For those who want a refined coffee experience, look no further than Costa Rica. Still not … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Costa Rican Coffee Is Worth Traveling to Taste
Home Canning Pears with Recipe and Tips
For the past few months I've been spending a lot of time in my kitchen working on preserving food for the winter season. We grow a lot of our own vegetables and fruits. I also buy a lot of our fresh produce from local farmers and Farmer's Markets. I've been home canning for almost 30 years and … [Read more...] about Home Canning Pears with Recipe and Tips
Deep Flavors, A Cookbook that Delivers on Its Promise
Let me begin by saying outright that I love this cookbook! Deep Flavors: A Celebration of Recipes for Foodies in a Kosher Style by Kenneth M. Horwitz (Inspire on Purpose, October 2019) is unique and refreshing, with a diverse selection of recipes and a wealth of information about food, flavor, … [Read more...] about Deep Flavors, A Cookbook that Delivers on Its Promise
Banana Hershey’s Mini Chocolate Kisses Cookies Recipe
How many of you love bananas? I know I do! Every time they're on sale at our local farmer's market I will pick up a few pounds. I enjoy snacking on them, slicing them up into my breakfast cereal and using them in my baked goods recipes. Bananas are a great way to get your potassium and they make for … [Read more...] about Banana Hershey’s Mini Chocolate Kisses Cookies Recipe
Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes and Artichokes
I enjoy eating seafood and shrimp happens to be one of my favorites! One of the things I really like about this recipe is that each serving is less than 300 calories, which is great for those of us who are watching our weight. Fresh tomatoes and artichokes perfectly compliment the shrimp for a full … [Read more...] about Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes and Artichokes
5 Essential Tips for Finding a Gluten Free Restaurant
Going out to eat with family and friends is supposed to be nothing pleasurable joyride culinary heaven. Unfortunately, most restaurants promote lots of unhealthy food options. For those of us with dietary restrictions, going out to eat can be a bit nerve-racking. Sure, we want to be able to eat … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Tips for Finding a Gluten Free Restaurant
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie Soup
If you're from Pennsylvania I'm sure you've tried homemade chicken pot pie soup or have at least heard of it. My family loves it and over the decades I've made it a lot of different ways. You can make it with just added pasta & potatoes, with corn tossed on or like this recipe from Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie Soup