Tired of boxed cake mixes? If so, you'll love this easy-to-make classic yellow cake recipe. You'll need to bake it in a 9" x 13" baking dish. It's moist and delicious! Perfect with your favorite flavor of frosting spread on top. When baking...I always recommend that you use PURE vanilla extract, not … [Read more...] about Classic Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe
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Shopping for Fresh Produce Bargains at a Farmer’s Market
We live in an area that has numerous Farmer's Markets that are open to the public year round. There are several within 10 minutes of our home that service the city and suburbs. You can occasionally find produce deals there...but if you want the BEST fresh produce deals you'll want to see out the … [Read more...] about Shopping for Fresh Produce Bargains at a Farmer’s Market
Why You Need to Vacuum Seal Your Meats for Freezing
When vacuum sealers first came out into the marketplace they were expensive and didn't always work correctly. Fast forward a decade and you can now find them at a wide variety of price points with all kinds of different features. Three years ago I started vacuum sealing all our meats and fish that … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Vacuum Seal Your Meats for Freezing
Easy Breaded Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Breasts Recipe
During the busy weeknights I'm all about quick and easy dinners. I look for recipes that use a few basic ingredients and from start to finish...on our dinner table in less than one hour. On top of all of that...it has to be lower in calories and taste delicious! One of my go-to recipes is this … [Read more...] about Easy Breaded Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Breasts Recipe
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
The grandchildren were visiting and wanted to make some homemade chocolate caramel peanut butter cups. For this recipe, we really don't use any specific measurements. You only need 3 ingredients to make them along with some paper muffin cup liners. These are no-bake...made entirely by using the … [Read more...] about Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
When to Shop for Valentine’s Day Candy and Gifts
Valentine's Day is less than 2 weeks away. Don't wait until the last minute to purchase your Valentine's Day candy. I find that if you wait until the last minute everything is really picked over. Sure, you may get a good discount on it...but is it what you really wanted? Is it the better candy or no … [Read more...] about When to Shop for Valentine’s Day Candy and Gifts
Classic Moist Banana Muffins Recipe
Banana muffins...I admit, they're my favorite flavor when it comes to homemade muffins. They're super easy-to-make and a great way to use up over-ripe bananas that I have sitting around. When I make them...I will often use a classic recipe. Sometimes I make them plain while other times I'll toss in … [Read more...] about Classic Moist Banana Muffins Recipe
Self Indulgent Snacking – Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans
I admit, I'm a coffee lover. I drink it at least twice a day. On top of that, I like coffee flavored snacks and desserts. I seriously could eat a pint of coffee flavored ice cream in one sitting if I didn't have any self-control. Coffee, it's one of those things I just enjoy eating and drinking! ** … [Read more...] about Self Indulgent Snacking – Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans