My canning season starts in April and runs through the end of October every year. I got my first taste at canning when I was a little girl helping my grandmother in the kitchen. When I became an adult, I expanded on the skills I had learned and now I'm proficient at water bath and steam (pressure) … [Read more...] about Home Canning – Quartered White Potatoes with Recipe
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How to Make a Whiskey Sour
My dad doesn't drink much alcohol but when he does, it's almost always a Whiskey Sour. I'm not sure why he enjoys them, but he does! Last weekend when my parents were over I made him two of them! You can garnish the whiskey sour with the classic lemon wedge and cherry or mix-it-up a bit. I will … [Read more...] about How to Make a Whiskey Sour
Baked Brown Sugar Glazed Wild Alaskan Cod Recipe
This year we've been trying to eat healthier and have been incorporating a lot of fish and seafood into our diets. We've been enjoying it grilled, baked and/or pan-friend. It's very versatile and easy to prepare. It can be the main focus on your dinner plate or used as an ingredient in something … [Read more...] about Baked Brown Sugar Glazed Wild Alaskan Cod Recipe
How to Freeze Fresh Grapes
My family loves grapes and they're always on my shopping list. One of my favorite places to purchase them is at our local farmer's market where I buy them in bulk. I always get them at a good price and they're fresher than what you find in the grocery store! * This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Fresh Grapes
How to Make a Cosmopolitan Cocktail Drink
The Cosmopolitan is a classic and has been around for decades. The first time I had ever tried one was when my husband and I were eating out at a 5 star restaurant for our anniversary a few years ago. They're easy-to-make and make a great dinner or after-dinner cocktail. * This post may contain … [Read more...] about How to Make a Cosmopolitan Cocktail Drink
Baked Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Wild Alaskan COHO Salmon Recipe
This year we've been trying to eat healthier and have been incorporating a lot of fish and seafood into our diets. We've been enjoying it grilled, baked and/or pan-friend. It's very versatile and easy to prepare. It can be the main focus on your dinner plate or used as an ingredient in something … [Read more...] about Baked Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Wild Alaskan COHO Salmon Recipe
Save Money on Groceries with the Swagbuck’s TADA App
We've been members of Swagbucks for 10+ years. It's a website where you can earn money and gift cards to your favorite stores by shopping online (through their links), taking quick & easy surveys, printing out coupons, watching videos, playing online and mobile games, etc. It's free to … [Read more...] about Save Money on Groceries with the Swagbuck’s TADA App
Clover Valley Toaster Pastries are Affordable and Delicious
My love for toaster pastries began during my teen years when I needed to grab something quick for breakfast before heading out to school. Some days I would have a few minutes to heat them up and on other days I ate them straight from the package. Either way is good, but I do prefer them toasted. … [Read more...] about Clover Valley Toaster Pastries are Affordable and Delicious