I'm very fortunate that I live in a part of Pennsylvania that is centrally located to hundreds of different farms, farmer's markets and orchards. From Spring through late Fall...I buy 90% of our fresh produce locally. With that said, I've always struggled with keeping it fresh...for a longer period … [Read more...] about How to Keep Food Fresh 3X Longer
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Quickly and Easily Make Your Own Ice Cream and Slushy’s at Home
How many of you enjoy making frozen treats at home? I know I do! One of the reasons I prefer making mine at home is because I have total control over the ingredients that go into them. On top of that, it' healthier and more affordable than store bought counterparts. With that said, you don't have … [Read more...] about Quickly and Easily Make Your Own Ice Cream and Slushy’s at Home
Beautiful Artisan Made Gifts from Novica
We've been featuring beautiful products that are hand-crafted and artisan-made from Novica here on this blog since 2011. Everything that I've reviewed and the several items that I have purchased have been beautiful and extremely well-made. I've been pleased 100% of the time which is really hard to … [Read more...] about Beautiful Artisan Made Gifts from Novica
How to Decorate Cakes and Cupcakes with Ease!
The holidays are quickly approaching and many of us will be hosting some family get-togethers or attending parties. On top of that, we have all of those wintertime birthdays, baby showers and other types of parties to contend with. I'm the type of person who prefers to make homemade cakes and … [Read more...] about How to Decorate Cakes and Cupcakes with Ease!
Holiday Baking with Corningware
We just finished up a Pre-Thanksgiving Party and Christmas & New Year's Day is just around the corner. The next few weeks will fly by fast and many of us will be busy cooking up holiday meals and entertaining our family & friends. It's important that when you are preparing your everyday … [Read more...] about Holiday Baking with Corningware
Top 5 Must-Have Foodie Stocking Stuffers
Trudeau Holiday Stocking Stuffers Hung by the chimney with care, holiday stockings can hold some of the best gifts of the season. Both affordable and just the right size to stuff the stockings of the foodie, home chef, baker, wine lover, and culinary wiz, here are a few of our favorites from … [Read more...] about Top 5 Must-Have Foodie Stocking Stuffers
Function and Style Built Into a Kitchen Trash Can
A kitchen trash can. It's something we all need and something that we all use. Usually when I need a new one...I head to the local department or discount store and pick up an ugly plastic can for a few bucks. Those cans don't last long and they sure in heck don't look nice either. Well, that all … [Read more...] about Function and Style Built Into a Kitchen Trash Can
Home Water Bath Canning Essentials
For the past 25+ years I've been doing home canning. Luckily for me...I've had 2 great teachers in my life...my grandmother and my father-in-law who both taught me the basics & then I took that knowledge and expanded it by attending some local classes and reading books on home canning. Over the … [Read more...] about Home Water Bath Canning Essentials