A few weeks ago I stopped in to a local bakery and bought a loaf of pomegranate bread. It was the first time in many years that I have enjoyed anything containing pomegranates or its flavor. Buying that bread reminded me how much I loved pomegranates in my early twenties and when I saw this recipe … [Read more...] about Pomegranate Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Recipes
Homemade Vanilla Pudding Shines with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is undoubtedly one of the core ingredients in my kitchen. I reach for my trusty bottle of vanilla nearly every time I bake, and it’s a must for ice cream and even some savory dishes. When an ingredient is that important, it’s essential to use the best, which is why I love … [Read more...] about Homemade Vanilla Pudding Shines with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Banana Fruit Bread Recipe
In case you haven't guessed, I'm passionate about baking. I got my first baking experience at the age of 13 and have loved it ever since. Like most little girls, the first thing that I ever made was a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Shortly after the cookie-making experience, I ventured … [Read more...] about Banana Fruit Bread Recipe
Homemade Classic Yellow Cake Recipe
Need to make a cake but don't have a boxed mix sitting on your shelf? Just prefer making your cakes from scratch? If you answered YES to either of those questions, I think you're going to enjoy this recipe. It's a recipe to make a basic homemade yellow cake. I call it "basic" because you can add-in … [Read more...] about Homemade Classic Yellow Cake Recipe
Pennsylvania Dutch Applesauce Cake Recipe
After my husband and I got married we moved down to Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. If you're unfamiliar with Lancaster, it's widely known as Lancaster Amish Country. A lot of our neighbors were Amish or Pennsylvania Dutch and shared many of their family recipes with me. The Pennsylvania Dutch … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Dutch Applesauce Cake Recipe
Brussels Sprouts and Orzo Slaw Recipe
How many of you enjoy eating your Brussels Sprouts? I do! I'm particularly fond a Brussels Sprouts that have been steamed (super soft) and then smothered in a creamy cheese & butter sauce. Everyone will eat their Brussels sprouts in this fresh dish! Thinly slicing or shaving them adds great … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts and Orzo Slaw Recipe
Home Canning: Raspberry Jam Recipe
Five years ago when we moved into our home we planted 4 raspberry bushes at the back of our property. During the first year we only got a handful of berries, but as the years have gone on...we've gotten more and more. I now get enough fresh red raspberries to make a batch of homemade jam every … [Read more...] about Home Canning: Raspberry Jam Recipe
Top 10 Lunch Box Hacks for Back-to-School
As kids across the country start heading back to school for the upcoming school year, Hormel Foods Corporation, is providing its top “lunch box hacks” of the year to help simplify weekly school lunch and snack time preparation all while adding some fun surprises when students open their lunch … [Read more...] about Top 10 Lunch Box Hacks for Back-to-School