Recipes

Last weekend we had the grandchildren over for a sleepover and movie night. For snacking, I whipped up a batch of Muddy Buddies Cereal Snack Mix. I make it the traditional way but tossed in a few extra goodies to really ramp up the flavor. Once you have it prepared you want to store it in an … [Read more...] about Chex Cereal Snack Mix with M & M Candies and Mini Marshmallows

This blackberry apple fruit crisp is easy-to-make and only requires a few basic ingredients. The fresh blackberries add just a little bit of sweetness to it but still allows the "apple taste" to shine through. The fall season is the perfect time to whip up a homemade apple crisp! Apples are … [Read more...] about Blackberry Apple Crisp Recipe

This was our first year of growing Butternut Squash in our backyard garden and I'm happy to report that it was a total success! We planted 2 Butternut Squash plants with each one yielding approximately 6 large squashes each! Over the past few weeks I've been using them in various recipes like this … [Read more...] about Baked Butternut Squash and Cheese Casserole Recipe

Mead, often referred to as the "nectar of the gods," has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. This ancient beverage, created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes combined with fruits, spices, grains, or hops, holds a special place in the annals of human civilization. This post … [Read more...] about The History of Mead and How You Can Make Your Own

This year my one and only zucchini plant in our backyard garden gave us several nice-sized zucchinis. Last week I baked a batch of homemade Zucchini Pineapple Bread in glass mason jars. I love baking in the jars which gives you nice single-serve or 2-people serving sizes. Also a nice way to make … [Read more...] about Zucchini Pineapple Bread Recipe Baked in Glass Mason Jars

This year we've tried our hand of growing squash in our garden. We were pleasantly surprised that one plant produced 9 squash over 5 weeks of time. I opted to can 5 quarts of diced squash to use this winter when making casseroles, stews or stir-fry recipes. Last week I made an easy-to-make stove-top … [Read more...] about Sauteed Fresh Yellow Squash Side Dish Recipe

This honey barbecue sauce recipe is for those who like their chicken wings more on the sweeter side than the spicy side. Everyone in my family enjoys this recipe including the kids. They won't touch spicy foods. Once you have the bbq sauce prepared you'll want to marinate the chicken wings in the … [Read more...] about Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe for Grilled Chicken Wings