When it comes to fruity cocktails the Strawberry Daiquiri is one of my favorites. I was 21 years old the first time I tried one. They've been one of my favorites ever since. Daiquiris are fairly easy to make and you only need a few ingredients to make them. When I make them at home I always garnish … [Read more...] about How to Make a Strawberry Daiquiri – Shaker Method
Recipes
Home Canning Blueberry Applesauce with Recipe and Tips
Every year during home canning season I like to make 12-16 jars of blueberry applesauce for my winter pantry. It’s fairly easy to make and always tastes better than store bought applesauce. I typically follow the Ball Canning Recipe but do cheat by using my slow cooker to cook down the apples which … [Read more...] about Home Canning Blueberry Applesauce with Recipe and Tips
Sweet and Tangy Grilled Barbecue Chicken Wings
Grilling season is finally here in the northeast. We typically grill outside 8-9 months out of the year, depending on weather conditions. Last month we got ready for the new grilling season by giving our gas grill a good overall cleaning. While cleaning it my husband inspects it from top-to-bottom … [Read more...] about Sweet and Tangy Grilled Barbecue Chicken Wings
How to Make a Hiroshima Cocktail
Okay, I admit. I had never had a Hiroshimo until I was at a friend's house a few weeks ago. It has Bailey's Irish Cream in it along with a few other ingredients and I loved it. My friend showed me how to make them and they're easy! This is the type of drink that everyone should try at least once in … [Read more...] about How to Make a Hiroshima Cocktail
Supreme Tradition Poultry Seasoning Whole Roasted Chicken
A few months ago I stumbled upon the Supreme Tradition Poultry Seasoning at our local Dollar Tree Store and have been using it ever since! I think we've used a total of 3 bottles of this seasoning over the past few months. It's delicious and even though it says poultry seasoning, you can use it on … [Read more...] about Supreme Tradition Poultry Seasoning Whole Roasted Chicken
How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea
Every time I go out with a group of friends or entertain at our home someone orders a Long Island Iced Tea. It's one of the most popular cocktails in America, especially among females. It's a drink that I've been making and enjoying for several years. It's easy-to-make but does require quite a few … [Read more...] about How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
Last weekend I whipped up an easy-to-make Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad using a Hidden Valley Ranch recipe with a few substitutions. It was delicious and I already plan on making it again next week. The family quickly devoured this one! We're not fans of olives so we omitted those and used green peas. … [Read more...] about Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
Home Canning – Quartered White Potatoes with Recipe
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