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
Recipes
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
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