Every year I look forward to the month of July when we harvest fresh raspberries from our raspberry patch. Its really easy to grow your own red raspberries if you have a little bit of space on your property. They don't require much care other than a little bit of pruning & fertilizing during the … [Read more...] about Homemade Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Recipes
How to Make the Perfect Dirty Martini
My husband and I enjoy going out once in awhile on a date night. We will typically go out for dinner and drinks while a babysitter keeps on eye on the kids. It's a great way for us to re-connect and spend some one-on-one time together. With that said, Covid-19 has kept us at home for almost a year. … [Read more...] about How to Make the Perfect Dirty Martini
How to Make a Strawberry Mojito
During the months of May and June in the northeast you'll find local (fresh) strawberries in-season. When purchasing fresh strawberries you always want to inspect them first. Look through the basket (top and bottom) to make sure the berries don't have mold or bruising. They should be plump and have … [Read more...] about How to Make a Strawberry Mojito
Minty Green Candy and Popcorn Clusters for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and this year I'll be making the Minty Green Candy and Popcorn Clusters for my two children to enjoy. Every year when St. Patty's Day rolls around I like to prepare a special Irish themed dinner along with green snacks and beverages. My children really … [Read more...] about Minty Green Candy and Popcorn Clusters for St. Patrick’s Day
Goji Berries and Popcorn Trail Mix Recipe
I enjoy trail mixes but I'm all about the homemade versions. I like to control the ingredients going into them and only add the items that I personally like. Way too often the ones out in the retail marketplace have goodies added to them that I dislike, taste stale or are too expensive to buy. … [Read more...] about Goji Berries and Popcorn Trail Mix Recipe
Old Fashion Corn Bread Muffins Recipe
When I was a little girl money was tight. The country had just come out of the great depression and people were trying to make ends meet. They would use and re-use everything that they could and almost everything that we ate was made from scratch. There were no convenience foods lining our freezer … [Read more...] about Old Fashion Corn Bread Muffins Recipe
Eat Plants Every Day 90+ Flavorful Recipes to Bring More Plants Into Your Daily Meals Cookbook
Looking to bring more plants into your daily meals? Trying to eat more healthy? If so, the Eat Plants Every Day 90+ Flavorful Recipes to Bring More Plants Into Your Daily Meals is the perfect cookbook to add to your collection. The book is written by acclaimed culinary writer Chef Blair Warsham and … [Read more...] about Eat Plants Every Day 90+ Flavorful Recipes to Bring More Plants Into Your Daily Meals Cookbook
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe
Looking for an easy-to-make appetizer for your next family gathering? If so, these sweet and sour meatballs are perfect! To save time and energy I purchase a large package of frozen, fully-cooked meatballs at my local grocery store. I thaw them out at room temperature for about an hour or so before … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe