Can you believe Christmas is just days away? We’ve been so busy with the shop this year that Christmas really snuck up on us! Now that the packaging and shipping is over, it’s time to move into full Christmas mode and I thought you might enjoy trying out a few new Christmas Cookie recipes. These …
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Today will be the last stop in our Christmas party. So, I thought it was high time we visited the sweetest part of the holidays…Christmas dessert recipes! Because…who doesn’t love Christmas dessert? I know I do! My favorite is this incredibly creamy and delicious Chocolate Chip Cheesecake that my stepmother makes every year. It is …
Looking for something sweet to serve at your holiday party? Here’s 10 Easy Christmas Treat Recipes your family will beg you to make…year after year! Today is sweets day in our Christmas party and I’m sharing some really EASY Christmas treat recipes in this post! I make A LOT of Christmas cookies and candies throughout …
This homemade orange zest cranberry sauce is a crowd pleaser…even for the folks that claim to dislike cranberry sauce. It is so incredibly different than your canned cran that people either love or hate. My family doesn’t enjoy the canned version although I don’t mind it! It brings back many childhood memories as there wasn’t …
Take a step back in time to Grandma’s house with the delectable scents of Sunday dinner and the best garlic pepper steak recipe you’ve ever had… So many of my favorite recipes began in my Gram’s kitchen. It was a special place that always smelled like some amazing concoction she was cooking up. There are …
Looking for simple and delicious, homemade Christmas cookie recipes? Look no further – here’s 4 of my absolute favorite recipes for Christmas cookies that you don’t want to miss! It’s no secret that I love to make cookies…especially Christmas cookies. In fact, I usually make so many cookies that we end up saving the leftover …
Topped with a vanilla orange glaze and filled with buttery cinnamon, these Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls take you right back to Grandma’s kitchen with just one bite. They’re perfect for Christmas morning or a special breakfast anytime of year. *UPDATED POST* – Every year for Christmas my family enjoys old fashioned cinnamon rolls for our …
Looking for a way to reduce your grocery bill? Choose a turkey breast instead of chicken and feed your whole family 27 times for less than $0.25 a meal! I’ve been itching for some turkey. It must be the cooler weather or maybe it’s just a need for more protein. But our local grocery store …
I say this with sadness because I LOVE peanut butter. Like….gravitate towards it 100% of the time. So what did I go and do? Fall hopelessly in love with a man who is deathly allergic. With lots of trial and error and patience I have come to find a couple of recipes that are still …
Coming into cold season I do all that I can to prep my families immune systems for the inevitable wave of sicknesses that come with temps dropping and school germs. One of my favorite ways is by incorporating and putting an emphasis on foods that naturally support our health overall like this vibrant and delicious …
Slow Cooker Stout Chili is the very first recipe I gravitate towards once the temps start to drop and the leaves start to turn. It is one of those dishes that warms your body and your soul. I love to cook in my slow cooker this time of the year. It is easy and convenient …
Looking for Thanksgiving dinner menu ideas? This Spicy Pumpkin Dip recipe is simple to make and only requires 3 ingredients. Perfect for an appetizer or a dessert at your Thanksgiving celebration! Even though I’ve been working hard on my new meal planner and Christmas cards, I haven’t forgotten about Thanksgiving! The Thanksgiving dinner menu is …
Happy Monday! You might notice that this week’s post looks a little bit different than our usual Monday recipe post and I really hope you’re going to love our new changes. Instead of our typical single concept posts, we’re moving toward more collective writings that will include a bit more of our story, rather than …
Did you know there was a special day just for cookies? Try these 3 homemade cookie recipes for National Homemade Cookie Day this year! National Homemade Cookie Day is celebrated on the 1st of October…every year. And we love trying out new homemade cookie recipes! We love cookies around here. And I do mean love …
Wouldn’t you love to come home and have a nice hot baked potato waiting? Especially in the summer when it’s super hot? Read on to learn how to bake potatoes in your slow cooker… I love baked potatoes! They are not only delicious, they’re healthy, too. We should really eat them more often. And the …
Homemade canned cucumber pepper relish gives those on my homestead the option of a fresh taste of summer all year long. We love a good condiment here and this little jar of heaven perks up any simple meal. It is so good you can honestly eat it up by the spoonful! I love it on …
Are you looking for a little fall flavor for your cakes and treats? Look no further than this decadent Apple Butter Frosting! Use it on cakes, cupcakes, homemade pop-tarts, muffins, pancakes…just about any food you want to frost. This yummy Apple Butter Frosting has just 4 ingredients and it takes less than 5 minutes to …
Learn how to make homemade croutons to add flavor and texture to your otherwise, boring salad! It’s salad season! And who wants to eat a plain old lettuce and tomato salad? Not me! Learning how to make homemade croutons is a great way to add flavor and texture to your otherwise, boring salad. Plus, you’ll …
This crockpot southern green beans and stewed tomatoes recipe is the perfect way to jazz up dinner! For us, it’s a holiday favorite but this dish sits nicely with any belly filling plate. This dish is something we always have accompany Thanksgiving and even Easter dinner. It goes so well with a turkey or ham. …
Need a warm and cozy meal for dinner tonight? Here’s my favorite must try fall comfort foods! The warm, homey smell of fall comfort foods, are some of my favorite reasons for the season. Soups, stews and casseroles rank at the top of my list for food year round, but during the hot, sweltering days …
Don’t waste your fruit scraps! Make your own vinegar at home instead and save a ton of money throughout the year! Do you have any idea how many items you use that contain vinegar? Think about it! From salad dressing to pickles to herbal remedies to cleaning supplies and more. Imagine the things you can …
Love a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but hate the price? Learn how to make homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup and brew your own at home! It’s time, you guys!!!! The leaves and apples are starting to fall and that means it’s time for a nice, warm, cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte. And, as you all know, I …
Our goal this year for the garden was to try and use as much as we possibly could during harvest for our families consumption and use! Trying to think outside of the box and use, freeze, process and can as much of the plants and herbs that we could! Harvesting and roasting fresh sunflower seeds …
Looking for some delicious pumpkin recipes? Look no further – here’s 46 perfect pumpkin recipes for fall that are sure to entice your taste buds. The leaves are falling, kids are back in school and the air is starting to cool down. You know what that means? It’s time for fall food and most especially, …
Love the crunchy, yummy pickles you get with a sandwich at the deli? Learn to make your own garlic dill pickles at home – no canning required! Canning pickles is always a delicious way to use up your cucumber harvest from the garden. But, imagine stocking up on pickles without having to pull out the …
Looking to reduce or replace your coffee addiction? Switch to a healthier option! This post has 4 simple and delicious, hot herbal tea recipes for any day of the year! As I mentioned the other day, I love herbal tea. And my husband and children love it, too. We drink hot herbal tea all winter …
Looking for a sweet treat to serve at your next party? These homemade cream puffs are perfect for parties, dessert or even an after school treat for the kids. My youngest daughter loves homemade cream puffs, as do the rest of us, but, she’s been asking for them for months. So, last week I finally …
This past week I made some fresh roasted tomato and herb sauce that you may can or freeze! This recipe is easy and absolutely delicious and only calls for a couple of minor adjustments if you plan to can it! I chose to freeze this first batch so that we have a quick pull out …
Are you looking for a quick and easy gift that doesn’t cost a lot of money? Just add a bottle of maple syrup to a basket and a jar of Homemade Pancakes. It makes the perfect gift for anyone! Who loves pancakes? Just about everyone I know! But, not everyone has time to make homemade …
Do you love herbal tea, but hate forking out the excess price for it at the grocery store? Learn how to make your own, delicious and relaxing tea, with this easy to follow tutorial! Drinking herbal tea is one of my favorite ways to comfort myself whether I’m sick, tired, stressed out or even just …