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Iced London Fog Latte Recipe

My daughter’s favorite tea is Earl Grey. A few years ago, I came across a recipe for London Fog. It’s a hot Earl Grey Latte that’s often sweetened with a little honey. With the temperatures rising here in the south, we thought it would be fun to come up with an iced version of her […]

Beef And Broccoli Recipe With Frozen Broccoli

I love Chinese takeout, but it doesn’t always fit the budget or my waistline. Whenever I get a hankering, I make this beef and broccoli recipe with frozen broccoli. Between the easy veggie and the stew meat, it’s easy to find the ingredients and the dish comes together quickly. Doesn’t that look delicious? Here’s the […]

How To Make Iced Mocha At Home

A mason jar of iced mocha topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

With temperatures starting to climb, I’m ready to change things up in my coffee routine and this homemade iced mocha fits the bill perfectly. If you’ve been a reader and newsletter subscriber for some time, you know how much I love my coffee. While I still prefer black, hot coffee first thing in the morning, […]

Homemade Potato Zucchini Soup

I made a batch of potato zucchini soup yesterday and went I went to the blog to look for the recipe to share in my weekly newsletter, I couldn’t believe I’d never published it on here. My mom has been making this soup for as long as I can remember and I make plenty of […]

Kale and White Bean Soup

Kale is one of my go-to greens throughout winter and early spring. You can grow it in the garden, in a pot on the patio, or buy it at your favorite grocery store or farmer’s market. Kale is considered a superfood. Combined with the fiber and protein from the beans, this kale and white bean […]

Cowboy Candy Recipe with White Vinegar

Pretty little jars of cowboy candy or pickled jalapenos

I picked the last of my jalapenos from the garden a few days ago, right before the first frost and it was time to make one last batch of my favorite new condiment – Cowboy Candy. We only grew two little plants in containers, but boy have they been prolific. We’ve used them fresh in […]

Simple Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Two Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies - Glass Jar with homemade oat cookies spilling out.

I’ve been doing a good bit of baking lately and today I’m making a batch of these banana oatmeal cookies. Since we’re all stuck in the house, with extra time on our hands, it only makes sense. Plus it’s a great way to relieve stress and feel like we’re treating ourselves to a little something […]

Quick and Easy Flatbread Recipe

Don’t panic when the grocery store is out of bread, or when you’re trying to avoid having to go to the store. It’s surprisingly easy to make your own bread at home with just a handful of ingredients. I have an extensive tutorial on baking bread at home, but if you want to make something […]

Here’s What We’re Doing To Prepare for A Possible Pandemic

Since sharing my thoughts on making your own hand sanitizer and where to look for the commercial once when your local drug and box stores are running out, I have gotten quite a few questions about what my family and I are doing to get ready for the potential of a Covid-19 outbreak in our […]

Easy Homemade Hand Sanitizer Using Rubbing Alcohol and Aloe

Small bottle of clear alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Let me start by saying that hand sanitizer isn’t something I use frequently. I think given the option, washing your hands with warm water and soap (thoroughly) is a much better option. I also want you to know that I am not a medical professional and am simply sharing what I am doing for me […]

Instant Pot Creamed Corn Recipe

Bowl of creamed corn with parsley garnish

I don’t know about you, but I can use all the help I can get cooking around the holidays. If you’re making a lot of the traditional dishes from scratch, every burner on your stove will be in use and you have a timetable for what goes in the oven when. Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, […]

Homemade Apple Pie Recipes

Freshly baked apple pie, shown here baked in a cast iron skillet, but could also be baked in a regular pie tin.

There’s a reason they call it “As American As Apple Pie”. We have certainly perfected this simple little treat over the years. Below you will find two of my favorite homemade apple pie recipes. The first is a little more involved (but certainly well worth the little extra effort), while the second recipe is easy enough even […]

Homemade Chocolate Pie

Yum, is there anything better than a nice slice of homemade chocolate pie for dessert when you have a hankering for something chocolate? If you ask me there isn’t so it’s about time I shared one of my favorite pie recipes. Enjoy! Homemade Chocolate Pie Recipe 2 cups sugar 1 cup flour 5 eggs (separate yolks […]

Homemade Fish Fry Mix Recipe

Fried fish cooked to perfection using homemade fish fry mix, served with lemon and tartar sauce.

I have a confession to make. I don’t fry fish most of the year, even though it’s a family favorite, especially when I use this homemade fish fry mix recipe to make the coating. The problem is that I don’t like the smell in the house. It lingers, no matter how careful you are or […]

How To Make The Perfect Pie Crust

how to make homemade pies from scratch starting with the crust

What is the first thing we say when asked: “How’s the pie?” We always comment on the crust: “The crust just fell apart and was so flaky and tender.” That is what every pie baker wants to hear. And THAT is what scares many people away from making their own pie crust, and possibly their own pies. […]

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