My experience with winter squash has often-times just been split in half and baked in the oven. It’s a classic preparation but a bit boring. I’ve also made Butternut Soup once in a while which is delicious but I decided to try out a new recipe and it’s quickly become a new fall favorite. The…
We have a rather large herb garden on our property. It didn’t start out that way but many herbs are hardy here in Michigan and my small patches of 2-inch plants are now 6-8 feet wide! Basil isn’t hardy here but we spread many packets of seeds in the spring and the basil…
A tasty snack is that is so sweet and satisfying. It’s also super quick to make AND Kid and Adult friendly. Tools • Toaster • Kitchen blow torch** • Knife Ingredients • Bread • Hazelnut Spread • Marshmallow Fluff RecipeToast your bread. Spread your hazelnut spread on the toast. Top the hazelnut spread with…
This is not your grandma’s tomato sauce recipe. And Bonus -There is no need for boiling, peeling, or seeding the tomatoes for this sauce! I make this slow cooker tomato sauce every year because we love homegrown tomatoes and I always plant too many tomato plants. This recipe makes about four (4) quarts of…
My experience with winter squash has often-times just been split in half and baked in the oven. It’s a classic preparation but a bit boring. I’ve also made Butternut Soup once in a while which is delicious but I decided to try out a new recipe and it’s quickly become a new fall favorite. The…
What to with all the fresh zucchini in your garden or at the farmers market? This easy kid-friendly meal will chase away the what’s for dinner summer blues.., and is a healthy use for your abundance of squash. Here’s what you’ll need for these delish Stuffed Zucchini Boats First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees…
SPRING is Finally here!! Easter is coming and my daughter loves to make these little nests. They are cute, sweet, crunchy and salty. The little piles of chocolate pretzel sticks do take a bit of time as you have to make a little well in the middle to put the chocolate eggs but they are…
I couldn’t find a great slow cooker cobbler recipe that had a homemade crust so I made up my own! We love this recipe, I have made it A LOT. It has less sugar than most recipes because we really like the Fresh fruit to shine through. I like crust so this recipe makes a…
This recipe is ridiculously easy. With very little effort and supplies, you can whip up a sizeable amount of treats in no time at all. These last a long time in a container without getting stale although you probably won’t have them around that long! Three ingredients mixed and BOOM you’re on your way. Tools…
This sweet snack might be my new favorite. It takes over our lives during the holidays we make so much of this. One batch can make many treat bags for friends, teachers and family members. It is highly addictive because it is sweet, crunchy and salty from the peanuts. Ask my friend Jeannie about it…
This is a very loose “recipe”. I have a large herb garden at home and am constantly looking for ways to use them up in the spring and summer. Chive Blossoms come and go so quickly in the spring and this is a tasty and beautiful way to add their mild oniony flavor all…
I love this kind of recipe. Uncomplicated, very few ingredients, plus it’s comforting and homey. This recipe came from my mom. She taught me how to make it years ago and when I taste it it makes me think of her and makes me feel like a little kid again. That’s what I love about…
Fall is here and we were lucky to have a really lovely and mild October here in Michigan this year. We are also so blessed to have SO many wonderful Cider Mills in our state! Each one has their own unique recipe for apple cider and donuts. When I was a kid my parents always…