Homemade Fun-Size Candy Bars

Homemade Fun Size Candy Bars

Are you guys ready for this? I didn’t know if I was when I started but yeah…I’m glad I went through with it. I did a post on homemade candy corns a couple of weeks back and it was a pretty big success (both on the internet and with my family).  So, … Read more

Simple, Homemade Pumpkin Ravioli with Butter-Sage Sauce

Simple, Homemade Pumpkin Ravioli with Butter Sage Sauce

I love ravioli. In fact, I love most Italian food but I think ravioli might be one of my favorites.  But making pasta at home?  Not so much.  I mean, I’m sure I could do it and I probably will someday.  But right now in my life?  I don’t think my life right now … Read more

Homemade Candy Corns with *Less* of the Junk

Homemade Candy Corns with Less of the Junk

I’m not one of those moms who forbids candy at Halloween. We go trick or treating (last year was our first year, actually).  We get candy, we eat it (in moderation) and we enjoy it.  But I’m never THRILLED by all the sugar and junk that I’m filling my kids’ belly with … Read more

Flavor Infused Water

Flavor Infused Water

I love soda. There. I said it. And more specifically, I love Coca-Cola Classic. There.  I said it again. I’m not proud of this fact but alas, it is part of me.  Nothing beats the tingly feeling of a freshly “cracked” can of Coke as it slithers down your throat. But enough … Read more

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: 3 Different Ways

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 3 Different Ways

Every year, after we’ve carved our pumpkins, I always say I’m going to save the seeds and roast them.  And every year, a bucket of pumpkin “guts” sits on my counter for 5 days or more before it is sent to the compost. But I declared that this year was going to … Read more

Pumpkin Waffles

Pumpkin Waffles

I know I’m not the only one who loves to put pumpkin into everything this time of year. Here’s a simple a delicious recipe for homemade, pumpkin waffles. Ingredients 1 cup flour (your choice) 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 eggs 1 cup milk … Read more

Small-Batch, Homemade Applesauce

Small Batch, Homemade Applesauce

We had an amazing Labor Day weekend.  One of the best weekends in recent memory. We headed three hours south to the little town and did some serious apple picking. It was so much fun and only a *tiny* bit hot and humid.  (Ok…. maybe it was a lot bit hot and … Read more

Cooking with Dried Beans: Why and How

Different types of dried beans and lentils

Beans are one of the delicious and healthy food items that you can add to different types of dishes. However, some people use dried beans instead of regular beans. One may ask – Why use dried beans? Are they any better? Or do they provide more health benefits? To answer these questions … Read more

Fresh Homemade Ketchup Recipe

Fresh Homemade Ketchup Recipe

Have I mentioned that I froze a bunch of tomatoes last spring? Yeah, I know, I’ve mentioned it only a million times.  Well, you should know, they’re gone now.  I’ve used them all!  My freezer has never felt so empty! Originally I made pasta sauce, then I made pizza sauce and now … Read more

Homemade Sourdough Pancakes

Homemade Sourdough Pancakes

I’m always looking for new ways to use my sourdough starter.  So far, the homemade English muffins have been my favorite way to use it but these sourdough pancakes may be a close second. Check out the recipe below and let me know if you give them a try. Ingredients For the … Read more