Creamy custard that is no bake? You bet! You’ll love how easy this no bake vanilla custard is to make! Smooth, creamy custard is the perfect finish for just about any meal. It’s one of the easiest desserts I learned, to be honest. Easy and delicious? Oh, yeah, baby! What is custard? Custard is basically milk or cream and eggs, and sometimes uses flour or gelatin to thicken it. Many… Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Peppermint Mocha
Enjoy the minty fresh flavors of this decadent, rich, peppermint mocha any time of year! When the days start getting shorter, the hubby, Frenchman and I love to enjoy hot beverages in the evening. The kind that make you want to curl up with a good book, soft blanket and just forget that the world exists for a while. You too? What is it about a hot cup of our favorite… Continue Reading
Homemade Barbeque Sauce
A little tangy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and a little smoky. This easy homemade barbeque sauce has all of that in an easy to make recipe! You’ll never need bottled sauce again! Grilling season is a year round thing in our home. We love the smoky, tangy taste of all things barbeque. Hubby and the boy could almost drink barbeque sauce, they enjoy it so much. The bottled… Continue Reading
Easy No Bake Pumpkin Mousse
Rich, creamy, and fully of pumpkin flavors, this easy pumpkin mousse is the perfect dessert for your holiday table! When you need a quick dessert for the holidays, and you don’t have time to bake, what do you normally reach for? In the past, I would run to the store and buy a pie. Now, that’s not the worst thing you could ever do. Honestly. I think that there is… Continue Reading
Best Tips for Holiday Cookies
Are you ready for your holiday cookie baking? When it’s time, you will want these tips to help you bake your very best! Plus, over 150 cookie recipes to get you started today! Working in the restaurant back of house in the bakery area was probably the most fun part of my job ever. I learned so much about cakes, muffins, cookies, and pies in those years. Here are some… Continue Reading
Why I Use Azure Standard
When you want high quality food at an affordable price, where do you go? Here are my top reasons for using Azure Standard for it’s high quality pantry staples. Getting the best quality food that I can afford to feed my family has always been my priority. When I first found out about Azure Standard, I was honestly skeptical. I had previous issues with ordering food online from other companies,… Continue Reading
Homemade Ketchup
Thick and rich, perfect for fries, burgers and more, once you make your own homemade ketchup, you’ll never go back to store bought again! For most of us, grabbing a bottle of ketchup at the store is just what we do. I’ll admit, that is how we “ketchup” most of the time. From burgers and fries, and using as a base for many recipes such as bbq sauce, ketchup is… Continue Reading
Homemade Seasoning Salt
Just like your favorite Lawry’s blend, only better! This homemade seasoning salt goes great on beef, chicken, fish, vegetables, or just about any other food you can think of! As a child, my mother would add flavor to most of her cooking by using seasoning salt. She would shake it on everything, from burgers and meatloaf to eggs. When she bought another Lawry’s red canister, it usually meant lots of… Continue Reading
Sparkling Strawberry Limeade
Enjoy the fresh combination of strawberries and lime in a refreshing, sparkling drink. This sparkling strawberry limeade is great for a hot summer day. Would you like a refreshing drink that is both sweet and tart at the same time? You are going to love this! It’s just a couple ingredients to make, and so simple. I like to have the simple syrup on hand to make this quickly whenever… Continue Reading
Strawberry Chia Overnight Oats
Creamy oats, combined with almond milk, sweet strawberries and the power house food chia seeds make an easy to grab and go breakfast that will keep you full all morning long! Who decided that oatmeal was good cold? I would like to give that first person a “high five”. While you CAN heat overnight oats if you prefer them warm, I really have enjoyed them as they are, straight from… Continue Reading