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
Easy Dairy Free Homemade Almond Milk
Need a dairy free milk beverage that you can make in just a few minutes? 2 ingredients, and a blender and you can have homemade almond milk, perfect for cooking or drinking! Whether you dealing with lactose intolerance, want to stay away from diary, or you just want a dairy free milk from time to time, this great almond milk recipe couldn’t be easier. Learning how to make almond milk… Continue Reading
Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats
You’ll love these easy overnight oats with delightful combination of sweet blueberries and almonds! This easy, healthy, breakfast recipe is perfect for prepping ahead of time! It’s just a couple of simple ingredients, combined together, and chilled in the fridge. When you are ready to eat, simply pop the top, grab a spoon and enjoy! What are overnight oats? Just the the name implies, they are oats that are allowed… Continue Reading
Italian Bread Dipping Oil
Savory spices and Parmesan cheese blend with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to create a delicious Italian bread dipping oil you will love! I love making fresh, homemade bread. There’s something almost therapeutic about it. Taking out any frustration you have on that dough is a great stress relief, in my opinion. When I make a lot of bread, we eat a lot of sandwiches. Another way to consume all… Continue Reading
Cherry Lemon or Limeade
Light and refreshing, you’ll love this cherry lemonade! Switch it up easily for cherry limeade, too! Need a refreshing break from plain water, soda, or iced tea? Have I got just the drink for you! Only 4 ingredients, and super easy to make! Cherry lemonade should be on your to make list today! Sweet grenadine, sugar, cherries and the tart of lemon juice are super refreshing. Want to make it… Continue Reading