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Get on the sourdough wagon! Mix up some flour, water, and watch magic happen with homemade sourdough bread. Here’s the hows and whys and what you need to make your own beautiful loaf. Making homemade bread isn’t new for a lot of us. It has gone from a novelty to a staple for so many of us. Whether you wanted to control the ingredients, wanted healthier bread, or just wanted… Continue Reading
Need some new inspiration in your cooking or want to learn some new skills? These YouTube bloggers will help you get going in the right direction. Sometimes, burnout in the kitchen can happen. It can rather scary for some. You get caught in a rut with cooking, and find yourself cooking the same thing over and over. For me as a food blogger, it was very hard to deal with…. Continue Reading
Cinco de Mayo is a fun celebration of the Mexican victory over the French army. Here are some delicious recipes to help you celebrate and enjoy the day. Back in 1862, a very large French army was defeated by the much smaller Mexican army. This day gave the Mexican army some much needed morale boost during the Battle of Puebla and it slowed the French army’s advancement towards Mexico City…. Continue Reading
This raw cauliflower salad, with sweet peas, creamy cheese, and loads of garlic is perfect for those summer BBQ’s! I first tried this recipe during a gathering of friends a couple of years ago. My friend Lauralee brought it, and it was sooo good. She was on keto, and needed some new ways to eat her veggies. Thus, this salad. I have revved it up a bit and changed some… Continue Reading
Creamy, comforting, and so satisfying, you will love this easy potato pancake recipe! Mashed potatoes are nearly as “American” as apple pie. They are seen quite often in many homes, as a savory starchy side dish, or even as the star of a meal. Mashed potatoes can take many dishes from “hmmmm” to “WOW” by adding seasonings, cheese, or sour cream. You can make them from scratch by peeling, boiling,… Continue Reading
Smooth, with a tangy sweet finish, this easy homemade French dressing is perfect for all your salad needs! Growing up, we ate at lot of taco salads. They were my mother’s favorite dinner, especially in the summer. She would mix the taco meat with the lettuce, chips, cheese in a large bowl. Then, she would drown it all in store bought, French or catalina dressing. Making the taco salad would… Continue Reading
So soft, chewy, and just like you’d get from a bakery, you’ll love these easy to make peanut butter chip cookies. The perfect cookie has to be soft, chewy, and dunkable. My favorite are the bakery soft cookies that nearly melt in your mouth. My hubby isn’t a big fan of chocolate chips, but he loves this peanut butter cookie recipe. Are these peanut butter cookies? Well, not in the… Continue Reading
Sweet, with just a bit of refreshing tartness, this easy pink lemonade is a summer treat to enjoy all year long! Since moving south, one of our favorite summer drinks is homemade lemonade. Our favorite local restaurant makes different lemonades throughout the week, and their pink lemonade recipe is amazing. I wanted to see if I could recreate that at home to enjoy more often. I spent some time researching… Continue Reading
One of the basic mother sauces, you will love how easy this homemade hollandaise is to put together. Great for eggs Benedict, vegetables and more! A classic hollandaise sauce is the key to a great eggs Benedict. It’s the perfect topper for crispy toasted English muffins, with basted or poached eggs. Some will put Canadian bacon, ham, or regular bacon as well. However, making a good sauce can be heartbreaking…. Continue Reading
With a fully mature sourdough starter, homemade bread without commercial yeast is possible. *originally posted September 2017* Did you know that you can make your bread without the dried yeast packets? YES, you can! All you need is some flour and water. Flour and water mixed together can catch the wild yeast in the air, creating a sourdough starter. Sourdough starters have been used for centuries, before the commercialization of… Continue Reading
