Growing up, we almost always had apple butter in the house. We primarily enjoyed it on hash browns or potato pancakes (if you haven’t tried that, you simply must!) I also loved spreading it on Ritz crackers and (don’t tell) eating it straight out of the jar by the spoonful. I think my mum bought …
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OK, I know there is an over abundance of sugar in the typical American diet. But, did you know that not all sweeteners are created equally? I won’t go into detail about why refined (white) and artificial sweeteners are bad for you, but I will give you a few sweeteners you can feel good about. …
Little Leprechauns are bound to love this delicious St. Patrick’s Day lunch whether they enjoy it at home or you pack it for them for school. A fun St. Patrick’s Day lunch for hungry little leprechauns. St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Ingredients: Sandwiches Whole wheat bread Cheese slices Rainbow Assorted fruit such as: Red: strawberries or …
‘Tis the season for decorating cookies, and in our house decorating sugar cookies and gingerbread just isn’t nearly enough, this year we decorated Oreo’s too . Make yummy reindeer cookie treats with the kids this holiday season What you need: Oreo cookies (we used the red crème Winter Oreo’s) M&M’s (red) Candy eyes Pretzels Chocolate …
Kids are going to love these fun treats for Halloween, and best of all they are simple to make. Jelly in orange rinds was something I grew up, especially for parties. I don’t know what made me think of it, but as I was driving around the other day I suddenly had an idea to …
I know pumpkin is top dog this time of year, but apples are one of my favorite flavors of fall. My family goes to the Apple orchard several times a year to pick up apples. They start coming in around Labor Day and can last till about March (just in time for the spring produce …
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As soon as it gets cool, I start thinking soup ALL THE TIME. The crockpots go into overdrive and I make soup several times a week. For fall, you can’t rule out making pumpkin soup. If you think that pumpkin is only for pie, then you’re missing out! Pumpkin Soup Recipe Pumpkin Soup Rating Prep …
It’s getting that time of year when the weather is warming up and we like lighter dishes and grilling out — corn on the cob, asparagus salad and light pasta dishes. A few days ago, I saw this corn and black bean salad recipe on the Farmer’s Almanac Facebook page and immediately knew that I …
Deviled eggs are such a great go-to side item because they work all year — from leftover Easter eggs or holidays to summer picnics and cookouts — and require very little prep and cooking. Best of all, they’re crowd pleasers — little kids and adults alike all seem to love eggs made this way. (The …
Graduation time is upon us! It seems like with all the excitement — the ceremony, the food, the invites, the party (THE PARTY!) — the graduation cake sometimes gets pushed aside until you end up with one of those boring sheet cakes with “Happy Graduation!” scrawled in blue across white icing. While there’s nothing wrong …
I was never a fan of cranberry sauce growing up. It’s probably because we only had that jellied kind that you have to suction out of a can. However, I really enjoy it now that I’ve started making it on my own–especially when using it for dips, brie and other things. So, you might want …
Peppermint bark has been a part of my Christmas holidays for as long as I can remember. It seems like no matter which side of the family we visited, there was always a container of homemade peppermint bark in some shape. When you make it, you can break your bark apart or you can cut …
Football food should be fun, don’t you think? During football season, you’re gathering with friends, there’s beer and generally lots of good finger food. However, easy and fast is key to the snacks during the season. Enter football rice krispie treats! The great thing about these chocolate rice krispie treat footballs is that they will …
I fell in love with these sandwiches a few years ago when we made them with leftover ham from Thanksgiving. That’s what’s so great about them–they are perfect to use up any ham from parties, holidays or even leftover ham lunch meat before it goes bad. They will become a family favorite. I promise. Oh, …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Whether you’re hosting the meal at your house or bringing some pitch-in dishes to someone else’s house, it’s important to consider that there will probably be at least one person there with special dietary needs like diabetes. However, having special food dishes doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice …
If you’re a diabetic, or cook for a diabetic, you know how challenging it can be, especially during parties and holidays. However, diabetic food isn’t like it used to be. People are getting more creative and there are more substitute ingredients to use now than ever before. So, we looked around and found the best …
In our house we use regular sugar. In fact, I really have a distaste for “sugar-free” foods that are loaded with chemical fake sugars that pass themselves off as a healthier option. My thought? Eat the real stuff, but in moderation. And that’s what we try to instill in our kids. Except – that doesn’t …
If you’re looking for an easy side dish for Thanksgiving or for a potluck, this crockpot corn casserole will be your new favorite friend (and everyone who tastes it). Throw a few ingredients in a crock pot in the morning, and it’s ready to go by the time you serve dinner or whisk it away …
Chicken Crock Pot Recipe You may not know this, but I have a love affair with my crock pot. It was I who, when the temperature hit something like 102-degrees this summer, was cooking soup in my crock pot. (Hey, crock pots need summer love, too.) However, since the leaves have started turning and the …
Our four-year-old daughter is obsessed with pirates. She was a pirate at Halloween when all the other little girls we passed were princesses. So, this year for her birthday she wanted a pirate-themed birthday party. If your kid likes pirates, you probably already know that most of the pirate party stuff is mean or scary–skull …
As much as I enjoy a savory breakfast (and, oh do I ever!), sometimes I crave something sweet and fruity. And carb-loaded. It’s no secret that pancakes are a weekend favorite of mine. They’re made with ingredients that you typically have on hand, and pancakes keep very well in the fridge – which means early …
The holidays are over and your house is a wreck. You’re in the midst of taking down the tree or other decorations and every year you have the same question: What the heck am I supposed to do with all of these leftover candy canes? Sure, they looked pretty on the Christmas tree, hooked onto …
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Halloween is over and you’re looking at that big bag of candy sitting on the table and thinking, “What are we ever going to do with all that crap?” If your house is like our house, all that candy sits around, you or the kids sneak a piece here and there, but then 6 months down the road …
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I’m not much of a baker; it’s just not my thing. I do, however, love a good homemade pancake or waffle on the weekend. Which kinda means I need to know bakery cooking (a little). Because without a baker’s precise measurement know-how, you might end up with something…let’s just say…ugly. Pancakes are so simple to …
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My mom has been making these appetizers for parties and family gatherings for as long as I can remember. They are always the first thing people grab and the fastest item to go at the party. What’s even more perfect is that the meat eaters love them as much as the vegetarians; the kids as well …
Last year, a new craft trend started popping up around the Internet and on mommy blogs–silk tie-dyeing Easter eggs. Instead of coloring Easter eggs the old fashioned way (food coloring or those color pellets you buy from the store), you use material cut from old silk ties or scarves. The technique involves placing an egg …
