Halloween treats typically include a lot of sugar, chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter, but they don’t have to! I know I have a major sweet tooth, as do many of you I’m sure, but sometimes it’s nice to do something a little more creative and savory. With these ideas you can create fun and delicious…
As we are approaching St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) I thought it would be fun and interesting to find out what some of the “classic” Irish food traditions are and where they come from. If you’ve ever had traditional Irish food, you’ll know that it’s made from inexpensive, simple ingredients and there is a “no…
Now that you’ve visited with lots of the family and finished cleaning up that massive mess left bychildren and fun-loving pets, you peer into your refrigerator and what do you see? Tubs,and tubs of Thanksgiving leftovers. Every year, many people simply have no idea what to do with large amounts of food leftover from holiday…
Are you looking to start building up an emergency food storage? Because long term food storage is a great way to prepare for emergencies like natural disasters, supply chain interruptions or any reason you need to be home for long periods of time and might not have the ability to purchase more food. If the…
Easter and spring is a time of celebration and renewal. And since Easter is so close to Earth Day, it’s also a great time to embrace earth friendly practices. If you’re throwing an Easter party, you can make it a green one by having a zero waste party. Here’s how. #1 eVites. Invitations can be…
If you’ve ever felt tired or a little depressed in the winter, you may have experienced the winter blues. It’s a very common medical condition, and is know more formally as “Seasonal Affective Disorder” (or “SAD”). SAD can actually affect people in any season, but is most common in summer and winter. In this article…
These are my top 10 favorite resources from the bundle but there are so many amazing products it was really hard to narrow it down to just the 10 best. Quick Start Guide to Water Bath Canning (ebook) Learn to water bath can jam, jelly, pie filling, salsa, pickles, and more! Garden Harvest Recipes: A…
Each season seems to have their calling for specialty foods. In the summertime, we are blessed with fresh fruits and veggies from the garden or maybe the farmers market or CSA box and the tantalizing smell of someone barbecuing. In the winter depending on your geography you may have to huddle up by the fireplace…
Our family loves meatloaf and for our kids, it is even better if the meatloaf is mini like these meatloaf muffins. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Makes 12 muffins Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1½ lbs. ground beef (80%) ¼ c. yellow onion, finely chopped 1 large…
Chili peppers are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. There are more than 150 varieties of peppers and each one has a flavor that is unique. If you choose to use peppers when making Mexican dishes, try to use the specific pepper recommended in the recipe. This will help your dish have an authentic flavor…