Recipes

I love baking homemade bread, even in the hottest of summer. The smell of homemade bread is out of this world, and the taste so perfect. My family can literally gobble down a whole loaf before it’s been completely cooled! With some butter and jam, this is the perfect treat! Making it yourself costs about […]

I love eating salads. My oldest son will eat them, if served when he’s in the right mood. My other two kids don’t “like green foods” but will eat them, if only under duress. Having the same old salad dressing can get really boring. The store bought stuff can get expensive quickly, not to mention all

I know that it’s all the rage to be able to stretch one chicken into 5 meals, but I need to be realistic… My teenagers are hungry, especially after 2 1/2 hour taekwondo classes. They could easily scarf an entire chicken themselves, but at the rate of $12-$14 each from our Whole Foods Store, that

Make ahead breakfasts – there are so many breakfasts to plan out ahead of time, especially if you have little mouths to feed. We homeschool our kids here, but that doesn’t mean that mornings can’t still be crazy! Some days, we have errands to run, homeschool group meetings to attend, or we have a chore

Spinach is a wonder food… Even Popeye knew it back in the 40s and 50’s. It is full of calcium, lutein, and lots of vitamin A. Truly a powerhouse in nutrition. It’s easy to grow, and is a cold weather veggie, making it perfect for early Spring and late Summer gardens. It’s prolific, and if

The times spent in the kitchen with my grandmother are full of fond memories. We would talk for hours while we made pumpkin pie, Swedish meatballs and cookies by the dozen. It was a peaceful time, where flour and sugar were everywhere and the giggles were non-stop. Add in a cold glass of milk, or a

This the time of year that we spend the most time using the crock pot. Soups, stews, chili and roasts go on to the menu rotation more than in the warmer weather. We take a break from light salads, rice and veggie stir frys and grilled chicken to add in heartier cold weather foods. Yummy

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a popular household staple with many uses, from cleaning and cooking to health and beauty. However, store-bought versions can be expensive, and the quality can vary. ACV has many benefits, from being used as an energizing tonic to a healing elixir. It’s a completely natural product, with all the benefits of

Homemade almond extract is simple and easy to do. It only requires 2 ingredients and a few weeks “brew time” to be ready for all your almond flavor recipes!  After learning how to make mint and vanilla extract, I figured, why not learn how to make my own almond extract? I mean, how hard could