When it comes to the garden, the first crops always eager to help start off the season with a flourish are typically rhubarb and asparagus. However I find both foods appear to invoke strong opinions; people seem to either love or hate them. For this post and jam recipe with Read more…
This sweet and spiced orange marmalade glaze gives this classic holiday ham a fun and fruity alternative to the standard honey or brown sugar ham. This unique twist creates a beautifully thick and wonderfully tasty sticky glaze that complements the salty elements of the ham without over powering the ham Read more…
These do-it-yourself elderberry popsicles are healthier than your average store bought popsicles, and loaded with lots of antioxidant and immune boosting ingredients! I find they come in handy whenever one of my munchkins are feeling a little bit down. Whether it’s simply their mood or they’re suffering from physical sickness Read more…
Finger jello has been a multi-generational household favorite in our family. Whether intended to encourage us to eat when we were sick, or simply as a quick fruit and protein breakfast side, my mother often had a pan of all natural juice based finger jello in the refrigerator. Even today, Read more…
Mornings in a busy household can be hectic. Whether is getting ready for a job, school, or simply juggling all the tasks with which a busy mother finds herself occupied, our daily schedules frequently encourage the use of shortcuts and time savers. Often, we either skip breakfast altogether or opt Read more…
When I think of my grandmother’s lessons on spices, one recipe that really stands out is her old fashioned pickled beets! She would take a few simple ingredients and basic foods and produce the most amazing results! Often showing me how to make a batch of pickled eggs by reusing Read more…
One of my favorite childhood activities was getting to “organize” my mother’s spice drawer! Investigating the wide variety of pungent aromas hidden in its depths was always an adventure. And should I tire of smelling these mysterious aromatic powders, I knew asking the name of a particularly perplexing ground substance Read more…
Food is intimately intertwined with communication, we say “I care about you” with a favorite meal or treat, “I am thinking about you” with a plate of homemade cookies and “I love you” with fancy chocolates or chocolate covered fruit like our Super Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts Yet when Read more…
Cookies seem to spring up everywhere this time of year. Last week, even the children’s librarian at our local public library was passing out homemade cookies as part of a community wide cookie scavenger hunt! Yet when asking friends and family what type of cookie is the BEST no one Read more…
During the holiday season, it seems that the busyness of our daily lives only gets even more hectic. Whether it’s holiday gatherings, seasonal traditions or just plan old everyday work, time seems to be at a premium during this part of the year. It’s so tempting to save time by Read more…
Making your own nut milks from scratch is super easy and provides you with the freshest best tasting dairy-free product. It’s also great for those with additional allergies or those who prefer to avoid the various gum and preservative fillers commonly added to most commercially-produced nut milks. For best flavor Read more…
Keeping with our current theme of late, (favorite traditional holiday recipes made allergen friendly) I decided to redesign a holiday favorite I often enjoyed as a kid when visiting my grandparents: Eggnog! Nothing made Christmas Eve more magical than our trip to grandma’s house! Where I gathered around the fireplace Read more…
Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables, so this classic holiday dish is a must-have for our family Thanksgiving. Keeping things fresh and simple transforms this dish into a show stopper! Easily adjusted to meet dietary needs, this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. It also includes options for soy-free, Read more…
This is a simple and fast way to make your own crispy french-fried onions. Whether you need the Gluten-Free option in a pinch and don’t want to make a special trip to the store, or just don’t have the option readily available in your area, these crispy onions are sure Read more…
