Due to the popularity of our pickled beets and pickled egg post, I thought I would share with you another quick and simple pickling recipe that has been handed down for generations. This one comes from my husband’s side of the family. It is a very quick and simple refrigerator 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…
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…
