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…
I am great for dreaming up exciting adventures and educational activities that my kids will enjoy. Unfortunately, like most busy mothers, the logistics of making my ideas reality does not happen as often as I would like. In this season of making resolutions, I am reminded it is not the 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…
As a child, I often looked at the seasonal eggnog cartons in the local grocery store and wondered who first created the recipe and where in the world it came from? After all, carrying on a tradition without knowing “the why” seemed rather pointless. Especially when you really stop and Read more…
Sitting down to supper on Black Friday I was exhausted, and I hadn’t even gone bargain hunting! As soon as I collapsed into the chair, my son tried to start a conversation on a topic in which I knew he had no interest. When challenged, he admitted that he only 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 classic gluten-free stuffing recipe works well with many traditional favorite stuffing add-ins. Making this dish a wonderful addition to any holiday table. Easy to make, and with the help of a cast iron pan or dutch oven, this recipe can be cooked in only one dish! Need to satisfy Read more…
As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, it brings with it a selection of dishes that are traditionally served at most holiday tables. The soothing smells and tastes bring with them fond memories of past holidays and thoughts of cozy kitchens. Yet often for those with food allergies, the holiday season can be Read more…
Looking for a great Fall Flavor alternative to Pumpkin Spice this season? Give these Carrot-Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies a try! They make your kitchen smell amazing and are the perfect thing to welcome you home after enjoying the brisk Autumn air! These cookies are also a great way to add more carrots Read more…
As the weather in my neck of the woods grows colder, there is nothing like the coziness of being snuggled in a warm blanket near a crackling fireplace or the reassuring flicker of a homemade, unscented beeswax wooden-wick candle. Add a steaming hot cup of soothing tea or cocoa, mix Read more…
Natural Dyed Easter Eggs When dying Easter eggs, I often feel frustrated and stuck in a corner. My choice seems to be between two undesirable options. On one hand, I get bright colors but unappealing and rather unhealthy bleed-through, or on the other hand colors that lack luster and boldness! Read more…
Spring Hatchling Soap Eggs When it comes to kids, they seem to come in two varieties: extreme clean fanatic or little mud turtle! I have one of each, but neither is consistently predictable. As they grow, they seem to slide up and down the soapy continuum between these extremes. No Read more…
Easy Elegant Chocolate Dessert Cups This is the perfect yummy treat when you need something fast and easy, but packed with elegance. Plus they’re made from CHOCOLATE! These cups are fun to make and use very few ingredients. This is a definite win-win suited to the palate of both kids Read more…
Super Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts Chocolate covered strawberries are a common Valentine’s Day ritual for many; but why not add an even more romantic twist by turning them into hearts! This super easy how-to will show you how to simply knock this classic favorite out of the ballpark. As Read more…
