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It's that time of year between Thanksgiving and New Year's. It seems we not only lose track of time but occasionally, our sanity! We are working, shopping, wrapping gifts, and trying to make it through this crazy time of year. One good thing is having homemade treats either fresh or frozen that can be thawed.… Continue reading Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls: A Holiday Favorite Recipe
While searching for a new recipe to try, I found this amazing recipe from Lord Byron's Kitchen. I had bought too many cranberries and I had lemons that I needed to use. Everyone so far has LOVED these cookies! They are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. These can be made at any time… Continue reading Delicious Lemon Cranberry Cookies Recipe
If you're like me, there is nothing better than homemade bread fresh out of the oven. I know I'm suppose to wait until it cools to cut it but I love fresh, warm bread! I started baking homemade bread with my sourdough starter but have been learning and creating new recipes. Now I've found a… Continue reading The Best Homemade Bread: Simple and Delicious
The author describes their journey into canning, highlighting their initial fears about pressure canning and their successful experience with chili preparation using a reliable recipe. They provide details on necessary supplies, ingredients, and the canning process, emphasizing the ease and enjoyment of preserving meals at home for convenience.
We all know the holidays are the time for cranberries galore. In my previous post about homemade cranberry juice and cranberry tincture, there were leftover cranberries so I decided to try my hand at cranberry bread from scratch. The original recipe is from Kleinworth & Co. It turned out fairly well if I do say… Continue reading Delicious Cranberry Bread: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
I'm not a huge fan of cranberry sauce and normally avoid it at Thanksgiving but I definitely love baking with them! My husband enjoys cranberry juice (I tend to drink it rarely) so when I came across a recipe for homemade cranberry juice, I thought I would try it. I had leftover cranberries and opted… Continue reading ‘Tis The Season for Cranberries
Before moving back to Texas, we went blueberry picking with my expectation of having enough to make a batch of blueberry jam. Needless to say, we ended up with WAY more than planned or needed but I did put them to good use. Not only did we end up with a dozen jars of blueberry… Continue reading Homemade Blueberry Jam: Tips and Tools for Canning Success
I am a lover of carbs! Especially homemade bread. I previously decided to try my hand at making my own sourdough starter in order to have the ability to make my own homemade bread at home whenever I wanted. Little did I realize at time that there is so much more I can do with… Continue reading Homemade Sourdough
Yup…….I’m that person. The one that bought the Instant Pot with big plans of making all these meals in a short period of time and you know what happened? What really happened? I bought it and it sat in the cabinet for almost a year and collected dust. But I finally broke down, took it… Continue reading Quick Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe
I’m not a huge Nutella fan but had a request to make Nutella cupcakes for a baby shower so I thought I’d give it a try. Homemade chocolate cupcakes to start with (I suppose boxed cake mix works but I haven’t tried it) filled with Nutella and then Nutella chocolate buttercream frosting. These were a… Continue reading Easy Nutella Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting