Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I am being compensated to participate in #Switch2Swerve challenge through the Bookieboo Influencer Network . I did switch out my regular sweetener for the Swerve Sweetener from November 18, 2013 through December 20, 2013. All opinions are my own and are my …
Coming up with this five spice cherry homemade recipe for ice cream was no easy task! Sometimes You Need Some Inspiration! The inspiration came from the Five Spice Cherry Canning Recipe I created. Sometimes you simply do not have enough of a recipe left to fill a canning jar and thus you must find another …
This white mint cake recipe is ideal for serving during the holidays. The candy canes, edible pearl dust and edible glitter stars add just the right amount of decoration to make it festive without being overpowering. Best of all, because I used a box cake and pre-made icing it was quick and easy to make. …
Nothing compares to the tender, spicy taste of BBQ oven ribs. Falling Off The Bone Ribs Are Easy To Make Beef ribs are easy to make if you know how. The trick is to cook the ribs long enough that the meat is falling off the bones. This recipe will take two and a half …
If you grow stevia in your garden, it is super easy to make your own stevia extract. What Is Stevia? Stevia is known for its super sweet leaves which can be used in place of sugar. Some people do not like the “plant” taste or seeing the leaf in their drinks, desserts, etc., so there …
Disclaimer: I received the book for free in exchange for hosting the blog tour and sharing my honest thoughts about the book. All opinions are my own. I love cookbooks as anyone who has been in my kitchen knows. I especially love older cookbooks or those that teach you how to do something completely from …
Many think of oregano as the most well-known Italian spice but it is so much more than that. Even if you are not Italian, you can use oregano and gain the benefit of its flavor and its health benefits. Oregano is an easy herb to grow in your garden but even if you do not …
Table salt is not the healthiest. Some people believe that table salt with iodine is causing thyroid problems for women in midlife. I have thyroid issues and am guilty of using salt with iodine. I am using more sea salt now but after the fact of the diagnosis. Salt contributes to high blood pressure, osteoporosis, …
I love making my own seasoning mix for chicken using as many herbs and spices from my own garden as possible. The key to creating the most flavorful seasoning mix possible is to always use the freshest ingredients you can get ahold of. Sometimes I have to buy ingredients such as peppercorns to go into …
Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I am being compensated to participate in #Switch2Swerve challenge through the Bookieboo Influencer Network . I will switch out my regular sweetener to Swerve Sweetener from November 18, 2013 through December 20, 2013. All opinions are my own and are my …
Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I am being compensated to participate in #Switch2Swerve challenge through the Bookieboo Influencer Network . I will switch out my regular sweetener to Swerve Sweetener from November 18, 2013 through December 20, 2013. All opinions are my own and are my …
Roses are so good for you and they add a delicate, floral flavor to a variety of dishes. The elegance of rose petals strewn on the plate - or the table - adds a touch of romance - and what better way to carry the theme than to serve a meal that smells and tastes …
First, let me say, this chicken was spicy - not in a hot way, but it did have a taste of its own. The gravy was wonderful. In fact, I am likely to use the gravy recipe every time I make homemade chicken gravy - it was just that good. I began by purchasing two …
Banana bread made with applesauce is a delicious and simple dish. It is also very easy to make and for those of you who can food, use that applesauce you canned. This recipe will show you how to make banana bread using both bananas and applesauce. Applesauce is a great addition to baked goods especially …
Spicebush, botanically known as Lindera benzoin, is a deciduous shrub that is native to many parts of the United States and is a wonderful spice to add to ice cream recipes. It is often grown in home gardens for the aromatic yellow-green flowers that bloom in early spring or the berries that are attractive to …
⚠️ Content Warning: This post discusses trauma, abuse, grief, and loss. Reader discretion is advised. 📸 Image Disclaimer: You’ll see a mix of real photos and AI-generated images. Real photos capture my homestead, while AI images represent emotions and memories that can’t easily be photographed. Welcome to today's Survival Diary April 27 Life on a …
Disclaimer: I received this product at a discounted rate for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are 100% my own. Cufflinks add the finishing touch to a man’s dress shirt. They add that final flare to your outfit and complete your fashion statement. The key to properly wearing cufflinks is to choose ones that …
Disclaimer: I was offered a free viewing of this movie, but I declined. I did choose to share the information about it in case others were interested. No compensation was given. My granddaughter Trinity loves Frozen. She knows every word to every song in the movie. She has had Frozen themed birthday parties two years …
For those who do not have a self-cleaning oven or who do not want to run the self-cleaning cycle, there is another way to easily clean your oven. Years ago I did not have a self-cleaning oven. I moved a lot and sometimes the oven in the home I moved into was nasty. Through it …
Disclaimer: I received this product for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Years ago the majority of people relied on natural remedies - eating or brewing common plants such as the dandelion - that is now considered a weed - into a delicious, healthy …
Making your own butter is not hard, even if you don’t have milk animals. Butter can be made from cow, goat and sheep cream which comes from their milk. You can also buy heavy whipping cream at the store and make butter from it. If you are using raw or home pasteurized milk instead of …
If you are growing your own peanuts or simply have access to a batch of peanuts at a good price, why not make your own peanut butter? Homemade peanut butter is good for two weeks from the day it is made. It does need to be kept in the refrigerator. It is easy to make …
The trick to creating the perfect herbal tea recipes or dessert is moderation. You don’t want everything you serve to contain herbs or you may find your guests a bit burned out on the taste. Offer both herbal and non-herbal teas and desserts so that your guests may mix and match according to their personal preferences. …
Pansies and violas are often some of the first flowers of spring. In mild winters you may have some varieties of pansies that make it though the winter. These beautiful flowers are easy to press for a multi-tude of floral crafts including book marks, candles, natural decorated lamp shades and potpourri. Besides being a popular …
This should maybe be named how not to cut your head off when making your own home video! LOL! I like how the video itself turned out except for that one flaw, so I am uploading it! The salad contains a variety of greens, lettuce, red mustard, purple basil, rose petals, dill and parsley - …
(C) Sheri Ann Richerson and Julius Boos History Of: Aroids are believed to be one of the oldest cultivated crops known to man. They were grown in Asia as a food crop over 10,000 years ago. It is believed that many Asian rice-growing terraces were originally developed for Colocasia cultivation. The rice that has subsequently …
Apples and the crisp fall days of October seem to go hand-in-hand and that is no surprise since this is the month that apples are harvested. Drive by an apple orchard and you can smell the tangy, sweet odor of apples in the air. Often the smell is so strong you can literally …
Learn how easy it is to make homemade lime sherbet.
Just a note to let all of you know that in the coming months you will be seeing more on the Cricut Cake Machine. I recently purchased one in hopes of making elegant edible decor a little faster than what I can do it by hand. I have tried to use this machine once and …
Roses are edible, so here are a couple rose petal and rose hip recipes. Both rose petals and rose hips are edible. Be sure to harvest both the roses and the hips from rose bushes that have not been sprayed or fed with a chemical systemic. Organic grown rose bushes are the ones you should …
(BPT) - Grab your fork and knife. Amateur and professional foodies alike highly anticipate the newest food trends, and 2013 will not disappoint. Throughout the country, restaurants and home cooks are utilizing their creativity to make food that satisfies the palate and leaves a lasting impression. Indulge your passion for food and drink with …
Last summer my dad bought a SodaStream machine. At first I thought this is going to save some money, then I realized the concentrates all contain sucralose - the exception being the flavors used for flavoring water (since this posting I have found some that contain pure cane sugar). That changed my mind. I either …
Kale and Swiss chard are superfoods. Yes, that means they are good for you! Now some of you might be saying yuck, but let me assure you once you learn how to properly cook these two leafy greens, you will acquire a taste for them. This is good because both of these will grow - …
Last week, at the farmers market, I came across some flat green beans. I had never seen green beans like these before and was intrigued. I spoke to the farmer who explained that you cook them like green beans only they take less time. He said it took a mere 5 to 10 minutes to …
I really like corn chips, but the ones you buy are full of preservatives, GMO's (genetically modified organisms) and grease - unless you can find organic corn chips at a store near you. In my case, I have to drive almost two hours to get to a store that has them. Frankly, most of …
I use homemade butter in all my recipes, but you don't have to. Store bought butter works - and while real butter is best, you can use a butter spread if you prefer. The only thing that is important is getting the additives mixed into the butter properly. You can use a blender or …
Some of you know, by now, that I like to alter recipes and put my own twist on them. I made a loaf of fresh bread yesterday and did just that. Here is my recipe. I hope you enjoy it! Do try some of the raspberry butter on it - fresh or made into toast. …
When I first saw a recipe for grilling citrus slices I wondered just how good those would be. I thought about the fact that I had a few extra lemons, limes and oranges in the refrigerator that really needed used up and thought what the heck. I also had canned lime juice, so creating …
Nothing says summer in Indiana quite like fresh corn-in-the-husk. The smell of corn being grilled over charcoal is enough to make your mouth water in anticipation of what is to come when it is ready to eat. However when you live in a place where there is corn everywhere you look and there is …
