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These blueberry muffin recipe had to be called the “Perfect Blueberry Muffin Recipe”, because that’s exactly what my son said when he walked in the kitchen and saw them: “Mama, how did you make them so perfect?” He’s not one for flattery, so I knew he was genuinely impressed. Muffins are one of the only...
Sourdough starter is something that families have kept in their homes for hundreds of years until recently. Sourdough bread is a bread that is made from yeasts that are found in the air (wild yeast) instead of adding active dry yeast or baker’s yeast. It is a method that has been used for a long...
Homemade salad dressing is awesome, because the flavors are so fresh and rich. It really does make a huge difference in flavor. Italian and Ranch Dressing Recipes are easy to make as mixes to keep until you are ready to use them. Making Make-Ahead Mixes Making dry mixes ahead of time means that you have everything...
The Best Pizza Sauce is a big claim. The “Best” sauce really does vary depending on taste. Some people like their pizza sauce sweet, while others like theirs overflowing with oregano and garlic. Some like less sauce so that the other flavors are balanced and accentuated (me), while others would rather their pizza swimming in...
The first time I made homemade vanilla extract, I was so excited to finally try making it myself. Someone had given me some homemade vanilla extract for Christmas one year and I loved it! It had such a rich flavor and less of a cheap alcohol scent. i felt that a little bit went a...
These cookies really are the best ever oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! The recipe has been asked for over and over again. It’s an amazing recipe that is always a hit. I make other types of cookies and my family says they are good, but asks why I didn’t make these oatmeal chocolate chip. They are...
Are you tired of lackluster tacos that lack that punch to make you say, “Wow, that was delicious!”? It’s time to take control of your taco game by ditching the store-bought seasoning blends and opting for homemade taco seasoning. I know of at least five reasons why homemade taco seasoning is not only a tastier...
Do you want to learn how to make your own chili powder for your chili recipes at home? Chili powder is an essential ingredient in many chili recipes, adding flavor, heat and spice. Making your own chili powder at home is surprisingly easy and fast, and allows you to control the amount of heat in...
Each year, my kids and I choose one special dessert to make around Easter time. As they get older, that treat tends to include special breads like cranberry soda bread, Coffee Cake, and other less intensely sweet treats. One fun dessert we made when they were little was these Chocolate Cupcakes decorated to look like...
I recently wrote all about how to get started making maple syrup. I discussed what equipment to use, what type of trees to tap, and when to tap them. You can learn all about how to get started here. Today I’m going to discuss how to make maple syrup from the sap that was collected....
It’s time to make maple syrup again! Growing up, I always wanted to make my own maple syrup. I wondered why I never tried before, but then I realized that until recently, the only time I owned property with trees was when my children were little. And having children months apart doesn’t always leave room...
The truth of the matter is that we are bombarded by pesticides and other toxic chemicals daily. It’s just the truth. Knowing this and what those toxins in our system cause should be a great motivator to learn some Simple Daily Detox Methods. As EWG reports, “Personal care products are manufactured with 10,500 unique chemical...
Homemade Hot chocolate is a delicious treat for children who are cold and coming in from playing in the snow. Well, it’s a delicious treat for adults who are warm inside as well. I like having something on hand that has the type of ingredients that I can be happy about. Yes, there is sugar,...
A lot of people around where I live eat stuffed peppers. There’s a Polish American version that doesn’t use marinara sauce, but instead uses cabbage and rice mixed into the beef. We have a lot of relatives who make this type of stuffed peppers at family gathering. I did not grow up eating stuffed peppers...
Since we’re talking about simplifying our lives, we have to talk about simplifying our cooking, specifically, introducing simple and healthy breakfast ideas into our lives. Today, I’m going to give you a number of ideas, including recipes that may help you simplify breakfast time, while keeping it healthy. Real food is a must. The less...
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