Luckily we got to go distance strawberry picking this summer! So we have plenty of berries and this is by far my favorite way to eat them. This recipe came from my wonderful mother, she didn’t create it, but she
Strawberry Shortcake
Easy Mulberry Freezer Jam
The jam making process often brings to mind buckets of berries, loads of jars, a huge hot water bath, and 30 beautiful jars of jam to last you all year. It’s a lovely project if you have the time, the
In the Garden Year 2 – Early June
A quick garden update because we have visitors!! While watering the strawberry bed, out hopped 3 baby bunnies from their den right in the bed! They hid under the leaves of the strawberries for a few days and now haven’t
In the Garden Year 2 – May
May 22, 2020 We had a very successful first year in the garden last summer and are doing a lot of things the same and a few things different and new. Aside from a few things we planted in April
Salmon Bagels
The stay at home order has really shaken our lives up. I guess we’ve decided that the 2 day process of making homemade bagels from scratch is in fact easier than the 2 day process of another grocery pickup order.
How to Clean A Cast Iron Skillet
I love cooking in my cast iron skillet, I have the Lodge 10.25 inch Cast Iron Skillet. It’s such an affordable pan, lasts a lifetime, and is so versatile for so many recipes. It’s especially great in the winter as
Holiday Gift Guide for the Home Cook 2019
Shopping season is here again and gifts for the kitchen are so appreciated by everyone on your list! Here are a few of my favorite things that I couldn’t live without and some recipes to enjoy them with. Product links
Leftover Sweet Potato Waffles
Thanksgiving is over and we still have some lingering leftovers. I’m using up the sweet potatoes with some meal prep waffles to put in the freezer. They are so much better for you than grocery store frozen waffles, and the
In the Garden Year 1 – September and October
October is starting to feel pretty cold and some nights in the 30’s have the garden coming to a close. I pulled all the peppers, some ripened to red and orange but many I picked green. I sliced a bag
In the Garden Year 1 – late July and August
July 17, 2019 We are having lots of fun in the garden! Everything comes at once and the picking, cooking, and preserving are a part time job! We’ve stocked the freezer with zucchini cookies, tons of berries for smoothies, super