Don’t you just love homemade apple pie? I am the first to admit that my homemade apple pie will never quite live up to the memory of my grandmother’s beautiful basketweave pie crusts but I have found the secret to providing a homemade apple pie in just a few minutes by canning my own pie…
I have always loved honeysuckle. I know some people think they are a weed, but there’s just nothing quite like the fun of finding a little tasty snack out in the backyard along the fence on a hot summer day. But until recently, I had never thought about making honeysuckle jelly. Bring the nostalgic taste…
Did you know that dandelions are not just a weed in your yard? They are actually edible and make a beautiful, tasty jelly! Dandelion Jelly is a sweet, light jelly that goes perfectly with a batch of homemade biscuits! A few years ago I made my first batch of dandelion jelly and now this is…
Earlier this week we were out enjoying the spring-like temperatures in Kentucky and noticed all the wild violets growing in the yard. I know some people think they are a weed, but these little purple flowers are beautiful and after some research, we discovered that they are edible! Did you know you can make violet…
A few years ago I started making jellies at home using my waterbath canner and some unique flowers and fruit from around our house and yard. These jellies have been such a hit around our breakfast table that I decided to share some of them as Christmas presents this past year. If you are ready…
Do you have great memories of making cookies as a kid with your Mom or Grandmother? I grew up helping my Mom use the hand beater to make cakes and cookies. It was always the best reward to get to lick the beaters or help clean out the bowl! I want my kids to feel…
Are you looking for some practical ways to spend less time in the kitchen? With school back in swing and the alarm going off way too early, I need easy when it comes to cooking, kitchen, and food prep! Here are some of my favorite kitchen hacks, products, and tips for busy school days! This…
Many of us remember the days of making cookbooks for school or church fund raisers. I will never forget the “fun” of using whiteout to correct the mistakes in the ingredient, measurements or directions when we typed in something wrong. Now it is much easier to create a custom family cookbook. If you are looking…