Our family goes through a lot of bananas. In fact, my 18-month-old gets pretty cranky if she doesn't get her daily fix of "nana". I actually have to be intentional about letting bananas turn brown … Read More...
Banana Nut Muffins
Pound Cake and Peaches Sundae
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Breyers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I was recently challenged to recreate one of Chef Antonia Lofaso's family friendly dessert … Read More...
22 Amazing Apple Recipes
Most apples come into season around Sept./Oct., but the early varieties actually start ripening in August which means it's officially APPLE SEASON! Apples are one of my favorite things to … Read More...
Amish Blueberry Muffins
As I've said before, I love Amish recipes because they usually include simple ingredients and taste great. I've been wanting to find an easy blueberry muffin recipe for a while and I was excited to … Read More...
3-Ingredient Watermelon Slush
Nothing says summer like watermelon. They cool you off, hydrate you and fill your stomach on a hot summer afternoon. Also, they're the perfect dessert for any BBQ or picnic menu. I love … Read More...
22 Red, White and Blue Desserts
Growing up the 4th of July was always one of my favorite holidays because our cousins would come down and spend the long weekend with us swimming and playing all day long. Plus, we had tons … Read More...
35 Frugal Recipes to Make When You’re Broke
This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more information. It's an extremely important skill to know how to feed your family quality food when the budget is … Read More...
20 Deliciously Sweet Strawberry Recipes
I love strawberries because they're one of the first fruits of the season. When they start to ripen then Spring has officially begun. One of my favorite things to do in the world is go … Read More...
FREE 35-page Delicious Doughnut Recipes eGuide!
(Contains affiliate links. See disclosure policy for more information.) Right now you can download a beautiful 35-page eGuide from Craftsy entitled, "Delicious Doughnut Recipes You Can Make … Read More...
Blackberry Jam Bars
Blackberry Jam Bars I really enjoy growing and preserving my own food including making my own homemade jam. If you've never had homemade jam, then you really haven't lived. Seriously, it's so much … Read More...
25 Copycat Recipes to Make at Home
If you're like me then you probably have a love/hate relationship with eating out. You love the taste and convenience, but hate the cost and calories. Now you can learn to make your favorites … Read More...
Easter Bunny in a Jar Tutorial
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Celebrate with Hershey’s Spring is my favorite time of year. I love the … Read More...
30 Farm Fresh Egg Recipes
Most of my chickens are laying consistently now, which means I have an abundance of eggs. We eat a lot of them so it hasn't been too hard to keep up with their production, but I decided that I … Read More...
25 Creative Things to Make in Your Slow Cooker
I absolutely love using my slow cooker for quick and healthy dinners, but did you know that you can use it for things like cheesecake, candy, corn on the cob and bread? I use it all … Read More...
Black Bean Brownies
Black Bean Brownies If you think black beans are just for tacos then you're wrong! They work beautifully in this recipe and serve as a flour substitution making them gluten-free. They … Read More...
Amish Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These Amish Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are super easy to make and even easier to eat. Simply bake, slice and serve them for a fun chocolate treat! This post contains affiliate links. If you … Read More...
6 Amazing Apple Recipes
As many of you know we have an apple tree and thus are left with many bushels of fruit to preserve every year. So out of necessity I've come up with several different easy recipes that use … Read More...
Baked Apple Hand Pies
Baked Apple Hand Pies Hand pies to me are a nostalgic treat that evoke memories of my grandma. She used to make fried apple pies for us as kids and I really miss those so I thought I'd try a … Read More...
Christmas Pound Cake
Christmas Pound Cake Did you know that pound cake originally got its name because it contained a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour without any leavening except air whipped into the … Read More...
Pretzel Turtle Bites
A lot of you are probably familiar with this recipe, but I had to share it because they are one of my favorite treats for the holidays. I make them every year for Thanksgiving and to give away at … Read More...