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...
20 Deliciously Sweet Strawberry Recipes
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
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 better than … 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
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 have a little denser … 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...
Dutch Apple Pie
Dutch Apple Pie Apple pie is one of my all time favorite pies which I guess that's a good thing since we own an apple tree. I've been making this Dutch Apple Pie for a while now and I think I … Read More...
Cake Mix Sugar Cookies
These cake mix sugar cookies use only three ingredients and always turn out soft and chewy. This is an amazing quick and easy dessert recipe to have on hand. I know you and your family will love … Read More...
Homemade Banana Bread
My husband once told me that this recipe is the reason he married me. So I love it not only because it tastes great and it got me a husband, but also because it only uses one bowl and always … Read More...
Butternut Squash Pie
I heard a rumor that canned "pumpkin" is really squash because it has a better texture. I can't say if this is true or not, but this butternut squash pie tastes an awful lot like pumpkin pie … Read More...
Red Hot Cinnamon Apples
Red Hot Cinnamon Apples I was drawn to this recipe in the Ball Canning Book because it seems like a quirky, retro dish that my grandma would have made. Also, I have gallons of apples waiting to be … Read More...
Freezer Apple Pie Filling + Video Tutorial
Mix up a few bags of this Freezer Apple Pie Filling to keep for quick homemade pies all year long! Freezer Apple Pie Filling I had planned on canning some apple pie filling this year, until I … Read More...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sometimes muffins come out dry and crumbly, but these pumpkin muffins are always moist and delicious. They are one of my favorite muffin recipes and they also freeze well. Every time I make them … Read More...