Every once in a while I get an idea that turns in to magic. These cookies are one of them. It was one of those days I was craving something sweet but wasn’t feeling anything in my recipe arsenal. I did however have a pack of white chocolate chips & some dried cranberries left over […]
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We’ve already covered my late-in-life love affair with hummus but did you know that hummus can be made sweet or savory? MIND BLOWN! The most exciting part is it is a sneakily nutritional snack that almost feels too decadent to be good for you. This dip is fabulous paired with fruits like strawberries, bananas, or
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I grew up in a small town in rural Wisconsin. My food options were limited & consisted of mostly prepackaged processed snacks. In my teenage years, I moved to live with my dad in the suburbs of Phoenix. I was exposed to a whole world of different flavors & cultures. I soaked it up &
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In a consumer culture, it can be increasingly difficult to find products that aren’t a waste of money or damaging the planet. Here is a list of our favorite products that not only save us money & reduce toxins in our home but also help the planet. Most of these products are one-time purchases &
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We began raising Coturnix quail in the fall of 2021. Our main goal was to replace store-bought eggs & at the time chickens weren’t a great option for us. We loved that just about anyone can raise Coturnix quail since they are not regulated the same way as traditional poultry. That coupled with their small
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This recipe is truly one of those- use what you have on hand situations. You’ll need tomatoes, olive oil, herbs, salt & pepper. I often add thinly sliced onion &/or chopped garlic too. The best part is that it can be used in so many ways. It is perfection with pasta or as pizza sauce.
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We love meatballs at our house. One of our favorite variations is Swedish meatballs & this gravy is perfection. To top it off the gravy is wildly easy to make! This is another one of the recipes I learned from my grandma. She used a jar of gravy & 1/2 a tub of sour cream.
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Meatballs are a staple meal in our house. They are something everyone will eat every time & the thing I love most about this recipe is that with just the swap of a few seasonings they can be served with pasta sauce or with gravy for Swedish meatballs. They even work great for bbq meatballs
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This recipe is so incredibly quick and easy to whip up. Tip: ALWAYS put your water in first followed by the Castile soap. If you do it the other way around, you’ll end up with a sudsy mess. 1 part Castile soap 3 parts water Or ¼ cup Castile soap ¾ cup water & A
Growing up every Christmas my grandma made oodles and oodles of Christmas cookies. There was one cookie that no matter how many she made, they never lasted long. Her famous sandwich cookies are crispy little disks of frosting-filled deliciousness. They only take a few simple ingredients and a bit of time rolling and cutting to
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