Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers Wrapped in Bacon
We are prepping our garden beds for our summer gardens and I am really excited this year. Usually we focus…
Microwave Caramel Corn in a Bag
When I was in high school, I took home economics and one of my favorite recipes from my teacher, Mrs.…
How To Make Microwave Popcorn
I used to love microwave popcorn from the store but after reading all the yucky ingredients in it, I banished…
Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
My boys LOVE cookies. My husband especially loves cookies that are a little more toothsome and chewy and not too…
Meyer Lemon Chicken
Many of us in California are lucky enough to have a Meyer lemon tree or at least know someone who…
Frangipane Pear Tarte (with Phyllo Crust or Pate Brisee)
It has been so busy here over at our little homestead and I have not had a chance to update…
Profiteroles or Cream Puff Recipe (Pate a Choux Dough)
I am a sucker for French Pastries. I cannot walk by a bakery without filling a box full of croissants,…
Lemon Ginger and Honey in a Jar (Cold Buster!)
The seasons are changing around here. Although the days are still warm, it is chilly in the morning and at…
How to make Vanilla Almond Milk (pictorial)
We have been on a juice cleanse kick lately (I’ll post more about it as well as recipes soon). You…
Easy Santa Rosa Plum Jelly
If you have not tried plum jelly, you MUST! It is one of my favorite jam/jelly. It is sweet but…
Tammy’s Fresh Tomato Pie or Gratin
September is here and heirloom tomatoes are cheap at the farmer’s market. Tomatoes seem especially tasty this year, I think…
Yogurt Thyme Chicken
I put some thyme in the garden 2 years ago and it never did much. I would be able to…
Jam Filled Cream Cheese Cookies (aka Kolacky Cookies)
I have been a jam/jelly making fiend this summer. I have enough jam to last me through the winter! I…
Meyer Lemon Curd Tart
I love making this Meyer Lemon Tart for potlucks or when we have friends and family over. You can make…
Salad in a Jar | Canning Jar Uses
I have been seeing these jars all over Pinterest and thought they were adorable and so practical. As I mentioned…
Meyer Lemon Dijon Salad Dressing
It’s time to lose the extra winter weight I put on. We have our trip to cabo and our weekly…
Strawberries & Sweet Cream Sauce | Inspired by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Spring is HERE and our garden is rocking away. The strawberries are ripening and we expect some blueberries and raspberries…
Swiss Chard, Leek & Bacon Quiche
One of my favorite things to make and eat is quiche. I love great quiche. It is great for brunch,…
Strawberry Lemon Jam | Easy Jam Making Recipe Pictorial
I love springtime. The fruit trees are blossoming and setting fruit. I know summer is right around the corner so…
Butterscotch Bird’s Nest Cookies | Easter or Springtime Treat
Spring is definitely here! The plum and peach trees are blooming. My chickens are laying and in a few weeks…