Blueberry Rhubarb Jam Do you have a backyard full of rhubarb and never know what to do with it? This year we made delicious Blueberry Rhubarb Jam without any Certo or pectin. This keeps it very simple. Rhubarb thickens gorgeously when cooked so no need to add anything to make it gel. This receipe is…
Vegan Recipes
We like to dabble in the world of vegan recipes and even have reviewed a cookbook on raw vegan. Here are a lot of our best recipes ranging from soup to nuts and more.
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles Don’t you love a great farmers market? I could spend days there with all the fresh produce. I have made a refrigerator pickle recipe before but had left the cucumbers whole as they were the small ones. This time I found lovely fat cucumbers at the market and wanted to slice them and…
What is a Pomelo and How to Eat One?
What is a Pomelo and How to Eat One? If you haven’t tried the glorious pomelo, it’s time to give it a chance. Pomelos are an incredibly under-appreciated member of the citrus family. They look like larger grapefruits, but they certainly are their own creation and worth a try. Learning What is a Pomelo and How…
How to Grow Your Own Herbs
How to Grow Your Own Herbs If you want to take your cooking to the next level, fresh herbs are the right choice. There are so many fresh herbs that can be used to zip up your food. Whether it is cilantro for a salad, mint in a beautiful pesto or a muddling of fresh…
Marinated Roasted Red Peppers
Marinated Roasted Red Peppers We are going to start on the Mediterranean diet here and I am excited to try some new dishes. These Marinated Roasted Red Peppers are perfect for a tapas dish, or an appetizer or as a side! They are so easy to make using a jar of roasted red peppers. They…
18 Easy Cold Party Appetizers
18 Easy Cold Party Appetizers Want some great ideas for cold party appetizers? A lot of these types of appetizers are make-ahead, place on a platter and then refrigerate before serving. I love this idea as you are then freed up to enjoy your company so that is why I am bringing you 18 Easy Cold…
Rhubarb Syrup
Rhubarb Syrup Making a simple syrup is very easy, it is just water and sugar. To make a Rhubarb Syrup it is just as easy as all you add in is rhubarb. If you have a big garden of rhubarb as we do, you will want to come up with delicious recipes to use this…
Healthy Green Juice
Healthy Green Juice Do you see green juice around and think, hmmm, I don’t know? Personally, I wasn’t skeptical but more intrigued to what they can taste like. I love all the healthy additions that go into this easy green juice recipe, so I decided since I have my new Hamilton Beach Premium Big Mouth®…
No Sodium Taco Seasoning
No Sodium Taco Seasoning I have found over the years that when I buy packaged taco seasoning, it seems to be getting higher and higher in sodium or my tolerance for high sodium spices has changed. I like to add in my own salt and a spice mix like this No Sodium Taco Seasoning. Plus,…
Refrigerator Pickles
Refrigerator Pickles I have never tried to make Refrigerator Pickles before, have you? What a great, quick idea!! I saw some pickling cucumbers at the farmers’ market but didn’t feel like getting into canning quite yet. They had a small bag for sale and it was a perfect amount to do refrigerator pickles instead. Nothing…
Freezing Farmers’ Market Vegetables
Freezing Farmers’ Market Vegetables Disclosure: I was compensated with product for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. Do you love going to the Farmers’ Market and buying up fresh wonderful produce at its prime? I know I sure do and I always buy too much! So I decided to start Freezing Farmers’…
Mesquite BBQ Skewered Potatoes
Mesquite BBQ Skewered Potatoes Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. It is a gorgeous summer day today here and in these parts we are about to celebrate the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, The Calgary Stampede. I start to think of some great “cowboy” type recipes that…