Don’t you just love cold weather, especially when you can curl up with a good book while a pot of soup slowly cooks on the stove? I certainly do! When I was younger, my mom would make us homemade soups and stews during the colder months. Our combined favorite was …
For as long as I can remember, pies have been my “thing” at Thanksgiving. I don’t know why, but I was drawn to taking over the pies at an early age. I had always helped my dad dress the turkey for the oven, and I always helped my mom with …
I love how colder weather allows cooks and bakers to use any cooking equipment without any judgment. Not sure what I mean? Well, it always seems like turning on the oven or having warm comfort food during the summer results in raised eyebrows. Not so in the fall and winter! …
We love apples in my family. While it is nice that apples are almost always easy to find at the grocery store, they have been in season in recent months. I have fond childhood memories of going to a farm in the mountains outside of town each September to buy …
If you have been following my recent posts, it’s probably no surprise to hear that I love all the fresh produce that is sold this time of year. Something about fresh, in-season products being sold in stores and in little stands by the side of the road this time of …
Exactly when I discovered the combination of bacon, ranch, and chicken is a mystery, but I do know it was a big deal in my culinary world. I am a little hesitant to admit that I am not even a big fan of bacon. I know, I know… how is …
As I mentioned last week, it is finally garden harvest time! One of the must-have vegetables we had in our garden growing up was zucchini. Zucchini is super versatile and it tastes great as a component in many different dishes. One of the most common things to make with zucchini …
It is finally home garden harvest time! After all the daily hard work that goes into keeping a garden during summer, August and September seem to be the times that make everything worth it. Not to mention, it is so exciting to see and eat the literal fruits of your …
Sometimes you just can’t decide what kind of cookie to make, and chocolate chip cookies just seem too “basic.” Not so with these scrumptious cookies! About a month after moving into our new home, I found myself finally settled in and ready to have some serious fun in my new …
My mother-in-law gave me an Instant Pot for Christmas a few years ago, and I’ll be honest, I had never heard of one until that trip. My sister-in-law had made a meal for the whole family with hers right before Christmas and I was intrigued by it. When I actually …