One of the best parts of late summer is all the watermelon! I love the light and versatile flavor and textures because they practically scream summer. So, if you find yourself craving some quintessential summer flavors, then look no further! Recipe 01: Watermelon Ice Cream Smooth, light, and refreshing, this easy to make ice cream […]
Snacks
Feeling Devilish? Eggcellent!
One of my guilty pleasures is a devilish deviled egg. It’s weird, I know. But when you have a coop of chickens who lay lots of eggs, you tend to get creative about how you eat them. I just happen to love a good deviled egg! There is something so satisfying about the creamy yolk […]
Fries That Won’t Kill You
The Ranking of Fries I read an article recently that ranked all of the fast food fries on a scale to see which ones were the “best.” It looked at things like texture, crispiness, and flavor. So, of course, I needed to read this article to see which fries I should be eating, and you […]
Stars And Stripes Cakes
It’s time for summer and celebrations! If you’ve got a patriotic 4th of July party on your calendar (or even a 24th of July Pioneer Day), then I have the answer to your dessert needs: a patriotic cake. Now, there are multiple ways that you can construct patriotic stars and stripes cakes. I’ve simply gathered […]
Martha Stewart Cook Alike
You might not look like Martha Stewart, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cook like her! Let’s be honest, when it comes to all things involving homemaking, Martha Stewart is kind of the queen. From folding fitted sheets to baking to cooking, she has the whole homemaking thing down to a very exact science.
Sweet Spot Snacks
Are you looking for a snack that’s going to hit that sweet spot but not ruin your healthy goals? I hear you. There are times where you just need a hit of chocolate or something sweet to satisfy that sweet tooth or hit that sweet spot. Without proper planning though, you run the chance of […]
Food For Thought: Summertime Snacks
As a part of our ongoing series of “Food for Thought”, stop #2 is summertime snacks! What makes a good summertime snack, you might ask? Well it has a few components. First, it has to be full of flavor. Preferably fresh fruit flavor. Second, it has to be cool. Whether that’s in the literal sense […]
Paula Deen Approved Butter Bread
I have a few memories growing up of my grandma making rolls and bread from scratch. There was nothing quite like fresh hot bread from the oven topped with melting butter and fresh jam. We would all crowd the counter waiting for our piece and eat them so fast we ended up with burnt tongues. […]
Simply Scrumptious Scones
Scones kind of have a bad wrap. Have you ever bitten in to one that looks moist and delicious only to discover that you have a mouth full of dry, crumbling crust that sucks up every ounce of saliva you have? It happens. Which is why I suggest making your own scones and following this […]
Delicious Diet Shakes: Is There Really Such A Thing?
Delicious Diet Shakes: is there really such a thing? The answer is yes! There are a few things that make diet shakes worth drinking, and I’ve broken it down for you below. First, you need a good blender! Having a good blender is KEY. You want your shake to be smooth and well-mixed, not chunky. […]