Recipes

Sorry Wendy! We Can Make Our Own Strawberry Frosty at Home!
I am so in love with my Ninja Slushie. My husband was totally on the fence about getting one, and wh...

Get Your Brew On – Spring Pilsners
Spring is here and it is time to start working lighter beers into your brewing (and drinking) rotati...

Hot Pot Night at Home
If you’ve never had hot pot before, think of it less like a traditional dinner and more like an inte...

Sticky Fingers, Big Smiles: The Easiest Candy Sushi
When I envisioned myself as a mom before having kids I thought of cute curated snacks and fun crafts...

Is It a Dessert OR a Salad? Call It What You Want, But This Strawberry Pretzel Salad Is AMAZING!
Oh My Yum!!! This is a family favorite of ours and we enjoy this many times throughout the year! I d...

You Don't Have to Go on a Hike to Have this Tasty S'mores Trail Mix
Trail mixes are so fun and easy to make! It is something you can make for your family, and even WITH...

Let's Make Ambrosia Salad Like Grandma Used to Make It!
Oh My YUM! I grew up on ambrosia salad. It was a staple in my grandmother's house. I mean, it litera...

Let's Make This Super Easy Lucky Leprechaun Snack Mix
You don’t need the Luck o’ the Irish to make this super tasty treat! With just a few simple ingredie...

With a Twist of Lime – A Kentucky Mule Recipe
Looking for a simple but yet refreshing drink this spring? A Kentucky Mule is a great option that ha...

Peach Muffins: Our Go-To Snack for Busy Days
There are a handful of recipes that instantly bring smiles in my house, and these peach muffins are ...

2 Ingredient Pizza Dough (No Yeast Required)
Fridays are usually pizza night in my house! If I’m being honest, as much as I love homemade pizza d...

Life Lessons: What Gumbo Taught Me About Community
Growing up as a latchkey kid, cooking was never something I learned through tradition. It was about ...

It’s the Perfect Time to Bake Peanut Butter Blossoms
I have a lot of fond memories of baking cookies in the kitchen with loved ones during the holidays a...

Let’s Ring in the Birth of the New Year with Birthday Cake Scones
I don’t know about you, but pretty much anything with sprinkles will result in a really good time in...

Santa Snacks: Get Ready to Make These Edible Reindeer Treats
Santa will be here before we know it, but we have some super fun treats to make for jolly ol’ St. Ni...

Transform those Holiday Leftovers into Your New Favorite Comfort Food
As much as I look forward to indulging in those traditional holiday foods, such as ham and turkey, I...

Holiday Breakfast Hero: Your New Title with This Delicious Casserole
Are you still on the hunt for what dish to bring to your next family get together? Well, never fear ...

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Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family to get together. We all have our favorite foods that w...

Get Your Brew On: Five Styles to Brew at Home
As with a love of cooking, one of the interesting aspects of home brewing is trying a new beer style...

Pumpkin Muffins: Quick and Easy with Only Two Ingredients
My baking skills are not not always on point! So, when my mom showed me this easy, two ingredient re...

Get Your Brew On: the Wort, the Yeast, and the Bottles
Last time with Get Your Brew On, I provided all the ingredients and equipment you need to create a t...

Your Ghouls & Gals Are Gonna Love These Spooky S’mores
Although warm temps are coming to an end and fall is slowly swooping in, you don’t have to let that ...

Get Your Brew On: Equipment and Ingredients
Welcome back! Last time with Get Your Brew On, we covered getting started with brewing kits and twea...

It’s Time to Bake These Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Fall is here and what better way to wake up than to the fresh smell of ooey gooey pumpkin cinnamon r...

Step Into Fall Meal Planning with this Cozy & Delicious Soup
There’s something cozy about this soup. Whether you live in a climate that has a slight chill alread...

Get Your Brew On: Getting Started
Home Brewing starts as a hobby and quickly becomes a way of life. Brewers love talking about their h...

It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte Time: Snuggle Up & Grab a Cup!
See how easy it is to make your own PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE! Much healthier than the coffee shop version...

Murphy’s Law, Military Life & the One Thing Keeping Me on Track: OIKOS Protein Shakes
Have you ever had one of those mornings where everything that can go wrong… does? Welcome to Monday....

Let’s Make A Yummy Strawberry Dip for Our Watermelon Fries
If you aren’t taking your watermelon and turning it into fries, you are missing out! We have been ge...
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