Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
Fall is a season that calls for nice, warm breakfasts. And since it has finally cooled off a bit, I decided to share some of my new fall oatmeal flavors. Pumpkin pie spice. Apple pie spice. Apple chips. Raisins. Maple. Why do I love these jars so much? These are cheap (MUCH cheaper than buying the pre-mixed versions at the store). They’re easy:… Read More
Delicious buckeye turkeys. These are classic buckeyes (peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter), but they’re masquerading as turkeys for Thanksgiving. Who doesn’t love buckeyes? Even more, who doesn’t love cute desserts (as long as they taste as good as they look!) I make these every year. Yes, every single year. I was very happy with this year’s batch (plus I made a… Read More
I didn’t even like turkey before I discovered brining. Seriously. I thought turkey was over-rated and had no idea why millions of Americans made it each year. Then my brother-in-law Matt made a brined turkey for one Thanksgiving. I thought “well, this is a little better.” Then I found this recipe. We have turkey every year now. Before anything else,… Read More
Everyone loves buckeyes. Well, I can’t verify that. I can verify I’ve never MET anyone who doesn’t love buckeyes. And these Halloween Buckeyes are just as delicious as the original…but are a little creepy and perfect for Halloween. Last year, I made a giant edible Halloween Landscape that was fabulous!It consisted of a chocolate brownie castle, red velvet & dark chocolate cake bites… Read More
Blueberries, lemon, honey…2 minutes (counting the time to wash the blueberries). This Homemade Blueberry Lemon Dressing is much better tasting than any dressing you can buy in the store. I’ve been amazed how easy it is to actually make a variety of homemade dressings! (Though I do admit my husband refuses to eat it. He won’t eat anything but ranch. Hidden… Read More
