Several years ago, I decided that I would make bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers for a family gathering. I thought they'd be crowd-pleasers that would also be…
Crunchy, sour, sweet, and spicy, I love pickles. Basically, if you can pickle it, I’ll like it. I must admit, though, that the first…
For years I hated mushrooms. My young palette had not yet developed an appreciation for the little darlings and I avoided them in every…
Well, friends, summer is long gone, and party and holiday season is upon us. Family gatherings, pot-luck parties, gift exchanges, and cozy nights snuggled up…
For this week’s recipe, I decided I’d try something I’ve never attempted before and make some fresh apple butter. And, folks, I’ve got to…
Ah, summer… wildflowers blooming; picnics with loved ones; hot days in the garden; cool evenings in the yard. If you’re like me, one of…
If you're looking for a creamy, yet fresh-tasting accompaniment for a party tray or just a quick snack, this dip fits the bill. Clean,…
Hummus has been enjoyed in many parts of the world for centuries and with good reason. The earliest recipe for a dish similar to…
If you ever need a quick snack for an unexpected guest, an easy appetizer for your next get-together, or just something to munch while…
Every year, when the Super Bowl rolls around, I can't help but notice all the different attitudes toward the big game. Every party has…
The holiday season is here, once again homesteaders. With all of the festive gatherings, and get-togethers, and mixers, and soirees there are to attend,…
They’ve had the most amazing, rich, buttery, perfectly-perfect avocados at my local grocery stores this summer. There’s something so glorious about slicing into an avocado…
Last year, a friend of mine planted too many tomatoes and ended up canning over 30 quarts. Her small family didn’t use them all up…
“Woo-hoo! Float trip!!” If you know what a float trip is, you know why I’m so looking forward to this weekend. If you’re one…
So, who doesn't love snacks? Savory to sweet, crunchy to creamy—we humans love finding new, fun, delicious ways to occupy our appetites while catching up…
Buttery, flaky, creamy, savory rounds of puff pastry, spinach, and cheese... That's what I've made for you this week, and my family and friends…
If you've spent much time at the grocery store recently, you might have noticed a sudden flood of so-called "healthy" snacks. While at first…
You probably already know that eating fermented food is, as my Pop used to say, "good for your guts". But, what you may not…
Kale, kale, kale, kale... 2015 was the Year of Kale. What's the big deal, anyway? Well, as it turns out, kale has a ton…
