Just like the squirrels I watch as I jog near my rural Missouri home each morning, every fall I get the urge to store away…
If you ever need a quick snack for an unexpected guest, an easy appetizer for your next get-together (remember those?), or just something to munch…
I absolutely enjoy a good crunchy pickle, and I want my pickles when I want them. That's why I decided to make quick pickles, and…
Hazelnuts (also known as filberts) are a favorite autumn delicacy, whether they are eaten alone lightly toasted or as part of a recipe. I personally…
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 thing…
For years I hated mushrooms. My young palette had not yet developed an appreciation for the little darlings and I avoided them in every preparation. …
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 with…
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 couldn't…
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 the…
Homesteaders are accustomed to spending time at home and taking on projects in the kitchen. Now that everyone has been spending more time at home,…
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…
“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 of…
