This has been Bread & With It’s first full month on the world wide web and it actually did way better than I thought it would do! I have read the income reports for other blogs and they always start reporting income after the blog is fully established with followers.Read More →

roasted garlic mustard

I was reflecting a lot on our times in Leavenworth, WA as I was making this Roasted Garlic Mustard recipe.  Leavenworth is a little Bavarian Village nestled away in Northern Washington. In the winter the buildings are covered in white twinkle lights and there are horse drawn sleigh rides through the snow coveredRead More →

barbecue sauce

I knew I wanted to create an original barbecue sauce for Bread & With It because barbecue season is upon us.   What is barbecue season without your family signature barbecue sauce?  It’s what defines you as a barbecue chef! We brought out our fairly nice charcoal barbecue that weRead More →

con panna

Free printable espresso home guide below! Oh coffee. How I love you so. I do enjoy a good cup of coffee; however an espresso is really where the love is at.  I’m pretty sure it was our love for coffee that my husband and I got married.  If for someRead More →

slow cooker split pea soup

My day can get pretty hectic, especially since we are going to be starting homeschooling in the fall I anticipate having significantly less time to prepare dinner. In the beginning I’m sure there will be quite a bit of adjustments. My sister has been homeschooling for almost 8 years nowRead More →

Red Potato Salad

My husband was born and raised in Florida and I have to say that being a Northwest girl has been very stressful for me when it comes to cooking. He can be a critic at times, especially when it came to my first mention of Red Potato Salad. I rememberRead More →

crochet minecraft pig

Minecraft has become very popular these last few years.  I know my kids love it!  We were just invited to a Minecraft themed double birthday party.  My girlfriend’s oldest son just turned 8 and her youngest daughter turned 1. I like to make birthday gifts as much as possible becauseRead More →

I’ve seen the Magic Bullet at Target selling anywhere from $50-$100.  It seems so convenient to just toss in your ingredients then drink.  I stumbled across this lovely tip and honestly your life isn’t going to be the same. Our blender spends most of it’s time in the cupboard and gets pulledRead More →

It completely blew me away when I learned that you can make your own colored sugar sprinkles for decorating treats. The more I inquire about doing things myself, the more amazed I am. My amazement must be a generational thing. I was born in the early 80’s and like everyoneRead More →

Crochet toys are adorable. I could end this post like that because honestly it’s a pretty accurate statement as it stands. I have made several crochet toys for my youngest daughter as well as a collection of blankets, hats, booties, clothes and other miscellaneous items (the possibilities are endless). MyRead More →

Apple Cider Vinegar is used in many recipes; salad dressings, marinades, vinaigrettes, food preservatives, and cocktails! Vinegar can also be used as a household cleaning product. It can be store bought, but you are likely to spend about $5 if you want it to be organic and raw (this providesRead More →

apple cider vinegar cocktails

These creative Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktails are becoming the new rage!  I have done some research and apparently drinking apple cider vinegar is shown to reduce the risk of diabetes, weight gain and heart disease; additionally it is a natural remedy for heartburn, promotes healthy skin, improves digestion and can evenRead More →

Free downloads! Mother’s day is Sunday, May 11th!  Are you ready?  Of all the holidays, this one is the hardest for me.  I’m not going to brag too much… but honestly I have a really amazing mom.  She has always been loving and supportive of me, even at my worst.Read More →

I absolutely hate getting caught without the ingredients I need to make, whatever it is I’m making. There was a day when we didn’t have the convenience of large super centers at every corner and families had to make due with what they had. I feel that knowing how toRead More →

Fresh homemade whipped cream is divine on any treat. I am usually unable to restrain myself from dipping my fingers in for a taste. I can only imagine how delicious Great Grandma Hutchinson’s homemade whipped cream was. Living on a diary farm they had milk as fresh as it gets.Read More →

It’s going to be a gorgeous day today!  I was told we can expect temperatures in the 80’s here in Washington.  In the Northwest when the sun comes out… take advantage of it! What I like to do on nice days like today is make my family Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake.  WeRead More →

Free canning jar labels at the bottom of this page! My little secret {I love canning jars}!  They are just so neat looking.  I bet that when Great Grandma Hutchinson was on the farm she probably would say to herself “Wow, these are so pretty… I wonder if there is a wayRead More →

water bath canning 101

Water bath canning is a way to preserve your food and recipes so that they will last for longer amounts of time outside of a refrigerator without spoiling.  High acidic foods can be processed using the water bath canning method.  Low acidic foods require the pressure canning method.  Your recipe shouldRead More →