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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
It’s been a long week. Honestly, you just want to settle in with some homemade chocolate chip cookies a glass of milk and a movie. What do you do? You go into the kitchen gather your ingredients and guess what… no BROWN SUGAR! This extremely simple 2-step recipe will ensure that youRead More →
Summer time is quickly approaching and with it comes Barbecue Season! Oh how my family LOVES to barbecue! Your stomachs are soon to be full of hot dogs, cheeseburgers, ketchup and High Fructose Corn Syrup… {boo}! We have been purchasing brands that don’t contain High Fructose Corn Syrup for quiteRead More →