Applesauce Quick Bread- fast and delicious This time of year is all about getting the last of produce and fruit put up for winter. So, it's a busy time, but we still like to enjoy a bit of sweet goodness right now. That is when a fast, easy recipe like Applesauce Quick Bread comes in handy. Apples are everywhere right now We have lots of apple trees on our property - both wild and ones that we planted. We made cider for apple cider vinegar a few weeks ago. Applesauce is always another way ... Read More about Applesauce Quick Bread
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Banana Oat Bread
Banana Oat Bread is amazing - and easy! Whenever we have our family with kids visiting, they have this habit of leaving bananas behind. It's kinda weird, I admit, but it seems to happen more often than not. But here's the thing - we don't care for bananas. Neither of us is ever tempted to eat a banana - not even a little bit. BUT - we do like baked stuff with bananas and that is where Banana Oat Bread comes in handy! Bananas are perfect for baked goods Bananas kind of disappear when you ... Read More about Banana Oat Bread
Apple Ginger Green Smoothie
Apple Ginger Green Smoothies are my Favorite for fall We are starting to see a lot of apples becoming available in our area, and I'm willing to bet that you are seeing the same thing. That makes Apple Ginger Green Smoothie a natural breakfast for this time of year. Apple season everywhere We live at the edge of the Finger Lakes region of Upstate NY which is prime real estate for growing apples. There are orchards as far as the eye can see, just a few minutes from our house, so apples are ... Read More about Apple Ginger Green Smoothie
Berry Blast Almond Smoothie
Berry Blast Almond Smoothie makes a healthy breakfast I admit that breakfast has always been a struggle for me. Even when I was a kid, my mom had to force me to eat anything at all. I still feel the same way, and because I do intermittent fasting, I still don't eat very early in the day. That's where I appreciate this Berry Blast Almond Smoothie. I am always happy to have something that tastes like a fruity milkshake, you know? Protein for breakfast is a good idea But, probably just ... Read More about Berry Blast Almond Smoothie
How to Make the Best Homemade Yogurt
Let me help you make the BEST Homemade Yogurt It sounds like a big promise, I know. I stand by it though, and once you try my method, I think that you will agree. I'm going to show you the easiest way to make Homemade Yogurt without any special gadgets or equipment. Just two ingredients - milk and a good live culture yogurt you can buy in just about any supermarket. You can use gadgets to culture the yogurt, once it's ready for that step, and I'll link some that I have used successfully ... Read More about How to Make the Best Homemade Yogurt
No Stress Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
A Mother's Day Brunch does not have to stress you out! We all want to do something special for our Moms, right? Or, maybe you're one of the Moms? Either way, a special brunch to celebrate Mother's Day does not have to make your Mother's Day stressful! There are always buffet items that can either be made entirely ahead of time, or that need to be quickly cooked or heated up right before serving. Today. I'm sharing some of my own favorite no-stress Mother's Day Brunch recipes, as well as some ... Read More about No Stress Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
The Best Homemade Granola
This really is the best homemade granola There is a general perception that granola is a healthy breakfast option, but is it really? Pick up a box at the store, and what do you find? Lots of sugar, seed oils, soy and preservatives. I think we can do better, and my Best Homemade Granola is going to help. The other challenge with any granola, healthy or, not is the flavor. I think I have found a couple of ways to improve both the flavor and the quality of the ingredients. Better fats, a ... Read More about The Best Homemade Granola
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are perfect for this time of year. This is "egg season" which makes it the perfect time of year to make deviled eggs. When the days start to get longer, and temperatures begin to rise a bit, chickens lay more eggs. We raise chickens for eggs, so I'm always looking for more ways to use them in these spring months. Deviled eggs are a great thing to take to a get-together because it doesn't seem like people make them as much as they used to. They seem special and that makes ... Read More about Deviled Eggs
Sweet Potato Coffee Cake
Sweet Potato Coffee Cake is perfect for this time of year It is a little difficult to find fresh in-season food to cook with this of year. Sweet potatoes are a great choice though. Properly stored sweet potatoes actually taste better now than they do in the fall. That makes this Sweet Potato Coffee Cake very seasonal, not to mention very tasty. What is coffee cake? For starters, it doesn't usually have coffee in it. Instead, you drink coffee with it. Coffee Cake is usually sweet, ... Read More about Sweet Potato Coffee Cake
Easy Citrus Jam
Easy Citrus Jam brings in the sunshine Our winter has not been bad at all this year. For people who like to work with seasonal ingredients though, February in the Northeast can be a challenge. But Easy Citrus Jam fixes that! We can't grow citrus fruit outdoors ever up here in the Northern states, so this is one case where we have to rely on the seasonality of ingredients from other regions. I make no apologies for enjoying citrus fruit in the winter. It helps a person feel ... Read More about Easy Citrus Jam
Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread is easy and delicious I am not claiming that my version of Irish Soda Bread is particularly authentic. I think in Ireland, it is more savory, while mine is a bit on the sweet side. Here in the States, when you see Irish Soda Bread, chances are, it's going to resemble this recipe. Plus, it's an easy recipe, if you want to make bread without yeast. What is important about Irish Soda Bread? The best Irish Soda Bread has a few important attributes. First and foremost, it is ... Read More about Irish Soda Bread
Coconut Lime Mini Muffins
Coconut Lime Mini Muffins are the perfect little treat I first made these Coconut Lime Mini Muffins quite a few years ago. The recipe originally appeared on my old blog, but now I've updated it a bit and I want to share it again, today. If you love citrus the way that I do, these are going to be something you'll love. How do you feel about coconut? If you like coconut, you'll love these muffins even more. Why make them small? I like mini muffins myself. They're a perfect little ... Read More about Coconut Lime Mini Muffins