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The 8th Wonder of the World: Casile Soap
Growing up I was blessed to have great-grandparents who played and active and large role in my life. I learned so much from them both and I will be forever grateful for that. One of the things I learned was… Continue reading
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Canuary: Breathing New Life into a Vintage Dish
I am in full Canuary mode in my house and it’s going great. I love adding the unexpected flavor profiles that you just wouldn’t expect to come out of a jar to my pantry shelves. Over the years I have… Continue reading
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Canuary 2023 Continues: Asian Chicken Thighs
As I progress through the month of Canuary, January to all you non-canners, I challenge myself to use recipes that have an explosive flavor profile that you wouldn’t necessarily think would come from the contents of that pretty glass jar… Continue reading
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Kicking Off Canuary 2023
The Canning Chronicles continue with an easy but flavorful pantry staple with a twist: Peppered Bacon Green Beans. I now, right?! They remind me of my childhood and the various things I specifically remember my Gramma making. This is one… Continue reading
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The Christmas Chronicles: Scented Salt Dough Ornaments
In this house creativity needs an outlet, not only for myself on the daily, but also for my grandchildren. Besides their incredibly good looks, they also get a very creative side from me. I thoroughly enjoy showing and teaching them… Continue reading
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The Canning Chronicles: Canning Honey/Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Growing up you couldn’t get me to eat any vegetables with the exception of corn on the cob, and I enjoyed a good salad… and by good salad I mean lettuce and cucumbers, peeled with no skin on them and… Continue reading
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Lobster Rolls: A New England Tradition
Summertime…. glorious Summertime!! Next to Fall this is my favorite time of the year. A time when the hustle and bustle of the school year has ended and there are no more activities and commitments on a weekly basis. A… Continue reading
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Canning Monkey Butter
Are you ready to try something so delicious and addicting you’re going to find yourself not only using it on different foods, but you’re also going to find yourself just eating it by the spoonful? Monkey Butter…. a concoction of… Continue reading
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5 Healthy Summertime Salads Using Grilled Chicken
As summer is approaching, I am reminded just how much I hate running my oven and how much I enjoy my grill. I don’t know about you, but during those hot months my appetite isn’t what it normally is, and… Continue reading
