We're not really a "brownie out of the box" kind of family. At least not anymore. Not when making brownies from scratch is so easy to do. It's more fun to experiment with your own recipes, and I've got some pretty forgiving kids who are willing to try almost anything. They're also a pretty good... Continue Reading →
I'll be the first to admit that I may go a little overboard at times with my smoker. But I love the opportunity it gives me to explore new things with food. From pork shoulder to bacon, I've been smoking everything I can get my hands on. But if you thought the smoker was only... Continue Reading →
Warning. We're entering the time of year where everything is all about pumpkin. I understand the marketing angle, even though its been quite overused in my opinion. Pumpkins create an ambiance around fall for most of us. And fall brings with it the longing for warm drinks and yummy comfort food. But I don't want... Continue Reading →
Pie season is around the corner. Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Years. Oh my! But who are we fooling? Shouldn't it ALWAYS be pie season? You don't really need an excuse to bake a pie. But if you're looking for one, here's a few you could try on for size. In-laws are in town. Birthday party. The... Continue Reading →
I know what you're thinking. Banana bread has been around for thousands of years. There's a recipe on every Pinterest corner. Why do we need another one? One word. Zucchini. I've got a ton of them coming out of the garden right now, and I know you probably do too. So what do you do?... Continue Reading →
Three of my favorite things are fresh blueberries, tasty almonds and...muffins. And we've combined them all together to make this delicious treat! I mean, how can you go wrong with blueberries? They go good in almost everything, right? Pancakes. Scones. Yogurt. Really the sky is the limit when it comes to this healthy fruit. We... Continue Reading →