I enjoy making homemade food presents for Christmas. Even if we're giving other gifts, we still usually include a treat we've made as well. It's become a tradition for us. Sure, you can buy plenty of food gifts in stores. But when you make them yourself, it's special. It's made with love! And not only that, but when YOU make it then YOU have control over the ingredients. As a mostly "clean" Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pick strawberries, plus three scrumptious strawberry recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. Fortunately, they'd survived the recent freeze. The berries were so plentiful, I didn't have go more than 5 or 6 feet down the row to fill up my basket. And they are sweet and delicious! If you Continue Reading
Easy Crockpot Shredded Barbecue Chicken recipe
Here's a recipe that's perfect for Superbowl Sunday or any occasion you have a group of hungry family or friends to feed, but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen -- Crockpot Shredded Barbecue Chicken! Not only is it delicious and super EASY, it's also low in calories and high in protein! At about 127 calories and 17 g of protein per serving (not including bread), it's a no-guilt Continue Reading
Easy one-pot ‘comfort food’ meals to warm your winter
If winter's chill has you craving hot, hearty comfort food, here are some easy meal recipes to warm your body and soul. Chicken Pot Pie Vegetable Beef Soup Crock Pot Shredded BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Chicken and Brown Rice Soup Crock Pot Beef Ragout (beef stew) Roasted Baby Potatoes The following muffins and biscuits pair well with the above. Regular and gluten-free Continue Reading
Homemade trail mix is easy DIY gift, healthy snack
Here's a simple idea for a yummy, healthy snack you can make for yourself or give as a gift: DIY trail mix! Along with homemade peanut butter cups and other goodies, this Christmas I decided to put together my own trail mix blend to give as well. Trail mix, unlike a baked good or candy, is so simple that there really is no way to screw it up. There's also no right or wrong when it comes Continue Reading
Wow your holiday guests with crave-worthy dishes!
Can you believe the holidays are upon us? Where did this year go?! I think my favorite part of the holidays is the food. How about you? If you're looking for some new ideas for dishes to serve for holiday entertaining or office potlucks, I'm here to help! Below I've listed some of our favorite recipes for holiday event cooking, categorized by Main Dishes, Sides, Muffins and Biscuits, and Continue Reading
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