Homemade Gifts: Spice Mixes

Homemade Gifts: Spice Mixes

Every year when I give gifts, I typically give homemade gifts to my closest friends and family. It doesn’t have to be over the top, insanely crafty, Pinterest worthy gifts. I’ve given simple things like jams, sugar scrubs, caramel sauce..…

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Christmas List for the Home Cook

Christmas List for the Home Cook

Just recently, my husband and I walked into a ranch and home supply store.. It is one of my favorites as it contains many, many wonderful kitchen utensils. My husband laughed at how excited I was to be purchasing baking…

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Intro to Canning: Tips, Tricks, & Tools

Intro to Canning: Tips, Tricks, & Tools

For years I have always been terrified of canning. I am not sure if working in the meat industry had me leery about botulism and other bacteria or what my problem was. To me, canning seemed like this daunting task…

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How To Stock Your Pantry… The Essentials

How To Stock Your Pantry… The Essentials

While in a discussion this morning about cooking and basically how I learned how to cook, someone asked me about my pantry and what I stock in there. So here we go. Having the basic essentials to prepare a meal…

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I’m in LOVE… With my KitchenAid Mixer!

I’m in LOVE… With my KitchenAid …

My first ever baking experience was thanks to my dear ole Daddy. I was somewhere around age 4 or 5 and home sick from preschool with pink eye. Being the amazing Daddy that he is, my Dad stayed home with…

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