Category: In the Kitchen||Recipes

What tree produces the most fruit? ……… The Pantry 😆 OK seriously though check out these simple, sometimes wacky, home remedies that use products right from your pantry!

April 28, 2021

 Ok so this is my pantry and I haven’t shared it much because we just now got to it (I’ll share the other side, possibly a video later) and the majority of it is finished just a few things to finish. But I wanted to share these home remedies using things you already have at … More What tree produces the most fruit? ……… The Pantry 😆 OK seriously though check out these simple, sometimes wacky, home remedies that use products right from your pantry!

July 4th Picnic Party ~ Recipes and Entertaining Ideas

June 18, 2013

Picnic BuffetPut your pies on a pedestal for a dessert buffet on the porch ~ shown here, cake stands in vintage milk glass and clear glass. Blue-and-white transferware plates are the perfect backdrop for golden hand-crimped crusts. Build a festive centerpiece using tiered wire baskets. Fill with help-yourself treats like ripe fruit as well as … More July 4th Picnic Party ~ Recipes and Entertaining Ideas

A St. Patrick's Day Party for the Whole Family ~ What a Great Way to Anticipate Spring!

March 3, 2013

It must be springtime. The crocuses are peeking out along with a few tentative daffodils. The scent of warming earth greets me when I first step outside for the day. And hints of green are everywhere I turn. But wait, those aren’t the green shoots of spring I see. Those are decorations for St. Patrick’s … More A St. Patrick's Day Party for the Whole Family ~ What a Great Way to Anticipate Spring!

Super Bowl Party (Football Parties) ~ Sweet Treats

January 25, 2013

Yummy Football Rice Crispy TreatHuddle together to make this fun recipe for the big game. The football shapes are easy for little hands to mold.What you need:3 tablespoons butter or margarine1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallowsOR4 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup peanut butter6 cups Kellogg’s® Cocoa Krispies® cerealCanned frosting or decorating gelWhy use Kellogg’s® … More Super Bowl Party (Football Parties) ~ Sweet Treats

How to save 50% on groceries this year ~ Use this simple tip to reduce the pain in the checkout lane.

January 8, 2013

Your grocery bill will likely be going up soon, thanks to the 2012 drought in the Midwest. The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects food prices to rise 3.5% to 4% in the coming year. Food is one of our largest fixed expenses, but it’s also the one with the most wiggle room. You probably can’t … More How to save 50% on groceries this year ~ Use this simple tip to reduce the pain in the checkout lane.

Christmas Party Starters: 12 Bite-Size Appetizers

December 11, 2012

A Christmas party cannot survive on eggnog alone. Celebrate the giving-est season of the year by providing guests with a selection of savory nibbles and a few substantial snacks……yuletide-themed napkins and a dish of toothpicks should be all you need. Chili PecansA medley of warm spices tempered with a touch of brown sugar is a … More Christmas Party Starters: 12 Bite-Size Appetizers

Showstopping Christmas Cookie Recipes

November 27, 2012

Whether you’re hosting a cookie exchange party or a holiday open house, these beautiful, creative Christmas cookie recipes are sure to wow the crowd. Mint Meringue Kisses Make light-as-air meringues kissed with mint. For the ultimate bite, sandwich semisweet chocolate between two meringues.Ingredients4 egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups sugar1/4 teaspoon … More Showstopping Christmas Cookie Recipes