I was up early this morning feeling pretty ambitious. I had challenged myself to try a few homemade mixes after really studying the ingredient lists of some of our favorites. If you’ve never noticed some of the crazy stuff in… Read moreHomemade Taco Seasoning – Easy, Flavorful and Frugal!
We have recently discovered the joys of homemade peanut butter. All these years I’ve spent so much money on jars of peanut butter at the grocery store, having had no idea how easy and yummy peanut butter is when you… Read moreOne Ingredient Homemade Peanut Butter
The Autumnal Equinox. The word equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night.” The fall and spring equinoxes are the only days of the year in which the Sun crosses the celestial equator. From here on out, the temperatures… Read morePumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup: The #PumpkinFest Series
October is here already! How did that happen? Before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving and soon thereafter…yes…Christmas. Hope you’ve started your shopping. Even more so, I hope you’ve started looking for airline tickets if you plan to travel… Read moreTraveling for the Holidays? Get Your Airline Tickets Now
Travelers have cited Europe as their most desirable destination for years. The reasons are simple. There are so many countries to visit in such close proximity that you can literally travel from country to country in hours. Nowhere else… Read moreTake a European Vacation Without Blowing The Budget
We’ve had quite a week – especially my hubby! He’s had the honor of volunteering with our local Autism Support Group to teach kids how to ride a bike. For anyone who has helped their baby learn to ride… Read moreHow to Make Bath Salts
I needed a dip to serve Sunday night and my go-to onion soup packet was nowhere in sight. Man, that stuff has become a crutch in my kitchen. Meatloaf, stews, pot roast, hamburgers, potatoes, chicken, chili, gravy, veggies…oh my gosh!… Read moreHomemade Dried Onion Soup Mix
While I am perfectly aware that it’s only July, I also know that I’d like to give my friends Homemade Vanilla Extract for Christmas this year. It doesn’t necessarily take six months to make, but the longer is sits, the… Read moreHomemade Vanilla Extract
We try to eat seasonally and invest in foods that are at their peak during all times of the year. I can as much as possible for storage, but one of my pet peeves, is picking a bounty of fresh fruits and… Read moreTips for Storing Fresh Produce (INFOGRAPHIC)
Although in Atlanta now, I moved here from New Orleans. Most of my family still lives there. While known for its fabulous food, some of the absolute best is the simplest. One of my favorites is red beans and rice…. Read moreDIY Old Fashioned Cornbread Mix Recipe
