When I sit down each month to make up a makeshift menu plan, one of the recipes that comes up over and over again is this recipe for pepper steak and…

Many evenings our calendar is full to the brim.  Especially during the school year.  From sports, to music lessons and family or church activities.  …

During the summer months, it is always so refreshing to go out to the garden and pick fresh veggies.  From tomatoes and beans to squash and onions.  …

There is nothing in the world like a nice fresh peach.  Picked straight from the tree.  Washed (with a rub on your shirt).  With a big bite right in …

Years ago when we started on our freeze drying journey, we wanted to try so many different fruits and vegetables.  But surprisingly, corn was not one…

What's your go to meal at your house?  You know the one.  It's fast, healthy and everyone will eat it, even the pickiest of the bunch. In our …

There is nothing like fresh baked breads in the fall.  They add some cozy warmth to any kitchen.  Whether it is a yummy loaf of sourdough bread or th…

We are always on the look out for delicious breakfast ideas.  Mostly because breakfast really is our families favorite meal of the day.  We typically…

There are few things in life as delicious as a freshly made waffle. Whether you prefer them savory or sweet, there’s no denying how satisfying it is …

Buttermilk is a hot commodity in our household.  Whenever homemade yogurt is made, we get leftover buttermilk.  Which means we need lots of ways to u…

Looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the autumn harvest? Why not try cooking dinner in a pumpkin!

Move over, pumpkin spice—it's time to give buttermilk peach streusel muffins their due. These little bites of heaven are the perfect blend of swe…

As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves start to change color, we all start to crave comfort foods that warm us up from the inside out. Wha…

I remember the first time I ever had a French Dip Sandwich. I was probably about 10 years old. I was invited to spend a week with my best friend’s fami…

Breakfast in the most important meal of the day.  So important in fact that my children tend to eat 2 breakfasts each day.   Why you ask?   Well, it al…

When it comes to grape juice, store-bought just doesn't cut it. The flavor is always a little off, and you can never be sure what kind of preserv…

My husband LOVES breakfast.  And when I say "loves" I mean he could eat breakfast for every meal.   However, I personally like sweet breakfa…

Strawberries just happen to be one of our favorite fruits.  We love to pick them fresh or grab them from a local fruit seller.  But our favorite is s…

Summer is a great time of year for fresh fruit and vegetable recipes.  Just take a stroll to your garden or a nice walk around a farmers market and y…

This green chili egg puff recipe is a family favorite.  In fact, this week is when it is traditionally made.  Why?   We've got the chickens!!  Lik…