Roasted peppers elevate the flavor of any dish they are added to. They have a mild sweetness and a concentrated punch of flavors that are missing when you eat peppers raw. I love simple methods that bring the flavor out in foods to highlight their natural beauty and flavor. Wether they are being added to…
Recipes
Marilla’s Raspberry Cordial
“…there’s a half full bottle of raspberry cordial that was left over from the church social the other night. It’s on the second shelf of the sitting-room closet and you and Diana can have it if you like, and cookie to eat with it along with it in the afternoon.” “Diana poured herself out a…
Frugal Tips to Reuse Your Real Food Flops
Real food flops, we all have them. It’s always frustrating when you make something that just doesn’t turn out right. You spend money on high quality ingredients and then the recipe just doesn’t turn out. I can’t even tell you how many times this has happened to me! Sometimes it’s as simple as forgetting about…
Simple Teriyaki Wings
There is something undeniably fun about chicken wings. They are one of the first things I am drawn to at a pot-luck, even if they are ehm… KFC…. Not the healthiest choice out there but once in awhile won’t kill you right? Superbowl parties back in High School? You better believe I was swarming the…
The Dangers of Sports Drinks
Photo Credit: michelle.schrank It’s a hot summer day. Your little man just got done with his tee-ball game and what do does the mom who brought snacks hand out but a sports drink. Those boys have been playing hard with the sun beating down on them so of course they need a little pick-me-up. Inwardly…