When my girls were little I love to create recipes that were easy to make and would get them involved in the kitchen. The teacher in me would always find some way to incorporate math, reading, and sometimes social studies into every baking session. As they grew to become beautiful young women recipes became more detailed. But I soon found out that Gracie is the Baker in my family. But when they were little baking was less about making stuff and more about making fun. Sometimes creating a Read more […]
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Different Ways to Flavor Your Baking
Hey, y’all, I’ve been getting really into baking lately—like, super into it. I seriously make a new cake, cupcake, or cake pop creation every day. I’ve been dedicating any time I can to experimenting and finding new fun ways to customize my treats. After straying from box mix and finding my own ratio and recipe for the base, I started to wonder if I could make my cakes taste like different fun flavors. After a little research, this is what I found on the different ways to flavor your Read more […]
A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Buying High-Quality Seafood That Tastes Great
If you asked anyone what their favorite dish is, it’s not likely to be seafood. Seafood tends to get a bad wrap because of the smell and how long it can take to prepare. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it. FIsh and seafood are some of the richest sources of protein without a lot of unnecessary fat, so you’re getting quite lean meat. But not everyone knows what to look for when they’re interested in buying seafood to cook at home. Instead of leaving it up to chance, here’s Read more […]
May was Made For Family!
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. May has always been a month that our family gathers. In the past few years, we have not only had 3 college graduations ( my oldest daughter, my nephew and my future son-in-laws) but also a high school graduation, several proms, birthday parties (youngest’s birthday is May 6- just 26 minutes after midnight to be a Cinco de Mayo baby.) and through in Mother’s Day and you get the idea. Read more […]
7 Alarming and Interesting Facts About Meat Production That May Change the Way You Eat
The world’s population keeps increasing by the day, and it’s estimated to hit about 8.1 billion in 2025. Consequently, meat and dietary products consumption have also increased significantly. But do you know that the meat you eat has dire consequences on the environment? That aside, do you know the animals undergo several harsh conditions before landing on your plate? So can you cut down your meat consumption by half? After reading these 7 alarming and interesting facts about meat production, Read more […]
8 Beer Cocktails to Spice up Your Evening
Everyone loves a cocktail. While the individual ingredients may be designed with something more refined in mind – the subtle nuance of whiskey, the bitter warmth of brandy – a cocktail cuts straight to the chase with a taste explosion that spares no victims. And there’s no alcoholic drink quite as sociable as the cocktail. It’s a talking point, a shared learning experience, and very often an aesthetic phenomenon, too. Only thing is, with all those specialist ingredients Read more […]
Easy Slow Cooker Recipes with 5 Ingredients
With the transition from summer to fall, it’s easy to lose track of time on weeknights, making preparing dinner a little more difficult. If you’re looking for ways to make a delicious meal in a fraction of the prep time, consider using a slow cooker. Not only do they make for an easier cleanup, but you can prepare your dish at the beginning of the day and it will be ready once it’s time to eat dinner. From barbeque chicken sandwiches to garlic potatoes, you might be surprised by how Read more […]
How to Fix Common Cooking Mistakes
It might not be often, but it happens frequently enough to be infuriating: having to toss out a pan of cake, a pot of sauce, or tray of cookies because of one simple misstep during cooking or baking. It just reminds us that everything do with cooking is so delicate! A dash too much of this or slightly too long cooking on that can ruin an entire meal. Why don’t we stop feeling bad about our ruined dinners, and pat ourselves on the back for creating culinary miracles almost perfectly every day? That Read more […]
3 Vegan Holiday Meal Ideas
During the holidays, one of the best and most enjoyable aspects is getting to enjoy time with your family and friends. This often includes preparing a meal for people with different food preferences, including those on a vegan diet. Here are three meal ideas that are completely plant-based, so any guests who are on a vegan diet have delicious options available. Kale Salad A kale salad with a simple yet tasty dressing can be a great way to go. Slice or break up some kale in a bowl, cut up half Read more […]
