by Jamie | Nov 5, 2018 | Blog, Saving
This Christmas Shopping Season is around the corner. Buying Christmas gifts is something on a lot of lists. Giving gifts makes us feel good. Looking at what was spent during the holidays, not so much. Here are some ways to save money on Christmas gifts. Now,...
by Jamie | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog, Eating, How To
Yellow, sweet and juicy. Fresh Pineapples are a better pick over the canned variety. Besides being fresh, they’re comparable in price. In my area they run around $3.00 a each. Last week one store had them on sale for .99. What a GREAT price! With prices...
by Jamie | Oct 22, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Soups, Stews & Chili
We’re deep into autumn at the end of October. Around us, the bright green hues of summer are fading and changing to shades of brown, red, gold, and orange. The summer squashes are done for the year and the winter squashes like acorn, pumpkin and butternut are in the...
by Jamie | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, How To
The KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a shining star appliance in many kitchens, including mine. I remember how much easier making a cheesecake became once I got a KitchenAid. It did the heavy mixing and saved wear and tear on the hand mixer and my arms. Doughs and batters...
by Jamie | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog, How To
Fresh herbs are important in recipes. They are inexpensive and one of the easiest ways to bring flavor and brightness to a dish. They are not overly expensive but it’s important to get the most out of them. Keeping them fresh after buying them and preserving...
by Jamie | Sep 29, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Vegetables
Having easy, healthy vegetable side dishes are important. If you’re short on time or making a new dinner recipe you need recipes like Sautéed Mushrooms and Green Beans with Garlic in your recipe rotation. This healthy side dish comes together quickly without a lot of...
by Jamie | Sep 25, 2018 | Appetizers, Blog, Eating, Gluten Free
Breakfast is challenging when you’re gluten free, especially when people bring food to the office for sharing. Bagels and doughnuts and muffins, oh my. Tara’s job was having a pot luck breakfast and all I could think about was if there would be anything she could eat....
by Jamie | Sep 19, 2018 | Blog, Dressings Sauces & Condiments, Eating, Gluten Free
In a recent post I talked about making Cayenne Pepper Sauce and how to make it. For years, however, I’ve been making pickled jalapeños from the peppers I grow. I use them on tacos, nachos, eggs and more to add a punch of flavor and heat. I confess, I also eat them...
by Jamie | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog, Dressings Sauces & Condiments, Eating, Gluten Free, Uncategorized
I grew Cayenne Peppers for the first time this year. The one plant had almost a pound of peppers on the it. I thought Cayenne Pepper hot sauce would be a great thing to make with them. Making your own hot sauce at home only takes a few ingredients. The recipe comes...
by Jamie | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog, Eating, Gluten Free, Soups, Stews & Chili
Soup Season is coming. Cream of Celery Soup is an easy recipe to start off the season as the weather cools down. Ok, this week is still warm here in NC, but the cool weather is coming. Save the condensed stuff in a can for your casseroles and crockpot meals. Make...