Category: Cooking

How to Make Your Own Smoked Bacon

We have been making our own bacon on the Traeger ever since we bought it. I have been wanting to share with you How to Make Your Own Smoked Bacon at home for some time. Easier than you think, customizable, and easier on the wallet than buying bacon on the regular. It is…

Christmas Gift Ideas For Kids Who Love To Cook And Bake

Many kids love to cook and bake, and Christmas is the perfect time to shop for cooking and baking related items to give as gifts. From kids who just help with mixing, to those who can prepare a full meal on their own, finding Christmas gifts for kids who love to cook and…

Garden Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce (from Scratch)

Are you still trying to use up some of the fresh produce growing in the garden? I had tons of tomatoes this season so decided to try my hand at some homemade tomato sauce! This Garden Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce (from Scratch) is a simple recipe for a zesty and traditional tomato-based pasta…

Cleaning Your Grill (BBQ Prep & Cleaning Tips)

Ah, grilling one of the great joys of spring, summer and even fall for the hardcore outdoor cookers. But, as with any kind of cooking, you want to keep your equipment in top shape. For the sake of your grill, the effectiveness of your cooking and perhaps even the taste of your food,…

Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

Next up in my baby food series is talking about Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby. If you have an infant at your house, I hope some of these tips and tricks can help you out! When it’s time to start feeding your baby solid foods, you will want to introduce his or…

How to Make Your Own Baby Food

Do you have babies at home? My second daughter, Stella just turned 6 months old which means starting to eat some foods. I figured I would share How to Make Your Own Baby Food to help you prepare fresh foods for you little loves right at home. We live in a time of…

Smoking Meats in an Electric Smoker (Plus 5 Awesome Recipes)

I have been posting quite a few recipes for our wood pellet smoker, but I know that not everyone has a smoker like ours so wanted to include some tips and tricks for Smoking Meats in an Electric Smoker (Plus 5 Awesome Recipes) too! The electric smoker is nice because there is little…

Blackberry Vanilla Bourbon Jam

Over the las few years I have experimented with whipping up new jams and jellies with fruits and peppers from the garden. I wanted to try something different this year so I made this Blackberry Vanilla Bourbon Jam and let me tell you…delicious. A little sweet, super flavorful, and can use it for…

Mike’s Smoked Jerky

Have you ever made your own beef jerky before? My husband Mike has been making beef and venison jerky in our pellet smoker and absolutely loves it. So we decided to share with you Mike’s Smoked Jerky recipe/how to. Spring is in the air here in Michigan which means we all get the…

Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

These Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas as so simple and turn out perfectly. While this post is sponsored by Uno Casa, all opinions and love of developing scratch made recipes are my own. I am so excited to share these Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas with all of you! I love making food from scratch…