Marinated Tomato Salad with Feta

Ready for my latest obsession? This Marinated Tomato Salad with Feta is super easy to make, perfect for a light meal, and you can feel good about eating them! These would be great this Summer when you have fresh tomatoes coming our of the garden! At the restaurant I work at, we started…

How to Keep Rodents & Pests Out of Your Garden

How to discourage garden rodents and pests away from your garden is something all gardeners ask. There are many ways to do this with store-bought chemicals specially made for the certain rodent or pest you want to discourage. There are also many homemade remedies that can help too. Whether you have trouble in…

Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

A little bit of cake a little bit of lemon…I made these Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies last Spring and am just getting to posting them! So easy, soft, and perfect all Summer long. Once you start making cake mix cookies, you never go back! A lot of you enjoyed my Very Vanilla…

How to Care for New & Used Cast Iron Pans

Cast iron cookware can be an expensive investment in the beginning, but with proper care can last a lifetime while being passed on to others for years. Learning How to Care for New & Used Cast Iron Pans will keep your investment in good shape for years and years to come! Why cook…

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…

Very Vanilla Easter Cake Mix Cookies

Have you ever tried making cookies with cake mix? It is so easy, fun, and customizable. These Very Vanilla Easter Cake Mix Cookies are perfect for Spring! Change out the pastel colors for any M & M’s all year long, too! I have only made cookies with cake mix a few times and…

Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ready for a super easy soup recipe to throw in your slow cooker? This Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup comes together easily with just a few ingredients for a tasty warming soup. Perfect for Cinco De Mayo and anytime of the year! I really only like to use the slow cooker for…

Irish Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

I absolutely love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and found some Bailey’s flavored chocolate chips at the store. So my next Irish inspired post for the month of March are these Irish Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft, chewy, and loaded with oats and Irish Liquor flavor. These Bailey’s Irish Cream Chocolate Chips are non-alcoholic,…

Traditional Irish Beef Stew

Well it is officially March and I love sharing some Irish inspired recipes to help celebrate my heritage. This Traditional Irish Beef Stew will be the perfect addition to any of your St. Patty’s celebrations. This hearty stew is loaded with flavor from Irish stout, vegetables, and then served over mashed potatoes! I…

Simple Irish Oatmeal Muffins

It is almost March and I love exploring new recipes to help celebrate my Irish heritage. These Simple Irish Oatmeal Muffins turned out so good I knew I had to share them with you! Just slightly sweet for a quick grab and go breakfast but simple enough to be a side to go…