It's December and that means we are getting the house decorated and ready for the Christmas holidays! It also means Christmas baking and here's a recipe that is on our list every single year. This simple Gingerbread Men cookie recipe is bound to be a hit. If you have never made Gingerbread men (or Gingerbread boys, as we call them) it is so much fun! Not only to bake, … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken – Recipe
Graham's getting creative in his kitchen again, this time coming up with another great chicken dinner. If you like lemon you will love this - the flavour adds a fantastic zing! Here's his Mediterranean Lemon Chicken recipe. We really enjoy using our homegrown chickens for this recipe. The taste is fantastic and we like knowing what goes into our food. We also change up the type of our … [Read more...]
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
This Easy Apple Crisp Recipe is perfect for a Fall or Winter afternoon! Serve it with a cup of hot coffee or with ice cream on top as a delicious dessert. Easy Apple Crisp Recipe Here's a delicious treat for a cool afternoon - this plate of apple crisp will warm you right up. Doesn't this look tasty? It's perfect for a mid-afternoon snack with a cup of tea. And when it's cold outside … [Read more...]
Making and Canning Salsa
Making and canning Salsa is pretty much a yearly event here. After all, who doesn't love homemade Salsa? We often have a pre dinner snack of salsa and tortilla chips, usually with a cold mug of home brewed beer. Here is the Ultimate Salsa recipe for you to try. Make a small batch to eat fresh or make a large enough batch to can some up to enjoy come Winter. The canning instructions … [Read more...]
How to Make Easy No Cook Strawberry Jam (Freezer Jam)
In the very busy days of early summer, I always end up taking whatever shortcuts I can to get things done and in the pantry or freezer. I need to make some jam this year, because we finally finished off our last jar. Here's a great recipe for some easy no cook Strawberry Jam. Since we often have lots of strawberries and not much time to process them, I will spend a couple … [Read more...]
Pickled Asparagus – Recipe
Great for serving on an appetizer plate or in a Caesar or Bloody Mary as a garnish, Pickled Asparagus is a real treat. Here's a quick way to get a few jars put away in the back of the fridge. These are zingy, snappy and crunchy awesome! How to Make Pickled Asparagus Note: 1 pound of Asparagus makes 1 pint jar (with asparagus left over!) Harvest 1 … [Read more...]
Easy Japanese Chicken Recipe
This easy Japanese chicken recipe is an easy and delicious meal that packs a lot of nutrients and will satisfy any cravings for Japanese flavors. Why You'll Love Easy Japanese Chicken One of our favourite special dinners is when we make this Japanese Chicken recipe. It's zingy and just dang delicious. If I have a lot of chicken pieces, I just double the sauce recipe. The secret with … [Read more...]
Raspberry Vinegar with Honey
This Raspberry Vinegar with Honey is a sweet and tangy mixture that's a refreshing and delicious way to use raspberries. Make it into salad dressing or drizzle it on anything that needs a punch of fruity flavor! Thanks so much to Annie for allowing me to do a guest post on her blog! I'm happy to be here and share the good things in life with her readers! Why You'll Love … [Read more...]
How to Make Pickled Eggs – Easy Recipe
Here's how to make Pickled Eggs - just store them in the fridge. Pickled Eggs Recipe Backstory I love our backyard chickens! They add so much to a homestead and they don't cost a lot to keep. Our chickens help us in lots of ways - we love keeping our chickens busy. And they love to work, fluffing up compost piles and eating weed seeds. Chickens often stop or slow down the egg … [Read more...]