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Vanilla-Rhubarb Jam

Vanilla-Rhubarb Jam

Never did I imagine I would enjoy canning so much!  It may be hot and take a chunk out of each of my weekends, but it is so worth the time and effort!  I've been making jam almost every chance I get and since last week brought another rhubarb harvest, I got to make this delicious recipe last weekend.  The only change…
July 24, 2012
Apricot Bounty

Apricot Bounty

What a difference a week makes, ha?  It amazes me how quickly fruit grows when left to its own devices!Last weekend, after harvesting small amounts of apricots for over a week, I finally had enough to make my very first apricot jam!  While I was at it, I made a few jars of Honey Apricots as well (both recipes were…
July 4, 2012
Weekend Waffles

Weekend Waffles

Most weekend mornings around here involve eggs (in some form) for breakfast.  Omelettes, quiches, fried or scrambled eggs...Protein packed and abundant around here, eggs are generally the best breakfast for us.From time to time though, we get fancy and make pancakes or waffles.  Tool Lady gave me a waffle iron a few years ago and it has been the greatest…
July 1, 2012
Honey Lemon Apple Jam

Honey Lemon Apple Jam

With our warm spring and zero late frosts, our fruit trees are doing wonderfully this year!  Despite the cherry fiasco, we are anticipating a hefty harvest of apples, apricots and pears this summer and fall...well, as hefty as one might expect from a couple of young trees ;-)We noticed a little while ago that our apples were looking a little…
June 24, 2012
Peanut Butter & Honey Popcorn

Peanut Butter & Honey Popcorn

It is as delicious as it looks and sounds and is super easy!  Scoop some honey and some peanut butter (there is no measuring, just do it) into a pot and heat over a low flame on the stove for a few minutes while your popcorn pops (we love our air popper). Then, simply drizzle your warm peanut butter and…
June 19, 2012
Mini Quiche Experiment

Mini Quiche Experiment

While we're still trying to plan ahead in order to eat healthier during our busy summer days I got the idea to adapt our regular quiche into mini quiches from Snacking in the Kitchen that I found on Pinterest a few weeks ago.  I figured I could make a bunch of different mini quiches and freeze them for quick breakfasts. So, I…
May 31, 2012