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Antipasto Salad Skewers

September 19, 2014

These Antipasto Salad Skewers are a fun way to serve this loaded Italian salad made with cheese, meat, olives, peppers, tortellini, and lettuce!   A few weeks ago while going through my Instagram feed, I stumbled upon a photo posted by Danielle of Sometimes Sweet featuring a delicious looking plate of antipasto skewers.  I decided to recreate her “salad on a stick” for a weekend family barbecue.  They were a hit even before they were served! Who doesn’t love food…

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A Story of Kindness…and Homemade Pickles

July 21, 2014

Let me tell you a story about a Saturday morning.  A story of kindness and generosity, of small gestures and big smiles, of neighbors and friendship.  It began with some over-the-fence chit-chat with my neighbor the other day.  We were comparing gardens and sharing stories of vegetable growth when I was asked if I wanted to take some cucumbers off of their hands.  So over the fence I was handed two cucumbers.  I was told they were the pickling variety,…

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Eggs with Avocado and Goat Cheese on Top of Alfalfa Sprouts

July 7, 2014

Now that the alfalfa sprouts are grown, it’s time to enjoy them.  I love eggs for breakfast. They’re easy to make first thing in the morning, a good source of protein and such a versatile food that can be paired with so many different flavors.  I love them cooked over easy, usually with something on the side for dipping.  My sprouts took the main stage the morning after they were fully grown adding a delightful texture to a breakfast favorite.…

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Farmer’s Market Tomato Bread Salad

July 2, 2014

This panzanella inspired Farmer’s Market Tomato Bread Salad is a refreshing summer side made with day-old bread, tomatoes, fresh summer veggies and herbs, and a tomato, balsamic, and olive oil dressing.  This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Sunday afternoon, my family got together to celebrate my sister’s birthday. I never show up anywhere empty-handed, so I shared jars of homemade mixed berry jam that I made earlier in…

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Fresh Strawberry Vanilla Jam

June 25, 2014

Turn those fresh spring strawberries into Fresh Strawberry Vanilla Jam with this easy and delicious recipe!  This strawberry vanilla jam can top everything from your morning waffles to ice cream sundaes!  This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Knowing that our raspberry and blackberry bushes would soon be bursting with fruit, I decided to take a jam making class at Savory Spice Shop last week hosted by Jenny from…

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How to Make Your Own Mozzarella

June 16, 2014
make your own mozzarella

Cheesemaking is easier than you think! With this simple tutorial, you can make your own creamy and delicious mozzarella cheese! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Once you make your own cheese, you’ll have a hard time going back to store bought fresh mozzarella! For the price of a ball of fresh mozzarella, you can buy a gallon of whole milk and make the cheese on your own…

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