I use a lot of lemons, but I don’t always have them handy. When the mood strikes at 8 Pm to whip up a batch of lemon cookies and not a fresh lemon to be found in the house, in steps lemon juice powder. The powder is a shelf-stable product and should be in every...
Simple Mom's Meatloaf Recipe
Mom’s Meatloaf recipe is easy, flavorful, and the ultimate comfort food. No formal recipe needed for this comfort food classic. There are so many recipes that it’s truly overwhelming. Go ahead, google the best easy meatloaf and you will get hundreds if not thousands of recipes, then come back and try the simple instructions below....
Tips for Shopping the Farmers Market
It's July and the farmer's markets are in full force with ripe strawberries, heirloom tomatoes, and juicy peaches. Since I live in Southern California, the Markets are mostly year-round here, but summer is special! When I first started shopping at the Farmers Market, I was overwhelmed by all the beautiful seasonal fruits and veggies to...
Easy No Bake Strawberry Peach Pudding Pie
Follow my blog with Bloglovin This is a creamy and delightful easy no-bake peach pudding pie recipe made with a classic graham cracker crust. In the summer I'm a big fan of quick and easy puddings. Simple Ingredients Frozen or Fresh Peaches - Personal preference here, if peaches are in season nothing beats a fresh...
Chocolate Chip Shortcake Recipe
Another delicious grandma recipe baked in a small cast-iron skillet. A tasty flaky shortcake recipe that is so simple to make you won't even need to refer to the recipe after you've made it a couple of times. Recipe makes eight small slices to enjoy with ice cream, sliced berries, or all by itself. One...
The Easiest Vanilla Cookies Recipe Ever
Vanilla Cookies with a moist cake like center are ready in under thirty minutes from bowl to oven to tummy! No mixer needed for this cookie batter. The perfect cookie recipe for two. Ingredients Butter - I typically use salted butter, but if you prefer using unsalted butter then add a bit of salt to...
Growing a Potager or Kitchen Garden on Your Balcony
Growing a Potager (a French term for a small kitchen garden ) on your balcony is an excellent start to becoming a little more self-sufficient and contribute to your food security. During WWII just about everyone had a little Victory garden. A balcony kitchen garden or Potager can be fun and easy as well...
Recipe for Penne Arrabbiata
My recipe for Penne Arrabbiata is easy to make and has just a few simple ingredients. I learned how to make this sauce while living and working in Italy at a small Spaghetteria. It quickly became my favorite and I must have eaten this two or three times a week! In Italian Arrabbiata literally means...
Chicken, Sausage and White Bean Stew Recipe for Two
Easy Chicken, Sausage and White Bean Stew make a wonderful easy comfort food meal. For making this recipe I highly recommend the 3.5-quart Essential Dutch Oven, it has a slightly rounded shape on the bottom, making it perfect for soups and stew. The size is great for cooking for two people. If you only have...