Candied Red Hot Cinnamon Pickles Cucumbers are the one vegetable in my garden that seem to yield well year after year. I’m not complaining. They are great to eat fresh, in this Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad, and pickles. Lots and lots of pickles. One of our favorites to can is this recipe for Candied…
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The Best Cookbooks for Gifts
The Best Cookbooks for Gifts Last month I put together a post on some of my favorite books to read. You all loved looking through the list. Many of you reached out to me, discussing books that we have both enjoyed and looking for more information on other reads that you were intrigued about. So…
Best Books to Read for Women
Best Books to Read for Women I have always loved books. My parents made it a point to read me bedtime stories from a very early age and that passion has continued to today. What started with Berenstein Bears, moved into Laura Ingalls Wilder, Harry Potter, and Jane Austen. My taste in books is always…
St Patrick’s Day Party In Chicago
St Patrick’s Day Party In Chicago Next week is St. Patrick’s Day. Now, I have a bit more German heritage than Irish, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying March 17th and all its festivities. In 2017, before the start of this blog, my friend Rachel and I celebrated with a St Patrick’s Day Party…
Best Recipe Ideas for Lent
Best Recipe Ideas for Lent It is that time of year again. Lent is here. For most Christians that means they give up something “tempting” between Ash Wednesday and Easter. For Catholics, that also usually means abstaining from meat on Fridays of Lent. To help with your meal planning over the next 40 days here…
Christmas Nativity Scene Display
Christmas Nativity Scene Display Christmas is here! Some have had the presents bought, wrapped, and placed under the tree for weeks. Others are still waiting on that final package to be delivered. Some of you have had your decorations up since before Thanksgiving. Others are maybe just getting things finished up this week. As much…