If you are looking for an easy vegan vegetable dip recipe you are going to want to make this simple roasted red pepper and walnut dip known as Muhammara. This will be your favorite dip to serve along side of crisp vegetables, crunchy savory pita chips or warm flat bread. This easy pepper dip recipe […]
The Complete Guide To Hersheypark
Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania is home to roller coasters, The Boardwalk and Zoo America. Family friendly fun for everyone when you experience Hersheypark Happy in the park, enjoy chocolate treats to take in a concert at Hersheypark stadium. This is your complete guide to Hersheypark, Hershey hotels and concerts at Hershey. The Complete Guide To […]
Chipped Beef On Toast Recipe
This is the best chipped beef on toast recipe for when you want a quick and hearty breakfast. The simple white sauce combined with the fried chipped beef, all poured over thick toasted bread, will bring comfort food to any breakfast table. If you have an extra packet of dried chipped beef, you are going […]
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
One of the comfort foods of my youth are stuffed cabbage rolls, also called Halupki. This is my family’s cabbage roll recipe and you will be surprised how easy they are to make. This is the ultimate comfort food from the old country. My Ukrainian grandmother would stuff steamed cabbage leaves with a mixture of […]
Dorito Chicken Casserole
Dorito chicken casserole is a weeknight casserole that my family loved. This is a cheesy chicken dish that has the crunch of Doritos and the spice of rotel tomatoes. All our favorite flavors together in one dish. If you love chicken dinner recipes as much as my family does, you are going to want to […]
Chipped Beef Dip Recipe
Chipped beef dip is one of our favorite hot dips to serve for for game day, as an appetizer or to take to a potluck. Warm chipped beef dip is a classic appetizer that everyone loves. If you love an appetizer dip as much as I do you are going to want to make my […]
Scotcheroos Recipe
One of my favorite no-bake treats is this scotcheroos recipe. Ready in less than 30 minutes they are addictively delicious and a definite crowd pleaser. Perfect for freezing and cookie exchanges. Another classic cookie to make for the holiday or a cookie exchange would be the peanut butter blossom cookie. Got to love the peanut butter […]
Do you REALLY need a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional?
I always thought planning for my family’s financial future would be something I would be working on years from now but I have learned that a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional can help me get a plan in place to ensure my family has a path to financial security–no matter what stage of life we are […]
Top Sous Vide Desserts
Sous vide is the cooking method meaning that is prefect for precision cooking of meats but did you know that you can also sous vide desserts? Sous vide is perfect for dairy desserts, poaching fruits and even ice cream. If you are new to sous vide cooking, be sure to check out the classic sous […]
Sous Vide Turtle Cheesecake
A delicious variation of sous vide cheesecake is this easy recipe for turtle cheesecake.The sous vide technique ensures that you will never have a dry or cracked cheesecake again! These cheesecakes in jars are perfect for portion control or for a dessert bar at a reception or your next holiday party. After you make these […]
Sous Vide Grasshopper Cheesecake In Jars
A delicious variation of sous vide cheesecake is this easy recipe for grasshopper cheesecake. These cheesecakes in jars are perfect for portion control or for a dessert bar at a reception or your next holiday party. The sous vide technique ensures that you will never have a dry or cracked cheesecake again! If you love […]
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe
This is a recipe for grilled buffalo chicken pizza using a store bought ball of pizza dough. This pizza grilling technique can be applied to any grilled pizza recipe. Grilling pizza is easier than you think! If you love the flavors of buffalo chicken you will want to make my Buffalo Chicken Dip Egg Rolls, and […]
9 Crock Pot Recipes To Make Your Beach Vacation Easier
A simple list of easy meals to make on vacation. When you are thinking about beach vacation meal planning these crock pot meals will help make your time in the kitchen short when you are trying to put together vacation meals on a budget. Easy Vacation Meals You want to eat delicious food but don’t […]
All The Reasons I Love A Hersheypark Season Pass
Hersheypark has season passes available but is a Hersheypark Season Pass worth the money? What does a Hersheypark Season Pass get you? Here is your ultimate guide to everything you need to know about the 2019 Hersheypark Season pass. I was going to title this post ‘My Hersheypark Season Pass is Better Than Your Pool […]
How To Peel Garlic
An Easy Way to Peel Garlic
Here is a short lesson on how to peel garlic with little hassle.
Sous Vide Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Sous Vide peanut butter cheesecake in jars features a pretzel crust and a chocolate ganache with crushed pretzel garnish. This is one of my favorite sous vide cheesecake recipes because peanut butter, pretzels and chocolate just belong in the same jar together! If you are looking for individual portioned desserts this peanut butter cheesecake will […]
Beanless Chili Recipe
If you love chili but don’t love beans, this easy beanless chili recipe is for you! Full of protein and all the flavors of a traditional chili this easy chili recipe will sure to become a family favorite. If you are looking for a chili that does have bean in it I have a super […]
Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
What do you do when you want Trader Joe’s everything but the bagel seasoning but don’t have a Trader Joe’s in your area? You make this recipe for homemade everything but the bagel seasoning! You will be putting everything but the bagel seasoning on everything. Copycat Trader Joes Everything But The Bagel Seasoning There is nothing like […]
Two ways of cooking Bolognese
My family loves a meaty tomato sauce. This is my favorite bolognese sauce recipe and it comes out delicious every time. The slow cooker instructions will keep this easy bolognese recipe from heating up your kitchen and the sous vide bolognese sauce instructions will give you tender, delicious meat in the sauce. I love to […]
All The Sweet Events at Chocolate Covered February In Hershey Pa
Hershey Entertainment has declared that entire month of February to be Chocolate Covered February. It is as delicious as it sounds! Each of the Hershey Resort properties has chocolate covered events, menus and surprises throughout the month of February. Here is the complete breakdown. Chocolate Covered February Events at Hershey’s Chocolate World Chocolate-Covered Journey […]
Snow Day Margarita
When the snow if falling and you are stuck inside it is time to shake up a few snow day margaritas! Nature is gifting you with the frozen part of the frozen margarita so scoop up the fluffy white stuff and make this simple blizzard margarita. If you are looking for other margarita recipes I […]
Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4 is the film I thought would never get made. Toy Story 3 destroyed me emotionally so I am not real sure what I have left to give but I am sure the story tellers at Pixar will dig deep into the depths of my emotional baggage and make me feel all the […]
Internet Safety For Kids. Tips And Resources Straight From Google
We live in the digital age and kids these days will never know a day when they didn’t have access to the internet. I want to talk about internet safety for kids. Often parents turn a blind eye to their child’s internet usage or don’t feel equipped to teach internet safety to their kids. Here […]
Restaurant Fried Green Beans Recipe
One of our favorite restaurant appetizers is fried green beans. Nothing is more satisfying than dipping crunchy coated fried green beans in a wasabi spiked ranch dressing to start off a great meal. This is my homemade fried green beans recipe that is sure to make you feel like you are eating at your favorite […]
Sous Vide Potatoes with Rosemary
Sous vide cooking is more than just steaks. Sous vide potatoes are the perfect side dish to your favorite entree. These potatoes are infused with flavor, creamy on the inside and crisp on the outside. You may never roast a potato again! This would be the perfect side dish for stuffed flank steak, a sous […]
Sous Vide Homemade Limoncello Recipe
Homemade limoncello can take weeks to fully develop the flavors of the Meyer lemons. This easy recipe for sous vide limoncello will give you a delicious liquor in less time. If you love this lemon recipe you are going to want to make my recipe for sous vide lemon curd or lemon peppermint stick. Sous Vide […]
Sous Vide Egg Bites In Jars
These homemade sous vide egg bites are similar to the Starbucks sous vide bites. Made in mason jars, these breakfast bites are easily transportable for a protein packed breakfast on the go. Make egg bites as part of your weekly meal prep. New to sous vide? I explain in simple terms everything I know about sous […]
Everything I know about Sous Vide cooking
Sous vide cooking is growing in popularity and there are so many questions about what it means to cook using sous vide. Here are your questions answered about sous vide. What is Sous Vide? Sous Vide is French for ‘under vacum’. Sous Vide cooking is the water batch cooking method that was developed in Europe […]
What To Expect When Your Man Gets A Vasectomy: Advice From A Wife
I am the wife of a man who had a vasectomy. This is my vasectomy advise, from the vantage of a wife. I will share with you what I know, how it goes down and how to support your man as he gets the big snip. I am not a medical expert, medical advisor and […]
Spicy Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe
This is the easiest pickled banana peppers recipe. These are the best pickled banana peppers because they are crips, spicy and ready in hours instead of days. Canning crisp banana peppers has never been this quick or this delicious! I use the sous vide method of cooking to quickly pickle banana peppers. The lower temperature […]
Sous Vide Bacon
Sous vide bacon is cooked overnight and up to 24 hours and will give you the best bacon you have ever eaten. Cooking bacon with the sous vide method will allow the bacon maintain all the flavor, meatiness and juiciness that we love in bacon. New to sous vide? I explain in simple terms everything I […]
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch out for home release
I grew up with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch during the holiday season on television but now Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch 2018 edition is able to be watched year round the home release of the film. Keep reading as I share with you all I know about the home release of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. When will Dr. Seuss’ […]
Yogurt Breakfast Bowls
Yogurt breakfast bowls are a delicious way to get a protein-rich, rich, creamy and delicious start to your day or even an after school snack. Try 5 of my favorite yogurt breakfast bowls that are out of the ordinary. The yogurt I am using in these yogurt breakfast bowls is a Greek yogurt from FAGE […]
Buy Finding Dory on DVD or Blu-Ray for The Extras Alone
When is Finding Dory Coming to Bluray? Finding Dory swam back into our hearts on June 17 of this year but as of today, November 15 you can own a copy of this beautiful story for yourself. The Digital HD and the Disney Movies Anywhere copies were released on October 25 but TODAY the Blue-Ray […]
Simple Sweet and Savory Bar Snack Recipes To Make At Home
Bar snacks are the simple sweet or savory snacks that are enjoyed while having a cocktail or drink at the bar. I put together a list of recipes that you can make at home to serve to your guests or just to have to enjoy on a night in. Truthfully, I could make a meal out […]
Sous Vide Boneless Pork Chops With Rosemary Cream Sauce
Sous vide boneless pork chops are juicy perfection from edge to edge. Adjust the the water temperature to achieve your favorite doneness on your boneless pork chops. If you love this recipe you are going to want to try cucumber infused gin and homemade clotted cream both are easy sous vide recipes! Sous Vide Boneless Pork […]
Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Philly cheesesteak egg rolls have all your favorite flavors of a Philly cheesesteak rolled in an egg roll wrapper. Baked in an air-fryer these cheesesteak egg rolls will be a favorite for an appetizer or as a football food. Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls I love Philly Cheesesteaks and I love egg rolls. Why not combine […]
Sous Vide Pickled Onions
Making sous vide pickled onions is faster than making a refrigerator pickled onions. Precision temperature in a short amount of time will produce a crisp, flavorful pickled onion. These would be delicious added to a cheese board as a compliment or as a topping for a black bean burger. Don’t underestimate the deliciousness of pickled onions when […]
Deep Dish Quiche with Bacon and Caramelized Onions
This recipe for deep dish quiche is a bacon and caramelized onion quiche but feel free to add cheese, sautéed veggies, sautéed mushrooms or whatever you like! The choices are endless. If you are looking for other breakfast or brunch recipes I would suggest Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Egg Cups, Refrigerator Apple Raisin Bran Muffins and don’t forget […]
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
This recipe for Mexican shrimp cocktail shooters is a guaranteed run away hit of an appetizer. Perfectly cooked sous vide shrimp married with crisp cucumber, juicy mango, bright cilantro, tangy fresh lime juice, sweet corn and the connivence of store bought cocktail sauce. Tossing back a few of these shooters is a delicious way to […]
Disney Pin Trading. Building Memories By Trading Pins in Disney Parks
Trading Disney Pins is one of our favorite activities to do with the kids in Disney Parks. We build memories with each pin trade and it is remarkable what they kids will remember as we go through our Disney pin collection. Here are my tips for Disney pin trading in Disney parks. Be sure to […]
Tempura Deep Fried Dill Pickles Recipe
Crunchy, zesty deep fried dill pickles recipe can easily be made at home. The tempura is light and crispy, just like at the restaurant. Perfect for game day, as an appetizer or for snack time. If you love this fried pickles recipe you are going to want to make Tex Mex egg rolls, Thanksgiving turkey egg rolls […]
Walt Disney Studios 2019 Movies
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures releases their slate of 2019 movies. The line up includes 3 live action films, two Marvel releases, the fourth installment of a beloved classic, a book come to life about an underground fairy civilization, we are going to continue in a galaxy far far away and we might get frozen […]
Cast Iron Grilled Pizza Dip Recipe
This is my favorite pizza dip recipe. Made in a cast iron pan and heated on the grill this easy recipe for pizza dip is a family favorite for picnics, camping or family gatherings. Add pepperonis to make a pepperoni pizza dip or add grilled vegetables to make a veggie pizza dip. While you have […]
How To Freeze Corn
Follow these easy instructions for freezing corn. By learning how to freeze fresh corn you can enjoy summer sweet corn all year long. Freezing sweet corn is one of our August family traditions. You can use your freezer corn in any of my corn recipes. Mexican corn dip, crockpot Mexican corn soup, black bean salsa recipe, Chipotle Copycat Roasted […]
All The Reasons We Love Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
Last week my parents treated the whole family to several days in upstate New York at Rocking Horse Ranch. This all include resort has something for everyone, horse lover or not. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I pulled onto the grounds but once we got settled into our room the fun began and […]
Sous Vide Mascarpone Cheese
It is easy to make homemade mascarpone cheese with just two ingredients and these easy instructions. With the precision of sous vide you can have perfect homemade mascarpone cheese in a few hours. Be sure to try homemade clotted cream and cheesecake in mini mason jars both are dairy sous vide recipes. New to sous vide? I […]
How To Freeze Summer Ripe Peaches
There is nothing I love more than a fresh, ripe, rosy peach. The juice running down your arm as your teeth sink into the sweet flesh as you lean over the sink to catch the juice. Who wouldn’t want to preserve this yummy summer treat all winter? Here is how to freeze peaches. How To […]
Pimento Cheese, Roasted Corn Spread
Pimento Cheese Spread with roasted corn recipe will be a summer favorite. The smoky grilled corn still pops a crunchy sweetness in your mouth in this creamy, cheesy spread. Everyone will be asking for your Pimento Cheese Spread recipe! Pimento Cheese Spread with Roasted Corn One of my family’s favorite fresh vegetable is corn on […]
No Knead Crusty Four Ingredient Bread Recipe
The no knead crusty bread recipe is very forgiving and will make any novice baker look like they have been slaving over a wood burning oven for hours. The crust on this bread is AMAZING! It gives way to soft pillowy bread on the inside. #bread #homemadebread #crustybread I have some delicious homemade soups to […]