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a small grey dish filled with dehydrated thyme on a white board.

How to Dry Thyme

Learn how to dry thyme in a food dehydrator, via air drying, in the microwave, or in the oven. Drying thyme is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

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Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Nothing new or exciting happened this week, so let’s chat about some life updates on things we’ve already discussed. Let’s gooooo!

a white bowl of dried lime slices on a marble board with whole and halved limes.

Drying Limes

Learn all about drying limes in a food dehydrator or in an oven. Dehydrating lime is a simple project for adults and kids and makes amazing additions to sweet and savory dishes. As an Amazon Associate,...

a white bowl with air fried curly fries with 2 bowls of dipping sauce.

Curly Fries in the Air Fryer

These frozen Curly Fries in the Air Fryer are so deliciously crispy. Baked, not fried, this easy air fryer side dish is simple to make and cooks in only 15 minutes. As an Amazon Associate, I...

frozen basil leaves on a gold baking sheet lined with parchment.

Freezing Basil

Learn all the tips and tricks for how to freeze basil to build a freezer stash of this incredible herb. Freezing basil is a great way to preserve it without needing to know any special kitchen...

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Scattered Sundays

This was officially the week where we threw in the towel and decided that electronics were going to raise the kids. It’s fine. They’ll survive and we were in auto-pilot and survival mode as...

a close up of an air fryer turkey burger with lettuce, cheese, and onion and another turkey burger behind it without a top bun.

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Make the best Air Fryer Turkey Burgers with this easy and delicious recipe! A flavorful homemade burger seasoning makes super juicy and fast turkey burgers without even using the grill. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

dry burger rub seasoning in a bowl.

Best Seasoning For Burgers

This is the Best Seasoning for Burgers and it’s made with common pantry staples. Save money and make your own delicious burger dry rub at home. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases....

a small glass dish of homemade garlic powder on a small wooden cutting board.

How to Make Garlic Powder

Learn to make your own garlic powder to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Homemade garlic powder is an incredible zero-waste addition to your spice cabinet. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Homemade garlic...

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Scattered Sundays

I had quite the adventure earlier this week. Frankly, it was the kind of thing that a true crime fan is constantly waiting for their whole lives to happen.

4 sour cream pancakes stacked on a grey plate with a small pat of butter.

Sour Cream Pancakes

An easy from-scratch recipe for the fluffiest and softest Sour Cream Pancakes ever. If you’re looking for a classic diner pancake recipe, this is it! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you are...